Elms Road Elementary School vs Swartz Creek Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Michigan, United States, 3.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Elms Road Elementary School
Swartz Creek · Public elementary · Grades 3–5
420 students
Swartz Creek Middle School
Swartz Creek · Public middle · Grades 6–8
758 students
| Measure | Elms Road Elementary School Swartz Creek, Michigan | Swartz Creek Middle School Swartz Creek, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 32 Lower 50% | 47 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1111 of 1,581 | #240 of 485 |
| National rank | #37408 of 50,301 | #8415 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 3–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 420 | 758 |
| Enrollment | 420 | 758 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 51.2% | 43.9% |
| Students per teacher | 21.0 | 17.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 41% | 51% |
| Math proficiency | 26% | 33% |
| city | Swartz Creek | Swartz Creek |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Swartz Creek Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (46.5 vs 31.7).
- •Swartz Creek Middle School does better on math proficiency (33% vs 26%).
- •Swartz Creek Middle School does better on reading proficiency (51% vs 41%).
- •Swartz Creek Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (43.9% vs 51.2%).
- •Swartz Creek Middle School does better on students per teacher (17.6 vs 21.0).
- •Swartz Creek Middle School is the larger school with 758 students compared with 420.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Elms Road Elementary School better than Swartz Creek Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Swartz Creek Middle School ranks higher (46.5 vs 31.7 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Elms Road Elementary School and Swartz Creek Middle School?
About 3.8 km in a straight line, between Swartz Creek and Swartz Creek in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Elms Road Elementary School: 420. Swartz Creek Middle School: 758. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Elms Road Elementary School and Swartz Creek Middle School rank in Michigan?
Elms Road Elementary School is 1111th of 1,581 and Swartz Creek Middle School is 240th of 485 among elementary schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).