D
Needs Improvement
38/100

Saginaw Preparatory Academy

📚 Pre-K – 08 🏫 School Charter School
📍 5173 LODGE ST, Saginaw, MI 48601
Overall
D
38/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
D
3.8 grade levels below the U.S. average · 5th percentile in Michigan
Resources
B+
Class size, funding, school size and type

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

38
Repit Score
out of 100
328
Students
enrolled
17.1:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$15K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)75%5/1003.8 grade levels below the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)25%79/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 97% 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 −5 points worse 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 proficiency12% (−34 pts vs. state avg 46%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency3% (−34 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
Black12%3%reading -11 pts, math -11 pts6th percentile (list)
Low-income12%3%reading -21 pts, math -20 pts4th 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 5173 LODGE ST
City Saginaw
ZIP Code 48601
District 2600161
NCES School ID 260016100986
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 48601

Understanding the community around Saginaw Preparatory Academy helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $36,845
Per Capita Income $20,956
Poverty Rate 24.5%
Households Earning $100K+ 9.6%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 8.6%
High School or Higher 84.0%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $52,200
Median Rent $824
Owner-Occupied 64.7%
Renter-Occupied 35.3%
View full data for ZIP 48601 →

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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Saginaw Preparatory Academy.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 47.0%
Female 53.1%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

Black 84.8%
Hispanic/Latino 10.4%
Two or More Races 3.1%
White 1.8%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 328
Teachers (FTE) 19.2
Student:Teacher Ratio 17.1:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Saginaw Preparatory Academy?
Saginaw Preparatory Academy has a Repit School Score of 38 out of 100, earning a grade of D. 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 Saginaw Preparatory Academy?
Saginaw Preparatory Academy has 328 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 17.1:1.
What grades does Saginaw Preparatory Academy serve?
Saginaw Preparatory Academy serves grades Pre-K – 08 and is classified as a School. This is a charter school.
How much funding does Saginaw Preparatory Academy receive per student?
Saginaw Preparatory Academy receives $14,592 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is around the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Saginaw Preparatory Academy in 48601 ▼
Avg Home Value
$59,363
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,124
1-Year Change
+7.4%
% Renters
35.3%

Other Schools in 48601

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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