West Saginaw County Special Ed Area serves 164 students in grades Kindergarten-12.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 50-59% (which was lower than the Michigan state average of 80%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 70-79% (which was lower than the Michigan state average of 80%).
Minority enrollment was 10% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which was lower than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
164 students
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)50-59%
80%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)70-79%
80%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
4%
Hispanic
4%
9%
Black
5%
18%
White
90%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
31%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 80% MI state average), while 70-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 80% MI state average).
How many students attend West Saginaw County Special Ed Area?
164 students attend West Saginaw County Special Ed Area.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of West Saginaw County Special Ed Area students are White, 5% of students are Black, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What grades does West Saginaw County Special Ed Area offer ?
West Saginaw County Special Ed Area offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is West Saginaw County Special Ed Area part of?
West Saginaw County Special Ed Area is part of Saginaw Independent School District.
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