Serving 801 students in grades 6-8, Swartz Creek Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 47% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 801 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 26%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MI
- Math Proficiency: 25% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 47% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 36% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
School Overview
Swartz Creek Middle School's student population of 801 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 39 teachers has declined by 9% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
801 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Swartz Creek Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,069 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Swartz Creek Middle School is 0.43, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.55. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1656 out of 3069 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
5%
9%
Black
11%
18%
White
74%
64%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
50%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Swartz Creek Middle School's ranking?
Swartz Creek Middle School is ranked #1656 out of 3,069 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Michigan.
What schools are Swartz Creek Middle School often compared to?
Swartz Creek Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Swartz Creek High School, Grand Blanc Middle School East by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% MI state average), while 47% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
How many students attend Swartz Creek Middle School?
801 students attend Swartz Creek Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of Swartz Creek Middle School students are White, 11% of students are Black, 9% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Swartz Creek Middle School?
Swartz Creek Middle School has a student ration of 21:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Swartz Creek Middle School offer ?
Swartz Creek Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Swartz Creek Middle School part of?
Swartz Creek Middle School is part of Swartz Creek Community Schools School District.
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