Zilwaukee K8 School
Saginaw, MI · Middle School · Grades -1-8
Performance Overview
About This School
Zilwaukee K8 School is a middle school located in Saginaw, Michigan. The school serves 259 students in grades -1-8.
With a DataScore of 49/100 (D), Zilwaukee K8 School performs below the state average for Michigan. Notably, the school is on an upward trend, showing meaningful improvement over the past three years.
90% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating the school serves a predominantly low-income community. DataScores measure outcomes regardless of demographics — what matters is how students perform and whether they're improving.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Zilwaukee K8 School has a DataScore of 49/100 (Grade D), based on academic proficiency (35%), growth trend (30%), and resource access (35%). This measures actual student outcomes, not school inputs.
Zilwaukee K8 School has 259 students enrolled in grades -1-8. The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.6:1.
Yes, Zilwaukee K8 School is on an upward trend with a 3-year growth score of +12, showing meaningful academic improvement.
The DataScore (0-100, A-F) grades every US public school based on academic outcomes: proficiency rates (35%), 3-year growth trend (30%), graduation rate for high schools (20%), and resource access (15%). Unlike other ratings, it focuses on what students actually achieve.
Zilwaukee K8 School is part of the Saginaw School District of the City of in Saginaw, Michigan. You can view all schools in this district and compare their performance on the district page.
DataScore is calculated from NCES proficiency rates, 3-year growth trends, graduation rates (high schools), and resource access indicators.