How do these districts compare?
| Metric | Northwest Community Schools | Swartz Creek Community Schools |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Jackson, Michigan | Swartz Creek, Michigan |
| Total Enrollment | 3,560 | 3,510 |
| Number of Schools | 5 | 8 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 17.6:1 | 18.8:1 |
Spending
| Metric | Northwest Community Schools | Swartz Creek Community Schools |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $12,624 | $13,796 |
| Federal Revenue | 15.3% | 11.1% |
| State Revenue | 65.0% | 61.5% |
| Local Revenue | 19.7% | 27.5% |
Northwest Community Schools
Federal State Local
Swartz Creek Community Schools
Federal State Local
Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | Northwest Community Schools | Swartz Creek Community Schools |
|---|---|---|
| White | 76.0% | 77.7% |
| African American | 4.2% | 8.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7.2% | 6.1% |
| Asian | 1.0% | 0.5% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Multiracial | 11.4% | 6.7% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 41.6% | 43.6% |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | Northwest Community Schools | Swartz Creek Community Schools |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 4 | 11 |
| Schools with AP | 1 | 1 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | N/A | N/A |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | 522:1 | 324:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 28.8% | 30.1% |
School Types
Northwest Community Schools
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 2
Swartz Creek Community Schools
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 4
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools.