Serving 103 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Swartz Creek Virtual Learning Center ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤20% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-59% (which is approximately equal to 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 33% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 103 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 33%
- Graduation Rate: 50-54% (Btm 50% in MI)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-59% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Swartz Creek Virtual Learning Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Diversity
Community Size
School Overview
Swartz Creek Virtual Learning Center's student population of 103 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 6 teachers has grown by 100% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
103 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
School Rankings
Swartz Creek Virtual Learning Center ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,069 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Swartz Creek Virtual Learning Center is 0.52, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.56. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1760 out of 3069 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
9%
9%
Black
15%
18%
White
67%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
50-54%
81%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
79%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Swartz Creek Virtual Learning Center's ranking?
Swartz Creek Virtual Learning Center is ranked #1760 out of 3,069 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Michigan.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% MI state average), while 40-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
What is the graduation rate of Swartz Creek Virtual Learning Center?
The graduation rate of Swartz Creek Virtual Learning Center is 50-54%, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 81%.
How many students attend Swartz Creek Virtual Learning Center?
103 students attend Swartz Creek Virtual Learning Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of Swartz Creek Virtual Learning Center students are White, 15% of students are Black, 9% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Swartz Creek Virtual Learning Center?
Swartz Creek Virtual Learning Center has a student ration of 17:1, which is equal to the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Swartz Creek Virtual Learning Center offer ?
Swartz Creek Virtual Learning Center offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Swartz Creek Virtual Learning Center part of?
Swartz Creek Virtual Learning Center is part of Swartz Creek Community Schools School District.
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