Summary:
Weiss Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades PK-5 in Saginaw, Michigan, part of the Saginaw Township Community Schools district. With a diverse student population, Weiss Elementary has faced academic challenges, ranking 1,164 out of 1,486 Michigan elementary schools in 2023-2024.
Weiss Elementary's student population is more racially diverse than nearby Hemmeter Elementary, with 49.06% White, 20.22% African American, and 19.14% Hispanic students. However, the school's academic performance, as measured by M-Step test scores, lags behind both the district and state averages. In 2023-2024, only 28.9% of 3rd graders at Weiss were proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to 35.8% for the district and 39.6% for the state. Additionally, Weiss struggles with high chronic absenteeism rates, reaching 42.6% in 2021-2022, significantly higher than the 7.1% rate at Hemmeter Elementary.
Weiss Elementary's challenges extend beyond academics, with 58.76% of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2022-2023, higher than the 51.16% rate at Hemmeter Elementary. The school's declining statewide ranking, from a high of 505 out of 1,533 Michigan elementary schools in 2013-2014 to its current 1,164 out of 1,486, suggests it is struggling to keep pace with other schools in the state. Addressing the school's academic performance, attendance issues, and socioeconomic factors will be crucial for Weiss Elementary to provide a high-quality education for its students.
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Detail:
Public PK, KG-5
District:
Saginaw Township Community Schools
SchoolDigger Rank:
1164th of 1,486 Michigan Elementary Schools
Per Pupil Expenditures: $12,700
Students who attend Weiss Elementary School usually attend:
Student/teacher ratio: 15.8
Number of students: 371
Racial breakdown:
White:
49.1%
African American:
20.2%
Hispanic:
19.1%
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Two or more races:
9.2%
Asian:
1.6%
Pacific Islander:
0.8%
Free/discounted lunch recipients: 58.8%
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