Saginaw Township Community Schools’ Hemmeter Elementary has been named a U.S. News and World Report Best Elementary School. Hemmeter was ranked #15 in Michigan elementary schools and received an overall score of 98.9 out of 100. This ranking puts them in the top 1% of all elementary schools in the state (15 out of 1,272).
Hemmeter Elementary is a kindergarten to 5th grade gifted and talented magnet school with an enrollment of approximately 317 students. The school was also ranked #3 in Michigan magnet elementary schools.
Schools are ranked on their performance on state-required tests, graduation and how well the school prepares their students for high school.
“Hemmeter is excited to be recognized as one of the best elementary schools in Michigan,” said Hemmeter Principal Jim Bailey. “The award is a testament to the dedication of our entire school community. I could not be more proud of our teachers, support staff, families, and students for working together to make Hemmeter such an amazing school.”
The Saginaw Township Community Schools (STCS) is comprised of eight elementary, middle and high schools within Saginaw Township, Michigan, and serves nearly 4,600 students.
