Weiss Elementary School

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.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 4645 Weiss St
       Saginaw, MI  48603-3851


(989) 793-5226

District: Saginaw Township Community Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
1164th of 1,486 Michigan Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $12,700 Help


Students who attend Weiss Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    White Pine Middle School
High:    Heritage High School

Student/teacher ratio:  15.8 Help
Number of students:  371

Racial breakdown:

White:
49.1%
African American:
20.2%
Hispanic:
19.1%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  58.8% Help


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Compare Details Weiss Elementary School ranks worse than 78.3% of elementary schools in Michigan. It also ranks last among 3 ranked elementary schools in the Saginaw Township Community Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 19.96. (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 Weiss Elementary School is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (49.1%), African American (20.2%), Hispanic (19.1%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 58.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Weiss Elementary School is 15.8. 2 elementary schools in the Saginaw Township Community Schools District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Weiss Elementary School is $12,700. 3 elementary schools in the Saginaw Township Community Schools District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Weiss Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Weiss Elementary School 1164th of 1486 Michigan public elementary schools. (See Weiss Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Saginaw Township Community Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Saginaw Township Community Schools 334th of 610 Michigan school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Weiss Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Weiss Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 68.09 488th 1545 68.4%
2007 72.21 380th 1565 75.7%
2008 67.38 570th 1577 63.9%
2009 63.91 698th 1589 56.1%
2010 75.32 301st 1552 80.6%
2011 64.85 626th 1552 59.7%
2012 50.54 827th 1566 47.2%
2013 61.10 611th 1563 60.9%
2014 66.08 505th 1533 67.1%
2015 64.55 537th 1580 66.0%
2016 45.26 865th 1548 44.1%
2017 27.85 1054th 1466 28.1%
2018 35.17 1007th 1448 30.5%
2019 16.91 1177th 1408 16.4%
2021 12.18 1058th 1153 8.2%
2022 18.51 1092nd 1344 18.8%
2023 17.33 1202nd 1470 18.2%
2024 19.96 1164th 1486 21.7%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Weiss Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 63.34 106th 403 73.7%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Weiss Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 42.45 852nd 1397 39.0%
2019 19.82 967th 1134 14.7%
2021 14.29 699th 749 6.7%
2022 20.53 922nd 1099 16.1%
2023 17.13 1143rd 1350 15.3%
2024 18.94 1168th 1381 15.4%
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Rank History for Female students at Weiss Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 34.61 978th 1443 32.2%
2019 9.04 1112th 1171 5.0%
2021 9.42 868th 902 3.8%
2022 19.54 928th 1106 16.1%
2023 17.01 1115th 1321 15.6%
2024 16.40 1150th 1342 14.3%
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Rank History for Male students at Weiss Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 34.35 995th 1446 31.2%
2019 19.21 1009th 1196 15.6%
2021 12.35 857th 915 6.3%
2022 13.25 1026th 1139 9.9%
2023 11.50 1201st 1334 10.0%
2024 16.43 1149th 1347 14.7%
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Rank History for African American students at Weiss Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 50.32 191st 475 59.8%
2024 28.08 251st 348 27.9%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Weiss Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 42.49 125th 222 43.7%
2019 40.62 49th 86 43.0%
2022 47.51 39th 86 54.7%
2023 22.68 150th 188 20.2%
2024 16.11 183rd 201 9.0%
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Rank History for White students at Weiss Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 29.58 943rd 1253 24.7%
2019 14.86 1029th 1128 8.8%
2021 16.86 892nd 1005 11.2%
2022 17.66 952nd 1102 13.6%
2023 15.31 1067th 1198 10.9%
2024 25.49 929th 1204 22.8%
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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.

Weiss Elementary School Test Scores
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Data source: Michigan Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Weiss Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 411 4 7 23 0 n/a n/a 0 445
1989 359 3 8 15 0 n/a n/a 0 385
1990 362 5 11 12 0 n/a n/a 0 390
1991 354 7 14 9 0 n/a n/a 0 384
1992 346 6 12 13 0 n/a n/a 0 377
1993 358 1 9 10 0 n/a n/a 0 378
1994 348 3 9 15 0 n/a n/a 0 375
1995 304 10 8 22 0 n/a n/a 0 344
1996 304 10 8 22 0 n/a n/a 0 344
1997 265 6 10 21 0 n/a n/a 0 302
1998 279 10 9 17 3 n/a n/a 0 318
1999 262 11 6 19 4 n/a n/a 0 302
2000 264 16 4 20 3 n/a n/a 0 307
2001 251 24 4 22 4 n/a n/a 0 305
2002 255 25 2 36 4 n/a n/a 0 322
2003 255 25 2 36 4 n/a n/a 0 322
2004 223 20 0 44 3 n/a n/a 0 290
2005 205 15 1 49 2 n/a n/a 0 272
2006 223 15 1 57 2 n/a n/a 2 300
2007 240 21 2 56 1 n/a n/a 2 322
2008 250 32 3 42 1 n/a n/a 12 340
2009 219 24 4 35 1 n/a n/a 14 297
2010 210 18 6 30 1 n/a n/a 21 286
2011 227 50 9 38 1 1 3 0 329
2012 245 49 6 33 1 1 4 0 339
2013 235 49 13 33 2 0 3 0 335
2014 226 41 9 49 1 2 7 0 335
2015 213 35 14 49 4 2 7 0 324
2016 210 44 12 56 3 3 8 0 336
2017 208 61 9 51 3 2 17 0 351
2018 194 64 15 51 0 5 13 0 342
2019 173 70 10 67 0 5 15 0 340
2020 174 66 10 66 0 4 14 0 334
2021 186 60 10 65 0 2 21 0 344
2022 185 61 7 73 0 3 30 0 359
2023 182 75 6 71 0 3 34 0 371

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 Weiss Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 445 n/a n/a n/a
1989 385 n/a n/a 1.3
1990 390 21.0 18.5 2.8
1991 384 n/a n/a n/a
1992 377 n/a n/a n/a
1993 378 n/a 0.0 4.8
1994 375 18.6 20.2 6.4
1995 344 17.0 20.2 5.8
1996 344 17.0 20.2 5.8
1997 302 16.0 18.9 7
1998 318 14.0 22.7 7.2
1999 302 13.0 23.2 6.6
2000 307 15.4 19.9 14.7
2001 305 16.1 18.9 15.4
2002 322 18.3 17.6 17.1
2003 322 18.3 17.6 17.1
2004 290 17.1 17.0 23.1
2005 272 16.6 16.4 25.7
2006 300 16.7 18.0 35.2
2007 322 17.7 18.2 33.4
2008 340 18.0 18.9 36.6
2009 297 17.0 17.5 33.6
2010 286 17.5 16.2 42.6
2011 329 18.1 18.1 51.4
2012 339 16.8 20.1 47.2
2013 335 18.4 18.1 40.6
2014 335 16.6 20.1 49
2015 324 17.0 19.0 53.4
2016 336 18.0 18.6 52.1
2017 351 17.7 19.7 58.1
2018 342 18.6 18.3 61.1
2019 340 18.2 18.6 62.6
2020 334 18.6 17.8 67.1
2021 344 18.3 18.7 54.9
2022 359 19.1 18.7 55.7
2023 371 23.4 15.8 58.8

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 Weiss Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 445 n/a n/a n/a
1989 385 n/a n/a 1.3
1990 390 21.0 18.5 2.8
1991 384 n/a n/a n/a
1992 377 n/a n/a n/a
1993 378 n/a 0.0 4.8
1994 375 18.6 20.2 6.4
1995 344 17.0 20.2 5.8
1996 344 17.0 20.2 5.8
1997 302 16.0 18.9 7
1998 318 14.0 22.7 7.2
1999 302 13.0 23.2 6.6
2000 307 15.4 19.9 14.7
2001 305 16.1 18.9 15.4
2002 322 18.3 17.6 17.1
2003 322 18.3 17.6 17.1
2004 290 17.1 17.0 23.1
2005 272 16.6 16.4 25.7
2006 300 16.7 18.0 35.2
2007 322 17.7 18.2 33.4
2008 340 18.0 18.9 36.6
2009 297 17.0 17.5 33.6
2010 286 17.5 16.2 42.6
2011 329 18.1 18.1 51.4
2012 339 16.8 20.1 47.2
2013 335 18.4 18.1 40.6
2014 335 16.6 20.1 49
2015 324 17.0 19.0 53.4
2016 336 18.0 18.6 52.1
2017 351 17.7 19.7 58.1
2018 342 18.6 18.3 61.1
2019 340 18.2 18.6 62.6
2020 334 18.6 17.8 67.1
2021 344 18.3 18.7 54.9
2022 359 19.1 18.7 55.7
2023 371 23.4 15.8 58.8

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 Weiss Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $605 (6.2%) $9,182 (93.8%) $9,788
2020 $615 (5.9%) $9,803 (94.1%) $10,419
2021 $1,364 (12.0%) $10,016 (88.0%) $11,380
2022 $1,174 (10.3%) $10,275 (89.8%) $11,448
2023 $832 (6.6%) $11,868 (93.4%) $12,700

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Weiss Elementary 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 1177th of 1408 Elementary schoolsRanks 1202nd of 1470 Elementary schools
 1.8%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Weiss Elementary School)2526.3
 1.3%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Saginaw Township Community Schools)39.935.8
 4.1%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)45.140.9
 4.2%
3rd Grade Math (Weiss Elementary School)28.417.6
 10.8%
   3rd Grade Math (Saginaw Township Community Schools)45.330.9
 14.4%
   3rd Grade Math (Michigan)46.742.9
 3.8%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Weiss Elementary School)27.324.8
 2.5%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Saginaw Township Community Schools)39.640.1
 0.5%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)45.844.3
 1.5%
4th Grade Math (Weiss Elementary School)32.714.9
 17.8%
   4th Grade Math (Saginaw Township Community Schools)39.829.9
 9.9%
   4th Grade Math (Michigan)41.838.6
 3.2%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Weiss Elementary School)32.229.1
 3.1%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Saginaw Township Community Schools)44.546.3
 1.8%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)46.243.9
 2.3%
5th Grade Math (Weiss Elementary School)17.412
 5.4%
   5th Grade Math (Saginaw Township Community Schools)29.626.3
 3.3%
   5th Grade Math (Michigan)34.831.5
 3.3%
5th Grade Social Studies (Weiss Elementary School)7.910.3
 2.4%
   5th Grade Social Studies (Saginaw Township Community Schools)16.215.9
 0.3%
   5th Grade Social Studies (Michigan)17.418.6
 1.2%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students340371
 9.1%
African American7075
 7.1%
American Indian00
Asian106
 40%
Hispanic6771
 6%
Pacific Islander53
 40%
White173182
 5.2%
Two or More Races1534
 126.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients62.6%58.8%
 3.9%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Weiss Elementary School

In the 2022-23 school year, 371 students attended Weiss Elementary School.

Students at Weiss Elementary School are 49% White, 20% African American, 19% Hispanic, 9% Two or more races, 2% Asian.

Weiss Elementary School ranks in the bottom 21.7% of Michigan elementary schools.

Students who attend Weiss Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : White Pine Middle School
High : Heritage High School


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