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Swan Valley Middle School

453 Van Wormer Rd
Saginaw, MI 48609
(School attendance zone shown in map)
7/
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Top 50%
Serving 386 students in grades 6-8, Swan Valley Middle 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 43% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 52% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is equal to the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 386 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 23%
  • : Top 50% in MI
  • : 43% (Top 50%)
  • : 52% (Top 50%)
  • : 35-39% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Swan Valley Middle School's student population of 386 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
386 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
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Students by Grade
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
Swan Valley Middle School ranks within the top 50% of all 3,069 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Swan Valley Middle School is 0.38, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.55. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (MI)
#1007 out of 3069 schools
(Top 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Swan Valley Middle School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
43%
34%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Swan Valley Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Michigan by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
52%
45%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Swan Valley Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Michigan by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
35-39%
38%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Swan Valley Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Michigan by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Swan Valley Middle School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
1%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Swan Valley Middle School and percentage of American Indian public school students in Michigan by year, with the latest 2007-08 school year data.
Asian
1%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Swan Valley Middle School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
17%
9%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Swan Valley Middle School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
1%
18%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Swan Valley Middle School and the percentage of Black public school students in Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
77%
64%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Swan Valley Middle School and the percentage of White public school students in Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Swan Valley Middle School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Swan Valley Middle School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Michigan.
0.38
This chart displays the diversity score of Swan Valley Middle School and the public school average diversity score of Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
37%
49%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Swan Valley Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Swan Valley Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is Swan Valley Middle School's ranking?
Swan Valley Middle School is ranked #1007 out of 3,069 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Michigan.
What schools are Swan Valley Middle School often compared to?
Swan Valley Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like White Pine Middle School, St. Charles Community Middlehigh School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
43% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% MI state average), while 52% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
How many students attend Swan Valley Middle School?
386 students attend Swan Valley Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of Swan Valley Middle School students are White, 17% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Swan Valley Middle School?
Swan Valley Middle School has a student ration of 17:1, which is equal to the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Swan Valley Middle School offer ?
Swan Valley Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Swan Valley Middle School part of?
Swan Valley Middle School is part of Swan Valley School District.
In what neighborhood is Swan Valley Middle School located?
Swan Valley Middle School is located in the Shields neighborhood of Saginaw, MI. There are 4 other public schools located in Shields.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 386 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 23%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 43% (Top 50%)
  • : 52% (Top 50%)
  • : 35-39% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

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