Swartz Creek Community Schools School District
School District · Swartz Creek, Michigan
Avg Rating
4.9
out of 10
Schools
8
5 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Enrollment
3,485
Student-Teacher Ratio
17.9:1
Avg Rating
4.9
out of 10
Schools
8
5 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Enrollment
3,485
Student-Teacher Ratio
17.9:1
Evaluating Swartz Creek Community Schools?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Swartz Creek Community Schools 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.
Swartz Creek High School
Swartz Creek · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Swartz Creek Middle School
Swartz Creek · Middle. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Swartz Creek Virtual Learning Center
Swartz Creek · Other. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Michigan rank
#466 of 533
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-1.3
below Michigan avg
Per-pupil spending
$13,800
$783 vs Michigan median
District size
3,485 students
Much larger than Michigan median
The short answer
Swartz Creek Community Schools ranks #466 of 533 Michigan districts by overall school rating. Swartz Creek Community Schools's schools with real test data average 4.9/10 across 8 schools. Its top-rated schools are Swartz Creek High School (6.3/10), Swartz Creek Middle School (5.6/10), and Swartz Creek Virtual Learning Center (5.6/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Rates 6.3/10 despite 49% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 1.7 points higher than its student-poverty level predicts. Roughly as clean a case of strong results without an affluent-ZIP price tag as you'll find among Swartz Creek Community Schools schools.
Top-Rated Schools in Swartz Creek Community Schools
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (8 of 8). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Swartz Creek High School | 6.3 / 10 |
| 2 | Swartz Creek Middle School | 5.6 / 10 |
| 3 | Swartz Creek Virtual Learning Center | 5.6 / 10 |
| 4 | Dieck Elementary School | 5.3 / 10 |
| 5 | Syring Elementary School | 5.2 / 10 |
| 6 | Elms Road Elementary School | 4.4 / 10 |
| 7 | Morrish Elementary School | 3.9 / 10 |
| 8 | Gaines Elementary School | 3.0 / 10 |
See all 8 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Swartz Creek Community Schools
Swartz Creek Community Schools is a Swartz Creek, Michigan school district serving 8 schools.The district educates 3,485 students with a student-teacher ratio of 17.9:1. District-level spending was $13,800 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).
With an average rating of 4.9/10, Swartz Creek Community Schools demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Swartz Creek High School, which has a composite score of 6.3/10.
In standardized testing, Swartz Creek Community Schools students show an average math proficiency of 36.1% and ELA proficiency of 53.9%.
The district includes 5 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Swartz Creek Community Schools, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Swartz Creek Community Schools with test data.
Schools in Swartz Creek Community Schools
8 schoolsElementary Schools5
Middle Schools1
High Schools1
Other Schools1
District Details
- State
- Michigan
- City
- Swartz Creek
- Total Enrollment
- 3,485
- Teachers (FTE)
- 195
- District spending per student
- $13,800NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- Child poverty rate
- 14.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
- District directory year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Swartz Creek Community Schools?
Swartz Creek Community Schools has 8 schools in total — 5 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Swartz Creek Community Schools?
The average composite rating for Swartz Creek Community Schools is 4.9/10. 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 Swartz Creek Community Schools?
Swartz Creek Community Schools's district-level spending was $13,800 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 Swartz Creek Community Schools?
The average student-teacher ratio in Swartz Creek Community Schools is 17.9:1.
What is the top-rated school in Swartz Creek Community Schools?
Swartz Creek High School is the highest-rated school in Swartz Creek Community Schools with a composite score of 6.3/10.
What are the test scores in Swartz Creek Community Schools?
Across schools in Swartz Creek Community Schools with test data, the average math proficiency is 36.1% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 53.9%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Swartz Creek Community Schools compare to other districts in Michigan?
Swartz Creek Community Schools has an average school rating of 4.9/10 across 8 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
- 4.9/10
- Math Proficiency
- 36.1%
- ELA Proficiency
- 53.9%
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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