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Shields Elementary School

Public | K-5 | 378 students

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5 stars

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Posted October 28, 2012

I have enjoyed working with the students and staff at this school! The staff is always trying new programs and services to enhance the children's education. I am very satisfied with the experiences my son is being exposed to.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted June 1, 2010

This school does not deal with bullying- they ignore it and hope it goes away.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted February 10, 2008

I have two kids at this school and we love it. The staff really care about the children!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted August 19, 2003

This is a wonderful school! The staff at this school cares about our children as if they were their own. My children have done fantastic here and I couldn't be happier!
—Submitted by a parent


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The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.
Math

The state average for Math was 41% in 2013.

50 students were tested at this school in 2013.

2013

 
 
54%

2012

 
 
10%

2011

 
 
96%

2010

 
 
100%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 66% in 2013.

50 students were tested at this school in 2013.

2013

 
 
76%

2012

 
 
65%

2011

 
 
89%

2010

 
 
93%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2012-2013 Michigan used the Michigan Educational Assessment Program (MEAP) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in math, reading and writing; in grades 5 and 8 in science; and in grades 6 and 9 in social studies. The MEAP is a standards-based test, which measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Michigan. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

Beginning in the 2011-2012 school year, the Michigan State Board of Education implemented new definitions of what it means to be proficient on the MEAP test. The new standards for proficiency are higher than in previous years and the percent of students earning a proficient score is expected to be lower as a result of this change.

See Michigan's state standards

Source: Michigan Department of Education

Math

The state average for Math was 45% in 2013.

55 students were tested at this school in 2013.

2013

 
 
58%

2012

 
 
36%

2011

 
 
97%

2010

 
 
94%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 68% in 2013.

55 students were tested at this school in 2013.

2013

 
 
75%

2012

 
 
67%

2011

 
 
90%

2010

 
 
90%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 47% in 2013.

55 students were tested at this school in 2013.

2013

 
 
69%

2011

 
 
66%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2012-2013 Michigan used the Michigan Educational Assessment Program (MEAP) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in math, reading and writing; in grades 5 and 8 in science; and in grades 6 and 9 in social studies. The MEAP is a standards-based test, which measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Michigan. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

Beginning in the 2011-2012 school year, the Michigan State Board of Education implemented new definitions of what it means to be proficient on the MEAP test. The new standards for proficiency are higher than in previous years and the percent of students earning a proficient score is expected to be lower as a result of this change.

See Michigan's state standards

Source: Michigan Department of Education

Math

The state average for Math was 46% in 2013.

55 students were tested at this school in 2013.

2013

 
 
46%

2012

 
 
40%

2011

 
 
74%

2010

 
 
84%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 70% in 2013.

55 students were tested at this school in 2013.

2013

 
 
69%

2012

 
 
65%

2011

 
 
87%

2010

 
 
90%
Science

The state average for Science was 13% in 2013.

56 students were tested at this school in 2013.

2013

 
 
7%

2011

 
 
83%

2010

 
 
85%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2012-2013 Michigan used the Michigan Educational Assessment Program (MEAP) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in math, reading and writing; in grades 5 and 8 in science; and in grades 6 and 9 in social studies. The MEAP is a standards-based test, which measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Michigan. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

Beginning in the 2011-2012 school year, the Michigan State Board of Education implemented new definitions of what it means to be proficient on the MEAP test. The new standards for proficiency are higher than in previous years and the percent of students earning a proficient score is expected to be lower as a result of this change.

See Michigan's state standards

Source: Michigan Department of Education

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Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
White 94% 71%
Hispanic 5% 5%
Black 1% 20%
American Indian/Alaska Native N/A 1%
Asian/Pacific Islander 0% 3%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 29%N/A42%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 19N/A18
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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6900 Stroebel Rd
Saginaw, MI 48609
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Phone: (989) 921-4701

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