Summary:
The Swartz Creek, Michigan school district consists of 8 schools, including 5 elementary schools, 1 middle school, 1 high school, and 1 alternative virtual school. The data reveals significant disparities in performance and student demographics across the district, with some standout schools like Rankin Elementary excelling academically but also facing high chronic absenteeism, while the Swartz Creek Virtual Learning Center struggles with low graduation rates and test scores.
Swartz Creek High School has a relatively high 4-year graduation rate of 94.2%, but performance on state assessments varies considerably, with only 12.9% of 11th graders proficient in Math compared to 44.3% in Evidence-Based Reading and Writing. Chronic absenteeism is a significant issue across the district, ranging from 18.8% at Elms Road Elementary to an alarming 89.8% at the Swartz Creek Virtual Learning Center.
The high rates of free/reduced lunch eligibility, combined with the disparities in test scores and other metrics, suggest potential equity concerns that the Swartz Creek Community Schools district may need to address. Improving attendance and supporting alternative/virtual learning environments should also be key priorities for the district, which serves students alongside the neighboring Carman-Ainsworth Community Schools.
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