Arrowwood Elementary School vs Handley School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Michigan, United States, 2.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Arrowwood Elementary School
Saginaw · Public elementary · Grades 3–5
445 students
Handley School
Saginaw · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
370 students
| Measure | Arrowwood Elementary School Saginaw, Michigan | Handley School Saginaw, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 27 Lower 50% | 79 Top 25% |
| State rank | #1205 of 1,581 | #99 of 1,581 |
| National rank | #40562 of 50,301 | #5667 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 3–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 445 | 370 |
| Enrollment | 445 | 370 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 58.7% | 42.7% |
| Students per teacher | 17.1 | 20.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 31% | 97.5% |
| Math proficiency | 25% | 92% |
| city | Saginaw | Saginaw |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Handley School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (78.8 vs 26.7).
- •Handley School does better on math proficiency (92% vs 25%).
- •Handley School does better on reading proficiency (97.5% vs 31%).
- •Handley School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (42.7% vs 58.7%).
- •Arrowwood Elementary School does better on students per teacher (17.1 vs 20.6).
- •Arrowwood Elementary School is the larger school with 445 students compared with 370.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Arrowwood Elementary School better than Handley School?
On the Success Index (US), Handley School ranks higher (78.8 vs 26.7 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Arrowwood Elementary School and Handley School?
About 2.3 km in a straight line, between Saginaw and Saginaw in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Arrowwood Elementary School: 445. Handley School: 370. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Arrowwood Elementary School and Handley School rank in Michigan?
Arrowwood Elementary School is 1205th of 1,581 and Handley School is 99th of 1,581 among elementary schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).