Swartz Creek Community Schools School District

8354 Cappy Ln
Swartz Creek, MI 48473-1242
(District boundaries shown in map)
5/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

Swartz Creek Community Schools School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Michigan for:

Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 3,485 students in Swartz Creek Community Schools School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Michigan.
Public Schools in Swartz Creek Community Schools School District have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the Michigan public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Michigan public school average of 37% (majority Black).

Overview

This School District
This State (MI)
# Schools
8 Schools
3,509 Schools
# Students
3,485 Students
1,376,331 Students
# Teachers
189 Teachers
82,379 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
18:1

District Rank

Swartz Creek Community Schools School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% 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 84% has decreased from 88% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (MI)
#458 out of 866 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall district rank of Swartz Creek Community Schools  School District, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
24%
34%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Swartz Creek Community Schools  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Michigan by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
44%
45%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Swartz Creek Community Schools  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Michigan by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
31%
38%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Swartz Creek Community Schools  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Michigan by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
84%
81%
This chart displays public school graduation rate of Swartz Creek Community Schools  School District and public school graduation rate of Michigan by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.39
0.56
# American Indian Students
10 Students
8,574 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
19 Students
50,770 Students
% Asian Students
1%
4%
# Hispanic Students
203 Students
125,678 Students
% Hispanic Students
6%
9%
# Black Students
331 Students
244,434 Students
% Black Students
10%
18%
# White Students
2,696 Students
871,645 Students
% White Students
77%
63%
# Hawaiian Students
4 Students
1,208 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
222 Students
73,219 Students
% of Two or more races Students
6%
5%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
-
-
# Students in K Grade:
320
110,461
# Students in 1st Grade:
256
100,790
# Students in 2nd Grade:
259
102,777
# Students in 3rd Grade:
275
100,401
# Students in 4th Grade:
236
101,847
# Students in 5th Grade:
254
101,136
# Students in 6th Grade:
217
102,120
# Students in 7th Grade:
289
103,285
# Students in 8th Grade:
251
102,692
# Students in 9th Grade:
277
114,669
# Students in 10th Grade:
269
112,993
# Students in 11th Grade:
316
109,871
# Students in 12th Grade:
266
109,317
# Ungraded Students:
-
3,972

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $13,938 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 $17,045 is less than the state median of $17,693. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (MI)
Total Revenue
$49 MM
$25,476 MM
This chart displays total revenue of Swartz Creek Community Schools  School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in Michigan by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$59 MM
$24,351 MM
This chart displays total spending of Swartz Creek Community Schools  School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in Michigan by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$13,938
$18,510
This chart displays average revenue per public school student in Swartz Creek Community Schools  School District and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in Michigan by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$17,045
$17,693
This chart displays average spending per public school student in Swartz Creek Community Schools  School District and average spending per public school student of all school districts in Michigan by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best Swartz Creek Community Schools School District Public Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Syring Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54% )
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
5300 Oakview Dr
Swartz Creek, MI 48473
(810) 591-1301
Grades: PK-2
| 339 students
Rank: #22.
Swartz Creek High School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1 Dragon Dr
Swartz Creek, MI 48473
(810) 591-1801
Grades: 9-12
| 1,028 students
Rank: #33.
Swartz Creek Middle School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
8230 Crapo St
Swartz Creek, MI 48473
(810) 591-1705
Grades: 6-8
| 754 students
Rank: #44.
Swartz Creek Virtual Learning Center
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
8230 Crapo St
Swartz Creek, MI 48473
(810) 591-4380
Grades: PK-12
| 103 students
Rank: #55.
Dieck Elementary School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
2239 Van Vleet Rd
Swartz Creek, MI 48473
(810) 591-5271
Grades: 2-5
| 305 students
Rank: #66.
Morrish Elementary School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 46% )
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
5055 Maple Ave
Swartz Creek, MI 48473
(810) 591-3702
Grades: K-2
| 440 students
Rank: #77.
Gaines Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
300 Lansing St
Gaines, MI 48436
(810) 591-1076
Grades: K-5
| 108 students
Rank: #88.
Elms Road Elementary School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
3259 S Elms Rd
Swartz Creek, MI 48473
(810) 591-1249
Grades: 3-5
| 408 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Swartz Creek Community Schools School District?
Swartz Creek Community Schools School District manages 8 public schools serving 3,485 students.
What is the rank of Swartz Creek Community Schools School District?
Swartz Creek Community Schools School District is ranked #459 out of 851 school districts in Michigan (bottom 50%) 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: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Swartz Creek Community Schools School District?
77% of Swartz Creek Community Schools School District students are White, 10% of students are Black, 6% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Swartz Creek Community Schools School District?
Swartz Creek Community Schools School District has a student/teacher ratio of 18:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What is Swartz Creek Community Schools School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $17,045 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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Quick Stats (2025)

  • District size: 8 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 3,485 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 23%
  • : 84% (Top 50% in MI)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 24% (Btm 50%)
  • : 44% (Top 50%)
  • : 31% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

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