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Swan Valley School District

8380 Ohern Rd
Saginaw, MI 48609-5118
(District boundaries shown in map)
9/
10
Top 20%

Top Rankings

Swan Valley School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Michigan for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
For the 2025-26 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,762 students in Swan Valley School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 10% of public schools in Michigan.
Public Schools in Swan Valley School District have an average math proficiency score of 52% (versus the Michigan public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 59% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public school average of 37% (majority Black).

Overview

This School District
This State (MI)
# Schools
5 Schools
3,506 Schools
# Students
1,762 Students
1,376,194 Students
# Teachers
99 Teachers
82,370 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
18:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Swan Valley School District, which is ranked within the top 20% of all 845 school districts in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 70% has decreased from 85-89% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (MI)
#87 out of 862 school districts
(Top 20%)
52%
35%
59%
45%
41%
38%
70%
81%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.39
0.56
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
n/a
4%
% Hispanic
16%
9%
% Black
2%
18%
% White
76%
63%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $12,852 in this school district is less than the state median of $18,512. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $11,316 is less than the state median of $17,694. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (MI)
Total Revenue
$23 MM
$25,476 MM
Spending
$20 MM
$24,351 MM
Revenue / Student
$12,852
$18,512
Spending / Student
$11,316
$17,694

Best Swan Valley School District Public Schools (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Robert B Havens Elementary School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
457 Van Wormer Rd
Saginaw, MI 48609
(989) 921-4201
Gr: PK-5 | 391 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #22.
Swan Valley Middle School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
453 Van Wormer Rd
Saginaw, MI 48609
(989) 921-2601
Gr: 6-8 | 386 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #33.
Swan Valley Adult And Alternative Education
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
8400 Ohern Rd
Saginaw, MI 48609
(989) 921-2471
Gr: 9-12 | 29 students Student-teacher ratio: 29:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #44.
Shields Elementary School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 58% )
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
6900 Stroebel Rd
Saginaw, MI 48609
(989) 921-4701
Gr: PK-5 | 437 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #55.
Swan Valley High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
8400 Ohern Rd
Saginaw, MI 48609
(989) 921-2401
Gr: 9-12 | 519 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 24%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Swan Valley School District?
Swan Valley School District manages 5 public schools serving 1,762 students.
What is the rank of Swan Valley School District?
Swan Valley School District is ranked #86 out of 845 school districts in Michigan (top 20%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Michigan school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 20%), Highest math proficiency (Top 10%) and Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Swan Valley School District?
76% of Swan Valley School District students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Swan Valley School District?
Swan Valley School District has a student/teacher ratio of 18:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What is Swan Valley School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $11,316 is less than the state median of $17,694. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • District size: 5 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 1,762 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 23%
  • : 70% (Top 50% in MI)
  • : Top 20%
  • : 52% (Top 10%)
  • : 59% (Top 20%)
  • : 41% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

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