Summary:
Zip code 48609 is home to a single middle school, Swan Valley Middle School, which serves grades 6 through 8 within the Swan Valley School District.
Swan Valley Middle School is a standout performer, ranking in the 92nd percentile statewide (71st out of 896 schools) and earning a 5-star rating. The school consistently outperforms Michigan state averages in every subject and grade level tested. Its greatest strength is English Language Arts, where 86% of 8th graders are proficient on the PSAT, compared to the state average of 64.8%. Science and social studies are also exceptional, with 8th-grade proficiency rates of 64% and 70.7%, respectively, versus state averages of 39.2% and 50.3%. Even in math, its relative weak spot, the school still beats state averages by double digits, with 57.3% of 8th graders proficient on the PSAT versus 33.2% statewide.
The school is on a clear upward trajectory, with its state ranking climbing each year from the 87th to the 92nd percentile. Year-over-year test scores show dramatic gains, including a 14.9-point jump in 8th-grade math proficiency and a 12.3-point jump in science. This high achievement occurs while serving a student body where 32.11% qualify for free or reduced lunch, indicating the school effectively supports all learners. With 408 students and a student-teacher ratio of 17.9 to 1, per-student spending is $13,168. One area to watch is chronic absenteeism, which sits at 16.9%—well below the state average of 27.9% but notably higher than the district's own rate of 11.8%. Addressing this gap could further boost an already impressive academic record.
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