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#2146 of 3,192 schools in MI
Swartz Creek Virtual Learning Center
School · Swartz Creek Community Schools · Swartz Creek, MI
A Swartz Creek Community Schools school where students score 4 points below what's typical for similar communities.
8230 CRAPO ST, Swartz Creek, MI 48473
- Math 10% proficient (2021)
- Reading 30% proficient (2021)
- 34.5% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Swartz Creek Virtual Learning Center score 20% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 24%).
2021 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is up 5 points across the 13-year record (2009–2021) and has held near 20% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 7% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 27% (multi-year average, 2009-2021)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 26 test records from MI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
81.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Swartz Creek Virtual Learning Center 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 28Car-Dependent
- Bike 36Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low90/100K
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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
$76,765
Median home value
$191,700
Median rent
$1,092/mo
College educated
24.8%
Homeownership
85.3%
Poverty rate
6.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 48473; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
2 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Genesee AcademyPrivate · tuition | 7.9 | PK–12 | 3.6 mi | 231 | Compare → |
| Transition CenterEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | PK | 3.9 mi | 49 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Swartz Creek Community Schools
- Schools in district
- 8
- Rank in district
- #2 of 8
- District spending per student
- $13,800NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 14.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Swartz Creek Virtual Learning Center is listed in Swartz Creek Community Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Swartz Creek Virtual Learning Center
Swartz Creek Virtual Learning Center is a public school in Swartz Creek, MI, part of Swartz Creek Community Schools, serving approximately 103 students in grades Pre-K-12th with a 20.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.6 out of 10 and ranks #2,146 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 7% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 27% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Swartz Creek Virtual Learning Center
What grades does Swartz Creek Virtual Learning Center serve?
Swartz Creek Virtual Learning Center serves students in grades Pre-K through 12th.
How many students attend Swartz Creek Virtual Learning Center?
Swartz Creek Virtual Learning Center has an enrollment of approximately 103 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Swartz Creek Virtual Learning Center?
The student-teacher ratio at Swartz Creek Virtual Learning Center is 20.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Swartz Creek Virtual Learning Center rank in MI?
Swartz Creek Virtual Learning Center ranks #2,146 of 3,192 schools in MI.
What is Swartz Creek Virtual Learning Center's MySchoolScout rating?
Swartz Creek Virtual Learning Center has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.6 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 Swartz Creek Virtual Learning Center?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Swartz Creek Virtual Learning Center has 7% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 27% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Is Swartz Creek Virtual Learning Center a charter school?
No, Swartz Creek Virtual Learning Center is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Swartz Creek Virtual Learning Center a Title I school?
No, Swartz Creek Virtual Learning Center is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Swartz Creek Virtual Learning Center?
81.6% of students at Swartz Creek Virtual Learning Center 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
- Pre-K – 12th
- Enrollment
- 103
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 20.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 5
- Type
- alternative
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Genesee County
- Phone
- (810) 591-4380
- 4-Year Graduation
- 34.5%
- Area population (ZIP 48473)
- 22,793
- Area average commute
- 28.9 min
- Area median age
- 46.6
Official sources & links
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 · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2021 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2021 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- 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 48473; 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, 2009-2021; directory SY 2023–24
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