Serving 303 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Handley School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65-69% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80-84% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 303 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 67%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in MI
- Math Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 80-84% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 70-79% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
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Handley School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Diversity
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Handley School's student population of 303 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
303 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
Students by Grade
Handley School ranks within the top 5% of all 3,069 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Handley School is 0.74, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.55. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#60 out of 3069 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-79%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
16%
3%
Hispanic
10%
9%
Black
35%
18%
White
33%
64%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
42%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
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Handley School is ranked #60 out of 3,069 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Michigan.
What schools are Handley School often compared to?
Handley Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Hemmeter Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
65-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% MI state average), while 80-84% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
How many students attend Handley School?
303 students attend Handley School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
35% of Handley School students are Black, 33% of students are White, 16% of students are Asian, 10% of students are Hispanic, and 6% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Handley School?
Handley School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Handley School offer ?
Handley School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Handley School part of?
Handley School is part of Saginaw School District Of The City Of.
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