Serving 165 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Swartz Creek Virtual Learning Center ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤20% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 21-39% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 48%).
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 165 students
- Minority Enrollment: 33%
- Graduation Rate: 30-39% (Btm 50% in MI)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
School Overview
Swartz Creek Virtual Learning Center's student population of 165 students has grown by 52% over five school years.
The teacher population of 2 teachers has declined by 33% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
165 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Swartz Creek Virtual Learning Center ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,925 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Swartz Creek Virtual Learning Center is 0.52, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.55. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2208 out of 2925 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
48%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
7%
9%
Black
15%
18%
White
67%
64%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
11%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
30-39%
84%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
64%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Swartz Creek Virtual Learning Center's ranking?
Swartz Creek Virtual Learning Center is ranked #2208 out of 2,925 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Michigan.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% MI state average), while 21-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 48% MI state average).
What is the graduation rate of Swartz Creek Virtual Learning Center?
The graduation rate of Swartz Creek Virtual Learning Center is 30-39%, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 84%.
How many students attend Swartz Creek Virtual Learning Center?
165 students attend Swartz Creek Virtual Learning Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of Swartz Creek Virtual Learning Center students are White, 15% of students are Black, 11% of students are Two or more races, and 7% of students are Hispanic.
What grades does Swartz Creek Virtual Learning Center offer ?
Swartz Creek Virtual Learning Center offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is Swartz Creek Virtual Learning Center part of?
Swartz Creek Virtual Learning Center is part of Swartz Creek Community Schools School District.
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