Swan Valley School District
School District · Saginaw, Michigan
Avg Rating
6.4
out of 10
Schools
5
2 elem, 1 mid, 2 high
Enrollment
1,782
Student-Teacher Ratio
17.5:1
Avg Rating
6.4
out of 10
Schools
5
2 elem, 1 mid, 2 high
Enrollment
1,782
Student-Teacher Ratio
17.5:1
Evaluating Swan Valley School District?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Swan Valley School District as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
Shortlist starter
Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Robert B Havens Elem School
Saginaw · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Swan Valley High School
Saginaw · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Swan Valley Middle School
Saginaw · Middle. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Michigan rank
#203 of 533
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+0.2
above Michigan avg
Per-pupil spending
$11,888
$2,695 vs Michigan median
District size
1,782 students
Larger than Michigan median
The short answer
Swan Valley School District ranks #203 of 533 Michigan districts by overall school rating. Swan Valley School District's schools with real test data average 6.4/10 across 4 schools. Its top-rated schools are Robert B Havens Elem School (7.6/10), Swan Valley High School (6.9/10), and Swan Valley Middle School (6.9/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Top-Rated Schools in Swan Valley School District
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (4 of 5). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Robert B Havens Elem School | 7.6 / 10 |
| 2 | Swan Valley High School | 6.9 / 10 |
| 3 | Swan Valley Middle School | 6.9 / 10 |
| 4 | Shields Elementary School | 4.4 / 10 |
See all 5 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Swan Valley School District
Swan Valley School District is a Saginaw, Michigan school district serving 5 schools.The district educates 1,782 students with a student-teacher ratio of 17.5:1. District-level spending was $11,888 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).
With an average rating of 6.4/10, Swan Valley School District demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Robert B Havens Elem School, which has a composite score of 7.6/10.
In standardized testing, Swan Valley School District students show an average math proficiency of 48.3% and ELA proficiency of 61.7%.
The district includes 2 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 2 high schools.
District Map
Schools in Swan Valley School District, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Swan Valley School District with test data.
Schools in Swan Valley School District
5 schoolsElementary Schools2
Middle Schools1
District Details
- State
- Michigan
- City
- Saginaw
- Total Enrollment
- 1,782
- Teachers (FTE)
- 102
- District spending per student
- $11,888NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- Child poverty rate
- 8.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
- District directory year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Swan Valley School District?
Swan Valley School District has 5 schools in total — 2 elementary, 1 middle, and 2 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Swan Valley School District?
The average composite rating for Swan Valley School District is 6.4/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the district spending per student in Swan Valley School District?
Swan Valley School District's district-level spending was $11,888 per student in fiscal year 2023, according to NCES F-33. This is district context, not an individual-school expense.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Swan Valley School District?
The average student-teacher ratio in Swan Valley School District is 17.5:1.
What is the top-rated school in Swan Valley School District?
Robert B Havens Elem School is the highest-rated school in Swan Valley School District with a composite score of 7.6/10.
What are the test scores in Swan Valley School District?
Across schools in Swan Valley School District with test data, the average math proficiency is 48.3% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 61.7%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Swan Valley School District compare to other districts in Michigan?
Swan Valley School District has an average school rating of 6.4/10 across 5 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Michigan by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 6.4/10
- Math Proficiency
- 48.3%
- ELA Proficiency
- 61.7%
How we rate schools
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Michigan Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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