Handley School vs White Pine Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Michigan, United States, 2.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Handley School
Saginaw · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
370 students
White Pine Middle School
Saginaw · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,019 students
| Measure | Handley School Saginaw, Michigan | White Pine Middle School Saginaw, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 79 Top 25% | 47 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #99 of 1,581 | #237 of 485 |
| National rank | #5667 of 50,301 | #8317 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 370 | 1,019 |
| Enrollment | 370 | 1,019 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 42.7% | 48.4% |
| Students per teacher | 20.6 | 16.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 97.5% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 92% | 33% |
| city | Saginaw | Saginaw |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Handley School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (78.8 vs 46.9).
- •Handley School does better on math proficiency (92% vs 33%).
- •Handley School does better on reading proficiency (97.5% vs 52%).
- •Handley School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (42.7% vs 48.4%).
- •White Pine Middle School does better on students per teacher (16.4 vs 20.6).
- •White Pine Middle School is the larger school with 1,019 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 Handley School better than White Pine Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Handley School ranks higher (78.8 vs 46.9 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 Handley School and White Pine Middle School?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Saginaw and Saginaw in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Handley School: 370. White Pine Middle School: 1,019. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Handley School and White Pine Middle School rank in Michigan?
Handley School is 99th of 1,581 and White Pine Middle School is 237th of 485 among elementary schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).