Hemmeter Elementary School

Summary:

Hemmeter Elementary School is a public magnet elementary school in Saginaw, Michigan, serving 323 students in grades PK-5. This high-performing school consistently ranks among the top elementary schools in the state, with exceptional academic results that far exceed the district and state averages.

Hemmeter Elementary School's academic performance is truly remarkable, with 3rd-grade students scoring 81.1% proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to just 35.8% for the Saginaw Township Community Schools district and 39.6% for the state. This consistent excellence has earned the school a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger. In contrast, the nearby schools in the Saginaw School District of the City of have significantly lower academic performance and ratings.

Another notable aspect of Hemmeter Elementary School is its relatively homogeneous student population, with 81.42% of students identifying as white. This is in stark contrast to the racial diversity seen in the nearby schools, which have higher percentages of African American and Hispanic students. Additionally, Hemmeter has a lower percentage of students from low-income families, with only 21.05% qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to much higher rates at the surrounding schools. Hemmeter also boasts a lower chronic absenteeism rate of 7.1%, significantly better than the nearby schools, which range from 21.6% to 62.5%.


Detail:

Public, Magnet PK, KG-5

 1890 Hemmeter Rd
       Saginaw, MI  48638-4672


(989) 797-1832

District: Saginaw Township Community Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
5th of 1,486 Michigan Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $11,554 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  21.9 Help
Number of students:  318

Racial breakdown:

White:
78.9%
Hispanic:
7.9%
Asian:
5.7%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  22% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Hemmeter Elementary School ranks better than 99.7% of elementary schools in Michigan. It also ranks first 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 98.88. (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 Hemmeter Elementary School has the smallest elementary school student body size in the Saginaw Township Community Schools District. Racial makeup is: White (78.9%), Hispanic (7.9%), Asian (5.7%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 22% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the lowest percentage in the Saginaw Township Community Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Hemmeter Elementary School is 21.9, which is the highest among 5 elementary schools in the Saginaw Township Community Schools District! (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Hemmeter Elementary School is $11,554, which is the lowest among 5 elementary schools in the Saginaw Township Community Schools District!
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Hemmeter Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Hemmeter Elementary School 5th of 1486 Michigan public elementary schools. (See Hemmeter 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 Hemmeter Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Hemmeter Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 83.25 102nd 1545 93.4%
2007 77.96 241st 1565 84.6%
2008 82.63 128th 1577 91.9%
2009 84.70 82nd 1589 94.8%
2010 83.47 34th 1552 97.8%
2011 89.84 2nd 1552 99.9%
2012 98.79 2nd 1566 99.9%
2013 97.71 4th 1563 99.7%
2014 98.16 2nd 1533 99.9%
2015 98.21 6th 1580 99.6%
2016 98.23 8th 1548 99.5%
2017 99.10 4th 1466 99.7%
2018 99.28 4th 1448 99.7%
2019 98.50 5th 1408 99.6%
2021 98.92 6th 1153 99.5%
2022 97.19 13th 1344 99.0%
2023 97.94 10th 1470 99.3%
2024 98.88 5th 1486 99.7%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Hemmeter Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 99.62 4th 1397 99.7%
2023 99.04 6th 1350 99.6%
2024 98.30 8th 1381 99.4%
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Rank History for Female students at Hemmeter Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 98.35 7th 1443 99.5%
2019 97.59 6th 1171 99.5%
2021 97.41 9th 902 99.0%
2022 88.79 79th 1106 92.9%
2023 85.48 130th 1321 90.2%
2024 97.75 7th 1342 99.5%
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Rank History for Male students at Hemmeter Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 99.42 4th 1446 99.7%
2019 98.88 2nd 1196 99.8%
2021 98.50 5th 915 99.5%
2023 98.62 2nd 1334 99.9%
2024 93.92 45th 1347 96.7%
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Rank History for White students at Hemmeter Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 98.99 4th 1253 99.7%
2019 98.35 1st 1128 99.9%
2021 98.22 7th 1005 99.3%
2022 95.71 21st 1102 98.1%
2023 95.93 18th 1198 98.5%
2024 98.40 1st 1204 99.9%
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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 parent
Thursday, June 9, 2011

Open Quote I have 2 students that attend Hemmeter. The staff is awesome! The teachers are all "in" when it comes to the kids and their learning. They go above and beyond the call of duty to help the kids succeed not only academically but socially and emotionally. Thanks Hemmeter teachers you make the school what it is and that is #1! Close Quote



Enrollment information for Hemmeter Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 424 11 22 11 0 n/a n/a 0 468
1989 386 2 1 14 0 n/a n/a 0 403
1990 366 4 17 9 0 n/a n/a 0 396
1991 345 5 28 9 0 n/a n/a 0 387
1992 324 1 23 8 0 n/a n/a 0 356
1993 310 1 20 5 5 n/a n/a 0 341
1994 279 2 26 6 0 n/a n/a 0 313
1995 324 8 32 5 1 n/a n/a 0 370
1996 324 8 32 5 1 n/a n/a 0 370
1997 301 14 34 4 0 n/a n/a 0 353
1998 296 16 28 5 0 n/a n/a 0 345
1999 296 10 18 8 0 n/a n/a 0 332
2000 283 10 17 8 0 n/a n/a 0 318
2001 274 10 24 9 1 n/a n/a 0 318
2002 237 13 26 10 0 n/a n/a 0 286
2003 237 13 26 10 0 n/a n/a 0 286
2004 262 15 25 16 0 n/a n/a 0 318
2005 264 18 20 11 1 n/a n/a 6 320
2006 252 21 30 8 0 n/a n/a 8 319
2007 266 19 39 6 1 n/a n/a 12 343
2008 287 16 47 6 3 n/a n/a 13 372
2009 294 15 57 5 3 n/a n/a 21 395
2010 307 9 57 4 3 n/a n/a 23 403
2011 245 11 48 5 1 0 1 0 311
2012 269 9 48 7 0 0 3 0 336
2013 264 8 39 12 0 0 6 0 329
2014 285 9 40 24 0 0 10 0 368
2015 300 10 41 27 0 0 8 0 386
2016 307 9 41 33 0 1 10 0 401
2017 303 10 36 36 0 1 12 0 398
2018 288 11 43 36 0 1 8 0 387
2019 276 11 38 30 0 1 6 0 362
2020 251 14 33 16 0 1 5 0 320
2021 252 14 25 21 0 1 7 0 320
2022 250 15 26 16 0 0 10 0 317
2023 263 12 17 20 0 0 11 0 323
2024 251 12 18 25 0 0 12 0 318

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 Hemmeter Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 468 n/a n/a n/a
1989 403 n/a n/a 0.7
1990 396 16.0 24.7 2
1991 387 n/a n/a n/a
1992 356 n/a n/a n/a
1993 341 n/a 0.0 2.6
1994 313 15.0 20.9 2.6
1995 370 17.5 21.1 2.2
1996 370 17.5 21.1 2.2
1997 353 18.0 19.6 1.4
1998 345 17.0 20.3 2.3
1999 332 14.0 23.7 5.1
2000 318 15.6 20.4 5
2001 318 16.0 19.9 5
2002 286 15.7 18.2 9.8
2003 286 15.7 18.2 9.8
2004 318 15.2 20.9 6.6
2005 320 15.7 20.4 10.8
2006 319 16.7 19.1 12.5
2007 343 17.7 19.4 8.5
2008 372 19.4 19.2 12.3
2009 395 19.8 19.9 11
2010 403 20.0 20.1 15.8
2011 311 13.9 22.2 12.2
2012 336 14.6 22.8 11.9
2013 329 13.7 23.9 11.2
2014 368 13.5 27.1 11.4
2015 386 16.0 24.1 11.7
2016 401 16.0 25.0 9.5
2017 398 15.8 25.0 11.6
2018 387 15.9 24.2 15.5
2019 362 15.4 23.4 14.1
2020 320 14.5 22.0 17.5
2021 320 14.5 22.0 16.9
2022 317 14.4 21.9 19.6
2023 323 15.6 20.5 21.1
2024 318 14.4 21.9 22

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 Hemmeter Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 468 n/a n/a n/a
1989 403 n/a n/a 0.7
1990 396 16.0 24.7 2
1991 387 n/a n/a n/a
1992 356 n/a n/a n/a
1993 341 n/a 0.0 2.6
1994 313 15.0 20.9 2.6
1995 370 17.5 21.1 2.2
1996 370 17.5 21.1 2.2
1997 353 18.0 19.6 1.4
1998 345 17.0 20.3 2.3
1999 332 14.0 23.7 5.1
2000 318 15.6 20.4 5
2001 318 16.0 19.9 5
2002 286 15.7 18.2 9.8
2003 286 15.7 18.2 9.8
2004 318 15.2 20.9 6.6
2005 320 15.7 20.4 10.8
2006 319 16.7 19.1 12.5
2007 343 17.7 19.4 8.5
2008 372 19.4 19.2 12.3
2009 395 19.8 19.9 11
2010 403 20.0 20.1 15.8
2011 311 13.9 22.2 12.2
2012 336 14.6 22.8 11.9
2013 329 13.7 23.9 11.2
2014 368 13.5 27.1 11.4
2015 386 16.0 24.1 11.7
2016 401 16.0 25.0 9.5
2017 398 15.8 25.0 11.6
2018 387 15.9 24.2 15.5
2019 362 15.4 23.4 14.1
2020 320 14.5 22.0 17.5
2021 320 14.5 22.0 16.9
2022 317 14.4 21.9 19.6
2023 323 15.6 20.5 21.1
2024 318 14.4 21.9 22

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 Hemmeter Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $605 (7.6%) $7,328 (92.4%) $7,933
2020 $615 (7.1%) $8,007 (92.9%) $8,623
2021 $1,486 (15.0%) $8,419 (85.0%) $9,905
2022 $1,209 (11.7%) $9,099 (88.3%) $10,308
2023 $838 (7.3%) $10,716 (92.7%) $11,554

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Hemmeter 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 5th of 1408 Elementary schoolsRanks 10th of 1470 Elementary schools
 0.3%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
5th Grade English Language Arts (Hemmeter Elementary School)8693.2
 7.2%
   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 (Hemmeter Elementary School)74.471.2
 3.2%
   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 (Hemmeter Elementary School)51.242.4
 8.8%
   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 Students362323
 10.8%
African American1112
 9.1%
American Indian00
Asian3817
 55.3%
Hispanic3020
 33.3%
Pacific Islander10
 100%
White276263
 4.7%
Two or More Races611
 83.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients14.1%21.1%
 7%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Hemmeter Elementary School

In the 2023-24 school year, 318 students attended Hemmeter Elementary School.

Students at Hemmeter Elementary School are 79% White, 8% Hispanic, 6% Asian, 4% African American, 4% Two or more races.

Yes! Hemmeter Elementary School is one of the best elementary schools in the state. It ranks 5th of 1486 Michigan elementary schools.


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