A+
Excellent
98/100

Handley School

📚 Pre-K – 05 🏫 Elementary
📍 1300 PASSOLT ST, Saginaw, MI 48602
Overall
A+
98/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
A+
2.2 grade levels above the U.S. average · 98th percentile in Michigan
Growth
A
Students gain 1.21 grade levels a year (U.S. average 1.0) · 86th percentile
Resources
A
Class size, funding, school size and type

📈 Top 15% in Michigan for growth · 📚 Top 15% in Michigan for achievement

Each score is graded separately against Michigan schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

98
Repit Score
out of 100
320
Students
enrolled
17.3:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$19K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)40%98/1002.2 grade levels above the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
📈 Growth (how fast students learn)45%86/100Students gain 1.21 grade levels per school year in 2022–25 (national average ≈ 1.0) and gained 1.30 in 2009–19; 84th percentile in Michigan (recent period weighted 70%)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)15%87/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 43% students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. Compared with Michigan schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are +37 points better than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in Michigan. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency98% (+52 pts vs. state avg 46%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency92% (+56 pts vs. state avg 36%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the Michigan state test (2018–19), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
White98%92%reading +42 pts, math +41 pts100th percentile (list)
Black85%85%reading +60 pts, math +66 pts100th percentile (list)
Asian95%95%reading +20 pts, math +15 pts98th percentile (list)
Low-income92%82%reading +56 pts, math +51 pts100th percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 1300 PASSOLT ST
City Saginaw
ZIP Code 48602
District 2630390
NCES School ID 263039006662
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 48602

Understanding the community around Handley School helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $44,939
Per Capita Income $23,218
Poverty Rate 22.5%
Households Earning $100K+ 12.2%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 15.9%
High School or Higher 83.9%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $64,600
Median Rent $866
Owner-Occupied 60.0%
Renter-Occupied 40.0%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Handley School.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 46.6%
Female 53.4%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

White 34.7%
Black 32.5%
Asian 15.6%
Hispanic/Latino 8.8%
Two or More Races 8.1%
American Indian 0.3%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 320
Teachers (FTE) 18.5
Student:Teacher Ratio 17.3:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Handley School?
Handley School has a Repit School Score of 98 out of 100, earning a grade of A+. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Handley School?
Handley School has 320 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 17.3:1.
What grades does Handley School serve?
Handley School serves grades Pre-K – 05 and is classified as a Elementary. This is a public school.
How much funding does Handley School receive per student?
Handley School receives $19,488 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Handley School in 48602 ▼
Avg Home Value
$85,057
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,085
1-Year Change
+10.6%
% Renters
40.0%

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026