Jessie Loomis School vs Saginaw Preparatory Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Michigan, United States, 3.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Jessie Loomis School
Saginaw · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
308 students
Saginaw Preparatory Academy
Saginaw · Charter elementary · Grades PK–8
376 students
| Measure | Jessie Loomis School Saginaw, Michigan | Saginaw Preparatory Academy Saginaw, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 5 Lower 50% | 5 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1576 of 1,581 | #1575 of 1,581 |
| National rank | #50188 of 50,301 | #50184 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 308 | 376 |
| Enrollment | 308 | 376 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 96.1% | 97.1% |
| Students per teacher | 20.5 | 19.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 7.5% | 12% |
| Math proficiency | 7.5% | 2.5% |
| city | Saginaw | Saginaw |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (5.2 vs 5.3).
- •Jessie Loomis School does better on math proficiency (7.5% vs 2.5%).
- •Saginaw Preparatory Academy does better on reading proficiency (12% vs 7.5%).
- •Jessie Loomis School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (96.1% vs 97.1%).
- •Saginaw Preparatory Academy does better on students per teacher (19.8 vs 20.5).
- •Saginaw Preparatory Academy is the larger school with 376 students compared with 308.
- •Jessie Loomis School is a public school while Saginaw Preparatory Academy is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Jessie Loomis School better than Saginaw Preparatory Academy?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Jessie Loomis School and Saginaw Preparatory Academy?
About 3.2 km in a straight line, between Saginaw and Saginaw in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Jessie Loomis School: 308. Saginaw Preparatory Academy: 376. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Jessie Loomis School and Saginaw Preparatory Academy rank in Michigan?
Jessie Loomis School is 1576th of 1,581 and Saginaw Preparatory Academy is 1575th of 1,581 among elementary schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).