Swanson Primary Center
- Swanson Primary Center serves 220 students in grades Kindergarten-4.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 54%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 62%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- Swanson Primary Center placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is equal to the Indiana state level of 17:1.
- Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Indiana state average of 32% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Top Placements
Swanson Primary Center places among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 10%)
- Community Size Largest student body (number of students) (Top 20%)
School Overview
- Swanson Primary Center's student population of 220 students has declined by 25% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 13 teachers has grown by 160% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-4 |
| Total Students | 220 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 13 teachers |
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School Comparison
- Swanson Primary Center is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 1,762 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
- The diversity score of Swanson Primary Center is 0.70, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.51. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (IN) |
| Overall Testing Rank | #1543 out of 1762 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 30-34% | 54% |
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| Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 40-44% | 62% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 17:1 | 17:1 |
| American Indian | 1% | n/a |
| Asian | 1% | 2% |
| Hispanic | 15% | 12% |
| Black | 27% | 13% |
| White | 45% | 68% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 11% | 5% |
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| Diversity Score | 0.70 | 0.51 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 68% | 42% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 9% | 8% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | South Bend Community School Corp School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, IN Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Swanson Primary Center is Clay High School (1.5 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Clay Intermediate Center (1.9 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Darden Primary Center (1.0 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- South Bend Darden Primary Center Grades: K-4 | 451 students
1.0 miles
18645 Janet St
South Bend, IN 46637
(574) 243-7335 1.0 K-4 451 - South Bend Clay High School Grades: 9-12 | 1,040 student
1.5 miles
19131 Darden Rd
South Bend, IN 46637
(574) 393-4900 1.5 9-12 1,040 - South Bend Tarkington Traditional Center Grades: K-4 | 351 students
1.6 miles
3414 Hepler Rd
South Bend, IN 46635
(574) 393-3600 1.6 K-4 351 - South Bend Clay Intermediate Center Grades: 5-8 | 433 students
1.9 miles
52900 Lily Rd
South Bend, IN 46637
(574) 393-4300 1.9 5-8 433 - Granger Prairie Vista Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 512 students
2.4 miles
15400 Brick Rd
Granger, IN 46530
(574) 271-0055 2.4 K-5 512
School Reviews
| 5 My son was in a private school that did not have the resources to accomodate his learning. He was only in Kindergarten but his learning level was very demanding for a Kindergarten teacher. Mrs. Katie Clark at Swanson began her first year with Swanson and My son was assigned to her class. I never thought my son was going to accomplish anything in Kindergarten except learn better social skills. I was so wrong. Katie Clark took on a classroom with all different levels of learning and catered to each one. Every child in Mrs. Clark's class took home more than just learning, they learned self esteem and confidence that I have never seen a teacher accomplish as well as Mrs. Clark. My child was very fortunate to have Mrs. Clark, she is the very best Kindergarten Teacher I have every seen. M - Posted by Parent - ghera |
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