Syring Elementary School

5300 Oakview Dr
Swartz Creek, MI 48473
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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6/
10
Top 50%
Serving 354 students in grades Prekindergarten-2, Syring Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is approximately equal to the Michigan state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 354 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 25%
  • : 40-44%
  • : 50-54%
  • : Syring Elementary School serves the west part of Swartz Creek, MI, covering an area of approximately 4.1 square miles. Most students live within a typical 5-10 minute drive, with the furthest distance to the school being about 2.6 miles.
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

School Overview

Syring Elementary School's student population of 354 students has grown by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has grown by 26% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
354 students

Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓

Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers

Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓

Year Founded
1968
School Calendar

School Rankings

The diversity score of Syring Elementary School is 0.42, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (MI)
(18-19)
40-44%
40%
(18-19)
50-54%
49%
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
16:1

Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓

Hispanic
8%
9%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓

Black
11%
18%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓

White
75%
63%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓

Two or more races
6%
5%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓

All Ethnic Groups
25%
0.42

Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓

(22-23)
32.5%
33.3%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
55%
45%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓

School Statewide Testing
School District Name

Sports

Colors
Crimson and White
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What schools are Syring Elementary School often compared to?
Syring Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Dieck Elementary School, Pinehurst Early Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% MI state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% MI state average).
How many students attend Syring Elementary School?
354 students attend Syring Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of Syring Elementary School students are White, 11% of students are Black, 8% of students are Hispanic, and 6% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Syring Elementary School?
Syring Elementary School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 16:1.
What grades does Syring Elementary School offer ?
Syring Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Syring Elementary School part of?
Syring Elementary School is part of Swartz Creek Community Schools.

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Quick Facts (26-27)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 354 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 25%
  • : 40-44%
  • : 50-54%
  • : Syring Elementary School serves the west part of Swartz Creek, MI, covering an area of approximately 4.1 square miles. Most students live within a typical 5-10 minute drive, with the furthest distance to the school being about 2.6 miles.
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

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