Enrollment
408
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Saginaw, MI
Swan Valley Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Swan Valley Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 27/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 263341006874
👥 S:T ratio 26
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 18
📋 Attendance 33
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Swan Valley Middle School earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median.
- #2 of 5
- middle schools in Saginaw · Resource Index
- 27
- Resource Index · Lower
- 18.5:1
- students per teacher
- 37.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Swan Valley Middle School has class sizes near the Michigan median. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Swan Valley Middle School ranks #2 of 5 middle schools in Saginaw, MI.
School address
District: Swan Valley School District · Michigan
NCES ID 263341006874 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
22.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18.5:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
+6% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
37.0%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
-32% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Swan Valley Middle School compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at Swan Valley Middle School
Swan Valley Middle School is a mid-sized middle school in Saginaw, Michigan, enrolling 408 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 18.5:1 puts it in the larger third of Michigan schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 37.0% of students eligible for free meals.
With 408 students, its enrollment sits close to the Michigan median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 3,375 scored Michigan schools.
Against 675 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #373.
Its student body is led by White (75%) and Hispanic or Latino (16%) (diversity index 40/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 408 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 27.0% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Swan Valley School District spends $10,390 per pupil, 23% below the Michigan average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Swan Valley School District also operates Swan Valley High School (504 students) and Shields Elementary School (447 students) alongside Swan Valley Middle School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Swan Valley Middle School compares
Swan Valley Middle School on the metrics families compare, against Michigan and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Michigan | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18.5:1 | ▲ 6% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 37.0% | ▼ 32% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 408 | top 40% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.5:1
Leaner classes than 22% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
408
Bigger than 49% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
37.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 32% below the Michigan average of 54.3%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
18.5:1
students per teacher
- 6% above state mean
Top 68% in Michigan - lower ratio than 32% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
27.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$10,390
per pupil, district-wide
- below Michigan avg of $13,507
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 408 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
25
in-school suspensions + 16 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 10.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 75.2%
Hispanic or Latino 16.2%
Two or More 6.1%
African American 1.5%
Asian 1.0%
Largest group: White at 75.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 40.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 40.4, Swan Valley Middle School is more mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Swan Valley School District, which includes Swan Valley Middle School.
$10,390
Per student
-23%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
-37%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 25.0%
State 68.6%
Federal 6.4%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Swan Valley Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Swan Valley High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Shields Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Robert B Havens Elem School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Swan Valley Adult and Alternative Education | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Swan Valley Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 504
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
- Enrollment
- 447
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 390
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 29
- Students per teacher
- 29:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Similar middle schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Michigan, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~408 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~18.5:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Swan Valley Middle School
How many students attend Swan Valley Middle School?
Swan Valley Middle School has 408 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Saginaw, MI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Swan Valley Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Swan Valley Middle School is 18.5:1, which is 6% higher than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 18% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Swan Valley Middle School?
37.0% of students at Swan Valley Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Swan Valley Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Swan Valley Middle School is White at 75.2% of enrollment, in Saginaw, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Swan Valley Middle School?
Swan Valley Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 27/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Swan Valley Middle School rank among middle schools in Saginaw?
By Resource Investment Index, Swan Valley Middle School ranks #2 of 5 middle schools in Saginaw, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Saginaw on the city page.
Is Swan Valley Middle School a good school?
Swan Valley Middle School earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Swan Valley School District?
Besides Swan Valley Middle School, Swan Valley School District also operates Swan Valley High School (504 students), Shields Elementary School (447 students), and Robert B Havens Elem School (390 students). See the Swan Valley School District district page for the complete list.
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