Zilwaukee K8 School

500 W Johnson St
Saginaw, MI 48604
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 273 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Zilwaukee K8 School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 10-14% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 273 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 59%
  • : Bottom 50% in MI
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • : 11-19% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

School Overview

Zilwaukee K8 School's student population of 273 students has grown by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
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Total Students
273 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
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School Rankings

Zilwaukee K8 School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,025 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Zilwaukee K8 School is 0.67, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.56. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (MI)
#2533 out of 3025 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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10-14%
35%
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20-24%
45%
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11-19%
38%
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Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
17:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
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Asian
n/a
4%
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Hispanic
17%
9%
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Black
37%
18%
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White
41%
63%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
0.67
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
87%
50%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
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School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Zilwaukee K8 School's ranking?
Zilwaukee K8 School is ranked #2533 out of 3,025 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Michigan.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% MI state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
How many students attend Zilwaukee K8 School?
273 students attend Zilwaukee K8 School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
41% of Zilwaukee K8 School students are White, 37% of students are Black, 17% of students are Hispanic, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Zilwaukee K8 School?
Zilwaukee K8 School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Zilwaukee K8 School offer ?
Zilwaukee K8 School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Zilwaukee K8 School part of?
Zilwaukee K8 School is part of Saginaw School District Of The City Of.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 273 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 59%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • : 11-19% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

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