Top Rankings
Swan Valley School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,788 students in Swan Valley School District. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in Michigan.
Public Schools in Swan Valley School District have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the Michigan public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 48% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public school average of 35% (majority Black).
Overview
2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
This State (MI)
# Schools
5 Schools
3,540 Schools
# Students
1,788 Students
1,394,596 Students
# Teachers
97 Teachers
82,754 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
18:1
District Rank
Swan Valley School District, which is ranked within the top 20% of all 850 school districts in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 85-89% has decreased from 90-94% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#141 out of 855 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
48%
Graduation Rate
85-89%
84%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.37
0.55
# American Indian Students
1 Student
8,802 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
7 Students
49,232 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
3%
# Hispanic Students
272 Students
120,541 Students
% Hispanic Students
15%
9%
# Black Students
35 Students
245,941 Students
% Black Students
2%
18%
# White Students
1,389 Students
900,679 Students
% White Students
78%
64%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
1,210 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
84 Students
68,190 Students
% of Two or more races Students
5%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
-
# Students in K Grade:
185
114,598
# Students in 1st Grade:
126
98,757
# Students in 2nd Grade:
135
100,937
# Students in 3rd Grade:
126
100,648
# Students in 4th Grade:
138
100,558
# Students in 5th Grade:
111
102,085
# Students in 6th Grade:
116
101,953
# Students in 7th Grade:
142
104,180
# Students in 8th Grade:
143
107,358
# Students in 9th Grade:
132
121,519
# Students in 10th Grade:
149
114,888
# Students in 11th Grade:
150
109,042
# Students in 12th Grade:
131
114,025
# Ungraded Students:
4
4,048
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $12,665 in this school district is less than the state median of $18,267. The school district revenue/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $11,152 is less than the state median of $17,461. The school district spending/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$23 MM
$25,476 MM
Spending
$20 MM
$24,351 MM
Revenue / Student
$12,665
$18,267
Spending / Student
$11,152
$17,461
Best Swan Valley School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Robert B Havens Elementary School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
457 Van Wormer Rd
Saginaw, MI 48609
(989) 921-4201
Saginaw, MI 48609
(989) 921-4201
Grades: PK-5
| 375 students
Rank: #22.
Shields Elementary School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 58% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
6900 Stroebel Rd
Saginaw, MI 48609
(989) 921-4701
Saginaw, MI 48609
(989) 921-4701
Grades: PK-5
| 446 students
Rank: #33.
Swan Valley Adult And Alternative Education
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
8400 Ohern Rd
Saginaw, MI 48609
(989) 921-2471
Saginaw, MI 48609
(989) 921-2471
Grades: 9-12
| 28 students
Rank: #44.
Swan Valley High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
8400 Ohern Rd
Saginaw, MI 48609
(989) 921-2401
Saginaw, MI 48609
(989) 921-2401
Grades: 9-12
| 538 students
Rank: #55.
Swan Valley Middle School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
453 Van Wormer Rd
Saginaw, MI 48609
(989) 921-2601
Saginaw, MI 48609
(989) 921-2601
Grades: 6-8
| 401 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Swan Valley School District?
Swan Valley School District manages 5 public schools serving 1,788 students.
What is the rank of Swan Valley School District?
Swan Valley School District is ranked #121 out of 850 school districts in Michigan (top 20%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Michigan school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 20%) and Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Swan Valley School District?
78% of Swan Valley School District students are White, 15% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Swan Valley School District?
Swan Valley School District has a student/teacher ratio of 18:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What is Swan Valley School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $11,152 is less than the state median of $17,461. The school district spending/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
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