- Enrollment
- 996
- Students per teacher
- 21.7:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Swartz Creek, MI
Swartz Creek Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Swartz Creek Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 19/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 263342006880
👥 S:T ratio 20
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 24
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Swartz Creek Middle School earns 19/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 79% of Michigan schools.
- #3 of 7
- public schools in Swartz Creek · Resource Index
- 19
- Resource Index · Lower
- 19.9:1
- large classes for Michigan
- 50.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Swartz Creek Middle School has class sizes larger than 79% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Swartz Creek Middle School ranks #3 of 7 public schools in Swartz Creek, MI.
School address
District: Swartz Creek Community Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 263342006880 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-47 students YoY
Swartz Creek Middle School shrank from 801 students in 2022-23 to 754 in 2023-24 (-5.9%).
Teacher FTE added 38.6 → 44.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-47 students YoY 263342006880 · Swartz Creek, MI Middle · MID · TRAD
758 enr · 19.9:1 · 50.3% lunch · RII 19
Nearest enrollment peer: Swartz Creek High School (996 students)
Swartz Creek Middle School shrank from 801 students in 2022-23 to 754 in 2023-24 (-5.9%). Teacher FTE added 38.6 → 44.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Swartz Creek Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Swartz Creek H
Swartz Creek High School
996 students
- This school
Swartz Creek Middle School
758 students
- Morrish Elemen
Morrish Elementary School
435 students
- Elms Road Elem
Elms Road Elementary School
420 students
- Syring Element 354
Syring Elementary School
354 students
- Dieck Elementa 334
Dieck Elementary School
334 students
What this shows Swartz Creek Middle School reports 758 students on the CCD universe file.
How Swartz Creek Middle School compares
Swartz Creek Middle School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Michigan and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Michigan | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 19.9:1 | ▲ 14% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 50.3% | ▼ 7% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 758 | top 10% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.9:1
Leaner classes than 16% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
758
Bigger than 84% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
50.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 7% below the Michigan average of 54.3%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
19.9:1
students per teacher
- 14% above state mean
Top 79% in Michigan - lower ratio than 21% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
41.6%
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
$13,796
per pupil, district-wide
- below Michigan avg of $15,012
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 379 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
56
in-school suspensions + 97 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 7.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 20.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 74.0%
African American 10.7%
Two or More 8.8%
Hispanic or Latino 5.9%
Asian 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 74.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 43.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 43.0, Swartz Creek Middle School is more mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
District finance for Swartz Creek Community Schools reports $13,796 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Swartz Creek Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Swartz Creek High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Morrish Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Elms Road Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Syring Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Dieck Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Swartz Creek Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 435
- Students per teacher
- 19.8:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 420
- Students per teacher
- 23.3:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
- Enrollment
- 354
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Resource Index
- 17/100
- Enrollment
- 334
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
Nationwide middle schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~758 students)
Frequently asked questions about Swartz Creek Middle School
How many students attend Swartz Creek Middle School?
Swartz Creek Middle School has 758 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Swartz Creek, MI. CCD year-over-year: 801 (2022-23) → 754 (2023-24), down 47.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Swartz Creek Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Swartz Creek Middle School is 19.9:1, which is 14% higher than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 27% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Swartz Creek Middle School?
50.3% of students at Swartz Creek Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Swartz Creek Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Swartz Creek Middle School is White at 74.0% of enrollment, in Swartz Creek, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Swartz Creek Middle School?
Swartz Creek Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 19/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Swartz Creek Middle School rank among public schools in Swartz Creek?
By Resource Investment Index, Swartz Creek Middle School ranks #3 of 7 public schools in Swartz Creek, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Swartz Creek on the city page.
What other schools are in Swartz Creek Community Schools?
Besides Swartz Creek Middle School, Swartz Creek Community Schools also operates Swartz Creek High School (996 students), Morrish Elementary School (435 students), and Elms Road Elementary School (420 students). See the Swartz Creek Community Schools district page for the complete list.