Top Rankings
Swan Valley School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,762 students in Swan Valley School District. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in Michigan.
Public Schools in Swan Valley School District have an average math proficiency score of 49% (versus the Michigan public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 59% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public school average of 37% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (MI)
# Schools
5 Schools
3,509 Schools
# Students
1,762 Students
1,376,331 Students
# Teachers
99 Teachers
82,379 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
18:1
District Rank
Swan Valley School District, which is ranked within the top 20% of all 851 school districts in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 85-89% has decreased from 90-94% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#96 out of 866 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
59%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
38%
Graduation Rate
85-89%
81%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.39
0.56
# American Indian Students
n/a
8,574 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
4 Students
50,770 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
4%
# Hispanic Students
281 Students
125,678 Students
% Hispanic Students
16%
9%
# Black Students
32 Students
244,434 Students
% Black Students
2%
18%
# White Students
1,348 Students
871,645 Students
% White Students
76%
63%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
1,208 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
97 Students
73,219 Students
% of Two or more races Students
6%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
-
# Students in K Grade:
175
110,461
# Students in 1st Grade:
131
100,790
# Students in 2nd Grade:
131
102,777
# Students in 3rd Grade:
127
100,401
# Students in 4th Grade:
134
101,847
# Students in 5th Grade:
130
101,136
# Students in 6th Grade:
146
102,120
# Students in 7th Grade:
119
103,285
# Students in 8th Grade:
121
102,692
# Students in 9th Grade:
143
114,669
# Students in 10th Grade:
140
112,993
# Students in 11th Grade:
116
109,871
# Students in 12th Grade:
149
109,317
# Ungraded Students:
-
3,972
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $12,852 in this school district is less than the state median of $18,510. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $11,316 is less than the state median of $17,693. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$23 MM
$25,476 MM
Spending
$20 MM
$24,351 MM
Revenue / Student
$12,852
$18,510
Spending / Student
$11,316
$17,693
Best Swan Valley School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Robert B Havens Elementary School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
457 Van Wormer Rd
Saginaw, MI 48609
(989) 921-4201
Saginaw, MI 48609
(989) 921-4201
Grades: PK-5
| 391 students
Rank: #22.
Swan Valley Adult And Alternative Education
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
8400 Ohern Rd
Saginaw, MI 48609
(989) 921-2471
Saginaw, MI 48609
(989) 921-2471
Grades: 9-12
| 29 students
Rank: #33.
Shields Elementary School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 58% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
6900 Stroebel Rd
Saginaw, MI 48609
(989) 921-4701
Saginaw, MI 48609
(989) 921-4701
Grades: PK-5
| 437 students
Rank: #44.
Swan Valley High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
8400 Ohern Rd
Saginaw, MI 48609
(989) 921-2401
Saginaw, MI 48609
(989) 921-2401
Grades: 9-12
| 519 students
Rank: #55.
Swan Valley Middle School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
453 Van Wormer Rd
Saginaw, MI 48609
(989) 921-2601
Saginaw, MI 48609
(989) 921-2601
Grades: 6-8
| 386 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Swan Valley School District?
Swan Valley School District manages 5 public schools serving 1,762 students.
What is the rank of Swan Valley School District?
Swan Valley School District is ranked #95 out of 851 school districts in Michigan (top 20%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Michigan school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 20%), Highest math proficiency (Top 20%) and Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Swan Valley School District?
76% of Swan Valley School District students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Swan Valley School District?
Swan Valley School District has a student/teacher ratio of 18:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What is Swan Valley School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $11,316 is less than the state median of $17,693. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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