Serving 57 students in grades 7-12, Saginaw County Transition Academy ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was <50% (which was higher than the Michigan state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was <50% (which was lower than the Michigan state average of 65%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 was higher than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 88% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Total Students
57 students
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)<50%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)<50%
65%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
23%
9%
Black
60%
18%
White
12%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(12-13)<50%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch
95%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (08-09)
1%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Saginaw County Transition Academy School District
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% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% MI state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 65% MI state average).
What is the graduation rate of Saginaw County Transition Academy?
The graduation rate of Saginaw County Transition Academy is 50%, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 84%.
How many students attend Saginaw County Transition Academy?
57 students attend Saginaw County Transition Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of Saginaw County Transition Academy students are Black, 23% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are White, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Saginaw County Transition Academy?
Saginaw County Transition Academy has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Saginaw County Transition Academy offer ?
Saginaw County Transition Academy offers enrollment in grades 7-12
What school district is Saginaw County Transition Academy part of?
Saginaw County Transition Academy is part of Saginaw County Transition Academy School District.
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