Summary:
Swan Valley School District in Michigan has one standout middle school, Swan Valley Middle School, which consistently ranks among the top 11-14% of middle schools in the state and maintains a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.
Swan Valley Middle School excels academically, with test scores significantly higher than the state averages across multiple subjects and grade levels. For instance, in 2024-2025, the school's 6th grade English Language Arts proficiency rate was 55.7%, compared to the state average of 38.6%, and its 7th grade Mathematics proficiency rate was 50.7%, compared to the state average of 33.3%. The school's student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is also lower than the state average, suggesting smaller class sizes and more individualized attention for students.
While Swan Valley School District appears to have a high-performing middle school, the data also reveals some areas for improvement. Swan Valley Middle School's chronic absenteeism rate of 29.5% is higher than the state average, and 41.19% of its students receive free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a significant portion of the student population may be facing economic challenges. The school's strong per-student spending of $12,750 suggests a commitment to providing quality education, but the district may need to address attendance and equity concerns to ensure all students have the resources and support they need to succeed.
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