Swartz Creek Community Schools

The Swartz Creek Community Schools district in Michigan encompasses 8 schools, including 5 elementary schools, 1 middle school, 1 high school, and 1 alternative virtual school. The district serves a diverse student population with varying academic performance and socioeconomic backgrounds.

Swartz Creek High School stands out with a relatively high 4-year graduation rate of 94.2% but lower-than-average test scores, especially in math, and a high chronic absenteeism rate of 27.3%. Syring Elementary School is ranked higher than other elementary schools in the district, but it also has a high free/reduced lunch rate of 65.92% and a chronic absenteeism rate of 31.5%. The Swartz Creek Virtual Learning Center stands out with a significantly lower 4-year graduation rate of 63.2%, a very high chronic absenteeism rate of 89.8%, and lower test scores compared to district and state averages.

Overall, the data reveals significant variation in school performance within the Swartz Creek Community Schools district, suggesting the need for targeted interventions and support to address the unique challenges faced by each school. The high chronic absenteeism rates, disparities in student populations, and the challenges faced by the virtual school are areas of concern that the district should prioritize to ensure equitable educational opportunities for all students.