Swan Creek School

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Swan Creek School ranks 388 th of 859 Maryland alternative schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Swan Creek School is an alternative public virtual school serving grades 2-12 in Harford County Public Schools district in Aberdeen, MD. With 488 students, the school has a diverse student body, with 42.83% White, 35.66% African American, 9.84% Hispanic, 2.25% Asian, and 8.81% two or more races.

Despite being ranked 9 out of 25 school districts in Maryland and having a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger, Swan Creek School significantly underperforms the district and state averages on standardized tests. In 2023-2024, only 9.8% of Swan Creek students were proficient or better in MCAP Mathematics, compared to 24.9% for Harford County and 24.1% for Maryland. The school also struggles in English Language Arts, with 43.9% proficiency compared to 56.7% for the district and 48.4% for the state. Additionally, Swan Creek has a high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, at 36.07%, indicating a higher proportion of economically disadvantaged students.

However, Swan Creek School's low student-teacher ratio of 10:1 suggests it may be providing more individualized attention and support for its students. This is in contrast to the nearby Harford Academy at Campus Hills, another alternative school in the same district, which has an even lower student-teacher ratio of 2.7:1 and spends significantly more per student. This discrepancy in resources and support may contribute to Swan Creek's lower academic performance compared to other alternative schools in the area, as well as the challenges it faces in delivering effective virtual instruction to its students.

Detail:

Public, Virtual, Alternative 2-12

253 Paradise Road
Aberdeen, MD 21001-2399

(410) 273-5594

District: Harford County Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
388^th of 859 Maryland Alternative Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $24,609

Student/teacher ratio: 9.7

Number of students: 402

Racial breakdown:

White:

48.0%

African American:

29.4%

Hispanic:

11.2%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 25.6%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Swan Creek School ranks better than 54.8% of elementary schools in Maryland. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 48.68. (See more...)

Compare Details Swan Creek School ranks worse than 59.8% of middle schools in Maryland. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 31.91. (See more...)

Compare Details Swan Creek School ranks worse than 78.8% of high schools in Maryland. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 32.28. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Swan Creek School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.

The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (48%), African American (29.4%), Hispanic (11.2%). (See more...)

Compare Details 25.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Swan Creek School is 9.7. (See more...)

Compare Swan Creek School employs 41 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Swan Creek School is $24,609.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Swan Creek School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

SchoolDigger ranks Swan Creek School 196^th of 328 Maryland public middle schools. (See Swan Creek School in the ranking list.)

SchoolDigger ranks Swan Creek School 115^th of 146 Maryland public high schools. (See Swan Creek School in the ranking list.)

Harford County Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Harford County Public Schools 9^th of 25 Maryland school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Swan Creek School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MD State Percentile
2022	35.59	527^th	862	38.9%
2023	34.86	511^th	855	40.2%
2024	48.68	388^th	859	54.8%

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Data source: test scores: Maryland State Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Swan Creek School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MD State Percentile
2022	45.33	173^rd	333	48.0%
2023	23.74	235^th	322	27.0%
2024	31.91	196^th	328	40.2%

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Rank History for Swan Creek School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MD State Percentile
2022	25.39	163^rd	225	27.6%
2023	16.48	123^rd	127	3.1%
2024	32.28	115^th	146	21.2%

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Data source: test scores: Maryland State Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Data source: Maryland State Department of Education

Review counts

All ratings (Avg rating: 1)

100%

Reviews:

by a student
Wednesday, September 25, 2024

This is the 2nd worst school in the county. First, online school should be banned because it can give depression, more screen time, bad and worse scores, and sometimes issues. This is a scam, pick a different school. Close Quote

Enrollment information for Swan Creek School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2022	330	397	31	79	4	1	74	0	916
2023	209	174	11	48	0	1	43	2	488
2024	193	118	6	45	0	0	39	1	402

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Swan Creek School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2022	916	52.0	17.6	53.9
2023	488	48.7	10.0	36.1
2024	402	41.0	9.7	25.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Swan Creek School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2022	916	52.0	17.6	53.9
2023	488	48.7	10.0	36.1
2024	402	41.0	9.7	25.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Swan Creek School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2022	$6,266 (41.4%)	$8,868 (58.6%)	$15,134
2023	$5,312 (21.6%)	$19,297 (78.4%)	$24,609

Data source: Maryland Department of Education

Schools Near Swan Creek School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking ()				Ranking ()				MCAP Mathematics (2024)					MCAP English Language Arts (2024)								MCAP Geometry (2024)	MCAP Science (2024)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score ()	Statewide Rank ()	State Percentile ()	SchoolDigger Rating ()	Average Standard Score ()	Statewide Rank ()	State Percentile ()	Rank Change from Previous Year	MCAP Mathematics 3rd Grade	MCAP Mathematics 4th Grade	MCAP Mathematics 5th Grade	MCAP Mathematics 7th Grade	MCAP Mathematics All Grades	MCAP English Language Arts 3rd Grade	MCAP English Language Arts 4th Grade	MCAP English Language Arts 5th Grade	MCAP English Language Arts 6th Grade	MCAP English Language Arts 7th Grade	MCAP English Language Arts 8th Grade	MCAP English Language Arts 10th Grade	MCAP English Language Arts All Grades	MCAP Geometry End of Course	MCAP Science 5th Grade	MCAP Science 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Swan Creek School	Public, Virtual, Alternative	2-12	253 Paradise Road	Aberdeen	21001	Harford County	Harford County Public Schools	No	No	Yes	No	(410) 273-5594	402	41	9.7	25.6%	193 (48.0%)	118 (29.4%)	45 (11.2%)	6 (1.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	39 (9.7%)								(n/a)	80.0	18.2	27.8	6.7	9.8	54.5	40.9	55.6	34.3	37.5	43.6	48.5	43.9	6.9	35.3	16.7	$24,609	$5,312	$19,297
Harford Academy at Campus Hills	Public, Alternative	PK, KG-12	100 Thomas Run Rd	Bel Air	21015	Harford County	Harford County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(410) 638-3810	139	52	2.6	64.7%	66 (47.5%)	41 (29.5%)	14 (10.1%)	9 (6.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (6.5%)								(n/a)

Frequently Asked Questions about Swan Creek School

How many students attend Swan Creek School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 402 students attended Swan Creek School.

Is Swan Creek School a good school?

Swan Creek School ranks 388^th of 859 Maryland alternative schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

What district is Swan Creek School in?

Harford County Public Schools

What is the racial makeup of Swan Creek School?

Students at Swan Creek School are 48% White, 29% African American, 11% Hispanic, 10% Two or more races, 1% Asian.

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