Swords Creek Elementary
Swords Creek, VA · Middle School · Grades -1-7
Performance Overview
About This School
Swords Creek Elementary is a middle school located in Swords Creek, Virginia. The school serves 106 students in grades -1-7.
With a DataScore of 49/100 (D), Swords Creek Elementary performs below the state average for Virginia. Notably, the school is on an upward trend, showing meaningful improvement over the past three years.
90% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating the school serves a predominantly low-income community. DataScores measure outcomes regardless of demographics — what matters is how students perform and whether they're improving.
Frequently Asked Questions
Swords Creek Elementary has a DataScore of 49/100 (Grade D), based on academic proficiency (35%), growth trend (30%), and resource access (35%). This measures actual student outcomes, not school inputs.
Swords Creek Elementary has 106 students enrolled in grades -1-7. The student-to-teacher ratio is 9.6:1.
Yes, Swords Creek Elementary is on an upward trend with a 3-year growth score of +24, showing meaningful academic improvement.
The DataScore (0-100, A-F) grades every US public school based on academic outcomes: proficiency rates (35%), 3-year growth trend (30%), graduation rate for high schools (20%), and resource access (15%). Unlike other ratings, it focuses on what students actually achieve.
Swords Creek Elementary is part of the Russell County Public Schools in Swords Creek, Virginia. You can view all schools in this district and compare their performance on the district page.
DataScore is calculated from NCES proficiency rates, 3-year growth trends, graduation rates (high schools), and resource access indicators.