Enrollment
758
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
38.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
19.9:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
+14% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
50.3%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
-7% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Swartz Creek Middle School compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at Swartz Creek Middle School
Swartz Creek Middle School is a higher-need, large middle school in Swartz Creek, Michigan, enrolling 758 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 19.9:1 puts it in the larger third of Michigan schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 50.3% lands close to the Michigan typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Michigan, bigger than 90% of state schools at 758 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 3,375 scored Michigan schools.
Among 353 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Michigan schools statewide, it ranks #255, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (74%) and African American (11%) (diversity index 43/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 379 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 41.6% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Discipline events run high: 153 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 758 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 2 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Swartz Creek Community Schools also operates Swartz Creek High School (996 students) and Morrish Elementary School (435 students) alongside Swartz Creek 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 Swartz Creek Middle School compares
Swartz Creek 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$11,813
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
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Swartz Creek Community Schools, which includes Swartz Creek Middle School.
$11,813
Per student
-13%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
-29%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 27.5%
State 61.5%
Federal 11.1%
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 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
- 996
- Students per teacher
- 21.7:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- 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
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 (~758 students)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Swartz Creek Middle School a good school?
Swartz Creek Middle School earns 19/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 79% of Michigan schools. 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 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.
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