Summary:
In zip code 48473, there is just one middle school option for families: Swartz Creek Middle School, which serves grades 6 through 8 within the Swartz Creek Community Schools district.
Swartz Creek Middle School enrolls 758 students, with about 44% qualifying for free or reduced lunch, indicating a moderate level of economic diversity. The school’s state ranking has slipped over the past three years, from the 42nd percentile down to the 34th percentile, suggesting it is not keeping pace with other Michigan schools. Academically, the most pressing concern is math proficiency. In the 2025-2026 school year, only 19.5% of 6th graders and 14.7% of 7th graders scored proficient on the M-Step math exam, which is roughly 12 to 19 points below state averages. Eighth-grade PSAT math results were similarly weak at 20.2% proficiency. English language arts scores are better but still mostly below state levels, with 6th grade at 35.3% and 7th grade at 27.9% proficiency. Science (20.3%) and social studies (37.2%) also trail state averages significantly.
One notable bright spot occurred in the 2024-2025 school year when 8th graders matched the state average exactly at 65.3% proficiency on the PSAT ELA exam, showing the school can achieve expected results. However, chronic absenteeism affects 27.8% of students, which is a high figure that likely impacts learning. The school spends a relatively generous $14,915 per student, yet this investment has not translated into above-average outcomes. The student-teacher ratio is 17.5, and there is a consistent and pronounced gap between ELA and math performance, with math being the clear area needing the most intervention. For parents, this school offers a stable, mid-sized environment, but they should be aware of the declining rankings and significant academic challenges, particularly in math and science.
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