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#2459 of 2,648 schools in NC
Swann Middle School
Middle School · Guilford County Schools · Greensboro, NC
A Guilford County Schools middle school where students score 15 points below what's typical for similar communities.
811 Cypress Street, Greensboro, NC 27405
- Math 27% proficient (2022)
- Reading 35% proficient (2021)
- 13.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Swann Middle School score 31% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 46%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NC average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 48 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 27% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 37% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 42% (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 27 test records from NC state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
99.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Swann Middle 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 65Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 56Bikeable
- City Safety: High4,336/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Greensboro), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$46,498
Median home value
$150,600
Median rent
$1,002/mo
College educated
22.6%
Homeownership
49%
Poverty rate
25.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 27405; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lincoln AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 7.7 | 4–8 | 1.7 mi | 620 | Compare → |
| Mendenhall MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 3.8 | 6–8 | 2.1 mi | 619 | Compare → |
| Kiser MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 6.5 | 6–8 | 2.2 mi | 900 | Compare → |
| Lionheart Academy of the TriadPrivate · tuition | 8.4private | 4–12 | 2.3 mi | 60 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Guilford County Schools
- Schools in district
- 124
- Rank in district
- #113 of 121
- District spending per student
- $12,897NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 17.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
Swann Middle School is listed in Guilford County Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Swann Middle School
Swann Middle School is a public middle school in Greensboro, NC, part of Guilford County Schools, serving approximately 531 students in grades 6th-8th with a 13.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.6 out of 10 and ranks #2,459 of 2,648 schools in NC. State assessment records show 37% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 42% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Swann Middle School
What grades does Swann Middle School serve?
Swann Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Swann Middle School?
Swann Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 531 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Swann Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Swann Middle School is 13.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Swann Middle School rank in NC?
Swann Middle School ranks #2,459 of 2,648 schools in NC.
What is Swann Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Swann Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.6 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 Swann Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Swann Middle School has 37% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 42% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Is Swann Middle School a charter school?
No, Swann Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Swann Middle School a Title I school?
No, Swann Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Swann Middle School?
99.4% of students at Swann Middle 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
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 531
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 40
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Guilford County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 30.7%
- Phone
- (336) 370-8110
- Area population (ZIP 27405)
- 52,525
- Area average commute
- 25.5 min
- Area median age
- 32.7
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 · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 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 27405; 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, 2009-2022, multi-year average, 2009-2021; directory SY 2023–24
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