Herig School

Summary:

Herig School is an elementary school in Saginaw, Michigan, serving 332 students in grades PK-6. The school is part of the Saginaw School District of the City of, which is ranked 481 out of 610 districts in Michigan and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger. Herig School has consistently ranked in the bottom 10% of Michigan elementary schools over the past decade, with a current ranking of 1379 out of 1486 schools.

Herig School faces significant challenges, including a high-poverty student population, with 96.99% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch. The school has a significantly higher percentage of minority students compared to the state average, with 53.31% African American and 20.18% Hispanic students. Academically, Herig School's performance is significantly below the state and district averages, with only 14.3% of 3rd-grade students and 13% of 6th-grade students proficient or better in English Language Arts, and just 9.3% of 3rd-graders and 6.52% of 6th-graders meeting or exceeding math standards. The school also struggles with high rates of chronic absenteeism, reaching 59% in the 2022-2023 school year.

In comparison, nearby schools like Handley School, a magnet school in the Saginaw Township Community Schools district, had proficiency rates of 75% in 3rd-grade ELA and 76.9% in 3rd-grade math, far exceeding Herig School's performance. While Herig School receives significantly more funding per student ($16,474 in 2022-2023) compared to the state average, this additional funding has not translated into improved academic outcomes, suggesting that simply increasing resources may not be enough to address the school's challenges.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-6

 1905 Houghton Ave
       Saginaw, MI  48602-4941


(989) 399-4350

District: Saginaw School District of the City of

SchoolDigger Rank:
1379th of 1,486 Michigan Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $16,474 Help


Students who attend Herig School usually attend:

Middle:    Thompson Middle School
High:    Arthur Hill High School
    Saginaw Arts and Sciences Academy

Student/teacher ratio:  18.9 Help
Number of students:  332

Racial breakdown:

African American:
53.3%
Hispanic:
20.2%
White:
18.7%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  97% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Herig School ranks worse than 92.8% of elementary schools in Michigan. It also ranks 7th among 9 ranked elementary schools in the Saginaw School District of the City of. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 8.2. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at Herig School is diverse. Racial makeup is: African American (53.3%), Hispanic (20.2%), White (18.7%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 97% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Herig School is 18.9. 8 elementary schools in the Saginaw School District of the City of have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Herig School is $16,474. 5 elementary schools in the Saginaw School District of the City of spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Herig School:

SchoolDigger ranks Herig School 1379th of 1486 Michigan public elementary schools. (See Herig School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Saginaw School District of the City of:

SchoolDigger ranks Saginaw School District of the City of 481st of 610 Michigan school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Herig School

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Rank History for all students at Herig School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 35.99 1235th 1545 20.1%
2007 35.97 1239th 1565 20.8%
2008 31.43 1313th 1577 16.7%
2009 25.68 1370th 1589 13.8%
2010 16.81 1426th 1552 8.1%
2011 9.17 1481st 1552 4.6%
2012 9.48 1490th 1566 4.9%
2013 13.35 1402nd 1563 10.3%
2014 8.04 1449th 1533 5.5%
2015 10.16 1451st 1580 8.2%
2016 11.67 1372nd 1548 11.4%
2017 4.54 1439th 1466 1.8%
2018 13.42 1304th 1448 9.9%
2019 9.09 1295th 1408 8.0%
2023 6.19 1419th 1470 3.5%
2024 8.20 1379th 1486 7.2%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Herig School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 35.28 265th 403 34.2%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Herig School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 19.35 1199th 1397 14.2%
2019 14.43 1027th 1134 9.4%
2023 8.59 1293rd 1350 4.2%
2024 9.21 1309th 1381 5.2%
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Rank History for Female students at Herig School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 10.68 1324th 1443 8.2%
2019 7.63 1127th 1171 3.8%
2023 7.41 1259th 1321 4.7%
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Rank History for Male students at Herig School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 18.13 1208th 1446 16.5%
2019 10.20 1117th 1196 6.6%
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Rank History for African American students at Herig School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 26.76 377th 475 20.6%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Herig School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 22.80 195th 222 12.2%
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Rank History for White students at Herig School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 20.56 1071st 1253 14.5%
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Data source: test scores: Michigan Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Michigan Department of Education

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Reviews:
by a teacher
Sunday, September 22, 2019

Open Quote Very toxic environment continued abuse and harassment not ok do not trust anyone in this school no matter how friendly they may seem set up for failure Close Quote



Enrollment information for Herig School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 329 12 11 37 2 n/a n/a 0 391
1989 331 23 10 37 2 n/a n/a 0 403
1990 368 18 14 51 3 n/a n/a 0 454
1991 370 21 5 65 3 n/a n/a 0 464
1992 374 30 14 68 2 n/a n/a 0 488
1993 359 44 14 84 2 n/a n/a 0 503
1994 287 40 14 86 2 n/a n/a 0 429
1995 254 79 8 86 2 n/a n/a 0 429
1996 254 79 8 86 2 n/a n/a 0 429
1997 239 95 1 88 3 n/a n/a 0 426
1998 208 100 0 96 2 n/a n/a 0 406
1999 225 130 1 113 1 n/a n/a 0 470
2000 172 141 3 72 1 n/a n/a 35 424
2001 144 157 3 75 2 n/a n/a 0 381
2002 111 120 1 88 1 n/a n/a 0 321
2003 111 120 1 88 1 n/a n/a 0 321
2004 103 110 1 101 0 n/a n/a 0 315
2005 117 132 1 101 0 n/a n/a 0 351
2006 103 138 0 87 0 n/a n/a 0 328
2007 104 136 0 78 0 n/a n/a 0 318
2008 101 152 n/a 81 2 n/a n/a 0 336
2009 107 157 1 78 3 n/a n/a 0 346
2010 112 170 1 84 2 n/a n/a 0 369
2011 114 171 0 58 0 0 0 0 343
2012 98 176 0 56 0 0 0 0 330
2013 96 178 0 56 0 1 5 0 336
2014 110 222 0 46 0 2 6 0 386
2015 115 224 1 50 0 2 5 0 397
2016 120 205 0 57 0 4 8 0 394
2017 118 206 0 71 0 5 11 0 411
2018 89 199 0 67 0 2 15 0 372
2019 95 192 0 70 0 2 22 0 381
2020 90 174 0 67 0 3 22 0 356
2021 98 175 0 74 0 2 19 0 368
2022 83 180 0 67 0 0 22 0 352
2023 62 177 0 67 1 2 23 0 332

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Herig School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 391 n/a n/a n/a
1989 403 n/a n/a 35
1990 454 27.0 16.8 30.8
1991 464 n/a n/a n/a
1992 488 n/a n/a 37.1
1993 503 n/a 0.0 38.6
1994 429 19.5 22.0 51
1995 429 19.0 22.6 53.4
1996 429 19.0 22.6 53.4
1997 426 20.0 21.3 54.2
1998 406 21.0 19.3 69.2
1999 470 21.0 22.4 61.5
2000 424 23.0 16.9 72
2001 381 23.0 16.6 70.1
2002 321 19.0 16.9 75.1
2003 321 19.0 16.9 75.1
2004 315 17.0 18.5 83.8
2005 351 19.0 18.5 99.1
2006 328 19.0 17.3 99.1
2007 318 23.0 13.8 99.1
2008 336 19.0 17.7 86.6
2009 346 18.9 18.3 99.1
2010 369 18.0 20.5 94.3
2011 343 19.0 18.0 90.1
2012 330 21.0 15.7 90.3
2013 336 19.0 17.6 90.8
2014 386 22.0 17.5 95.3
2015 397 21.0 18.9 82.9
2016 394 22.0 17.9 89.1
2017 411 21.0 19.5 91.7
2018 372 20.0 18.6 93
2019 381 23.0 16.5 89.5
2020 356 24.0 14.8 90.2
2021 368 22.5 16.3 94
2022 352 23.5 14.9 96.3
2023 332 17.5 18.9 97

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Herig School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 391 n/a n/a n/a
1989 403 n/a n/a 35
1990 454 27.0 16.8 30.8
1991 464 n/a n/a n/a
1992 488 n/a n/a 37.1
1993 503 n/a 0.0 38.6
1994 429 19.5 22.0 51
1995 429 19.0 22.6 53.4
1996 429 19.0 22.6 53.4
1997 426 20.0 21.3 54.2
1998 406 21.0 19.3 69.2
1999 470 21.0 22.4 61.5
2000 424 23.0 16.9 72
2001 381 23.0 16.6 70.1
2002 321 19.0 16.9 75.1
2003 321 19.0 16.9 75.1
2004 315 17.0 18.5 83.8
2005 351 19.0 18.5 99.1
2006 328 19.0 17.3 99.1
2007 318 23.0 13.8 99.1
2008 336 19.0 17.7 86.6
2009 346 18.9 18.3 99.1
2010 369 18.0 20.5 94.3
2011 343 19.0 18.0 90.1
2012 330 21.0 15.7 90.3
2013 336 19.0 17.6 90.8
2014 386 22.0 17.5 95.3
2015 397 21.0 18.9 82.9
2016 394 22.0 17.9 89.1
2017 411 21.0 19.5 91.7
2018 372 20.0 18.6 93
2019 381 23.0 16.5 89.5
2020 356 24.0 14.8 90.2
2021 368 22.5 16.3 94
2022 352 23.5 14.9 96.3
2023 332 17.5 18.9 97

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Herig School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $2,541 (22.3%) $8,849 (77.7%) $11,390
2020 $3,303 (26.8%) $9,040 (73.2%) $12,344
2021 $4,029 (30.6%) $9,139 (69.4%) $13,168
2022 $9,078 (59.1%) $6,272 (40.9%) $15,350
2023 $8,754 (53.1%) $7,719 (46.9%) $16,474

Data source: Michigan Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Herig School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 1295th of 1408 Elementary schoolsRanks 1419th of 1470 Elementary schools
 4.6%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Herig School)14.85.7
 9.1%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Saginaw School District of the City of)24.216.4
 7.8%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)45.140.9
 4.2%
3rd Grade Math (Herig School)18.55.7
 12.8%
   3rd Grade Math (Saginaw School District of the City of)25.316.2
 9.1%
   3rd Grade Math (Michigan)46.742.9
 3.8%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Herig School)32.222.5
 9.7%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Saginaw School District of the City of)29.917.3
 12.6%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)45.843.4
 2.4%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Herig School)10.413.6
 3.2%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Saginaw School District of the City of)25.827
 1.2%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)46.243.9
 2.3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students381332
 12.9%
African American192177
 7.8%
American Indian01
Asian00
Hispanic7067
 4.3%
Pacific Islander22
White9562
 34.7%
Two or More Races2223
 4.5%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients89.5%97%
 7.5%


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In the 2022-23 school year, 332 students attended Herig School.

Herig School ranks in the bottom 7.2% of Michigan elementary schools.

Students at Herig School are 53% African American, 20% Hispanic, 19% White, 7% Two or more races.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Michigan Department of Education.

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