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#937 of 1,823 schools in IN

Swayzee Elementary School

Middle School · Oak Hill United School Corp · Swayzee, IN

An Oak Hill United School Corp middle school where students score 10 points above what's typical for similar communities.

Box 217, Swayzee, IN 46986

  • Math 54% vs IN 41% (2025)
  • Reading 50% vs IN 41% (2025)
  • 17.9:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress5.8Average40%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-3.42 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics8.5Excellent35%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency53.6% (2025 ILEARN)
Reading/ELA Proficiency50.4% (2025 ILEARN)
Math vs. State Avg+12 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+9.6 pts
Overall Proficiency52% (2025 ILEARN, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)42% (model expectation from 2025 ILEARN)
vs. Expected+9.5 pts
Adjusted Percentile77th
Resources & Environment4.6Below Average25%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio17.9:1
District spending per student$10,396
Chronic Absenteeism6%

Students at Swayzee Elementary School score 52% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 42%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 ILEARN proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. IN average.

Math Proficiency54%(2025 ILEARN)
School
State
41%(2025 ILEARN)
ELA Proficiency50%(2025 ILEARN)
School
State
41%(2025 ILEARN)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 13 points since 2020, reaching 52% in 2025.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
91%
ELA
79%
2010
Math
88%
ELA
82%
2011
Math
91%
ELA
87%
2012
Math
90%
ELA
86%
2013
Math
88%
ELA
82%
2014
Math
59%
ELA
73%
2015
Math
54%
ELA
65%
2016
Math
49%
ELA
57%
2017
Math
42%
ELA
64%
2018
Math
44%
ELA
53%
2019
Math
44%
ELA
53%
2020*
Math
32%
ELA
46%
2021*
Math
32%
ELA
46%
2022
Math
37%
2025
Math
54%
ELA
50%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 59% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 64% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 35 test records from IN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

46.6%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Swayzee Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 30Car-Dependent
  • Bike 34Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Low152/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$76,510

Median home value

$138,700

Median rent

$957/mo

College educated

18.6%

Homeownership

91.8%

Poverty rate

8%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 46986; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

0 in Oak Hill United School Corp

No verified same-level alternatives

The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.

Oak Hill United School Corp

Schools in district
5
Rank in district
#4 of 5
District spending per student
$10,396NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
8.4%Census SAIPE · 2024

Swayzee Elementary School is listed in Oak Hill United School Corp; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Swayzee Elementary School

Swayzee Elementary School is a public middle school in Swayzee, IN, part of Oak Hill United School Corp, serving approximately 251 students in grades 5th-6th with a 17.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 out of 10 and ranks #937 of 1,823 schools in IN. State assessment records show 59% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 64% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Swayzee Elementary School

What grades does Swayzee Elementary School serve?

Swayzee Elementary School serves students in grades 5th through 6th.

How many students attend Swayzee Elementary School?

Swayzee Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 251 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Swayzee Elementary School?

The student-teacher ratio at Swayzee Elementary School is 17.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Swayzee Elementary School rank in IN?

Swayzee Elementary School ranks #937 of 1,823 schools in IN.

What is Swayzee Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

Swayzee Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Swayzee Elementary School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Swayzee Elementary School has 59% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 64% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Swayzee Elementary School a charter school?

No, Swayzee Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Swayzee Elementary School a Title I school?

No, Swayzee Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Swayzee Elementary School?

46.6% of students at Swayzee Elementary School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
5th – 6th
Enrollment
251
Student-Teacher Ratio
17.9:1
Teachers (FTE)
14
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Rural
County
Grant County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
6.0%
Area population (ZIP 46986)
1,672
Area average commute
22.1 min
Area median age
46.2
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2025 ILEARN · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2025 ILEARN. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2025 ILEARN · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2025 ILEARN. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 46986; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24

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