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Schools in Thomas Township · Hemlock Public School District, Swan Valley School District

Thomas Township’s public schools outscore 82% of Michigan districts

On the state math tests, 46% of Thomas Township’s students scored proficient, above the Michigan average (34%). The grade covers the two public school districts serving Thomas Township, from kindergarten through graduation, on state tests and graduation. Each state writes its own tests, so this is the one TownRatings grade compared within Michigan, not nationally.

#172of 699 Michigan townsK–12Where will my kid go?

From Michigan state tests taken in spring 2022, when 99% of students in the tested grades sat them, and the class of 2023’s four-year graduation rate, as reported to the U.S. Department of Education.

Reading proficiency
56%
▲ 10 pts vs MI 45%
2021–22
Math proficiency
46%
▲ 12 pts vs MI 34%
2021–22
Graduate on time
90–94%
▲ 8–12 pts vs MI 82%
class of 2023
Spent per student
$12.6K
▼ 24% vs MI $16.5K
FY2024 · Swan Valley
Students per teacher
17.8
MI 16.5 · larger classes
Schools in town
5
1,302 students on the public path
In brief

Thomas Township’s schools, in brief

Above the state on both counts

Reading proficiency is 56% and math 46% across both districts in spring 2022, against 45% and 34% statewide; 90–94% of the class of 2023 graduated in four years, against 82%. Test scores ↓

Spending and class size

Hemlock Public spends $12,696 per student and Swan Valley $12,551, against $16,528 across Michigan (FY2024). Neither counts toward the grade. Districts ↓

Choice beyond the district

Community Baptist Christian School (private) is in town. Every school ↓

Written from the figures on this page. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023; each school’s own letter uses 2020–21 results.

The School Grade

What’s behind Thomas Township’s grade

A Test scoresB+ Graduation

A−: better than 82% of Michigan school districts, #172 of 699 Michigan towns. Test scores and graduation are both above the Michigan average; test scores are the stronger of the two.

Michigan school districts we grade (815)Better than 82%
Lower resultsHigher results
Michigan towns with similar household incomes (1130)Better than 86%
Towns in Saginaw County (27)Better than 78%
A−AA fairly firm grade. Ordinary sampling error in 1,462 test results and a graduating class of 151 could put Thomas Township anywhere from A− to A. The tests are from spring 2022, when 99% of Thomas Township’s students in the tested grades sat them (1,464 in math, 1,462 in reading).

How TownRatings grades schools →

Where will my kid go?

Pick a grade. These are the public schools that serve Thomas Township, with each school’s own grade.

The path, start to finish
PK–5Robert B Havens Elem SchoolSwan Valley School DistrictA
6–8Swan Valley Middle SchoolSwan Valley School DistrictB
9–12Swan Valley High SchoolSwan Valley School DistrictB

Thomas Township runs its own schools through grade 12 (Hemlock Public School District). From grade PK, students attend the Swan Valley School District, shared with James and Swan Creek. Parts of Thomas Township (15% of its land) are served by Freeland instead. To confirm the school for a specific address, ask the district.

Two districts serve Thomas Township

Spending and class size are shown but don’t count toward the grade. Each district’s own page has every school.

Hemlock Public School DistrictGrades PK–12 · 5 schools · 1,239 students, up 7% since 2020–21 · 17.1 per teacher (MI 16.5)
$12,696MI $16,528 · FY2024
B+
Swan Valley School DistrictGrades PK–12 · 5 schools · 1,778 students, down 2% since 2020–21 · 18.3 per teacher (MI 16.5)
$12,551MI $16,528 · FY2024
A
Test scores · 2021–22

Well above the state in reading

Reading · PK–12, Hemlock Public School District50%
State average 45.4% · 558 students tested
Math · PK–12, Hemlock Public School District42%
State average 33.6% · 559 students tested
Reading · PK–12, Swan Valley School District59%
State average 45.4% · 904 students tested
Math · PK–12, Swan Valley School District48%
State average 33.6% · 905 students tested

Thomas Township vs. its neighbors

Schools grades for the Michigan towns that share Thomas Township’s borders.

Schools next door
TownSchoolsMain districts
Thomas TownshipA−Hemlock Public PK–12 · Swan Valley PK–12
Saginaw—Saginaw Township
Swan CreekA−St. Charles PK–12 · Swan Valley PK–12
RichlandB+Hemlock Public
JamesASwan Valley
TittabawasseeAFreeland

2 of the 5 neighbors share Swan Valley with Thomas Township for grades PK–12, so their letters differ mainly through the lower grades.

Every school in Thomas Township

5 schools. Each public school’s letter compares its own 2020–21 reading and math results with Michigan’s other public schools (the newest school-level results we have).

District schools in Thomas Townshipby address
Robert B Havens Elem School
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · Saginaw
A
390 students18:1Rate it →
Swan Valley Middle School
Middle · Grades 6–8 · Saginaw
B
408 students18:1Rate it →
Swan Valley High School
High · Grades 9–12 · Saginaw
B
504 students18:1Rate it →
Other district programsby referral or application
Swan Valley Adult and Alternative Education
High · Grades 9–12 · Saginaw
Alternative Education
29 studentsRate it →
Private schoolstuition; no state tests, so no grade
Community Baptist Christian School
Grades PK–12 · Saginaw
Private · Religious
78 students11:1Rate it →

Questions about Thomas Township’s schools

Are Thomas Township’s schools good?

By Michigan’s own tests, yes: the public schools Thomas Township children attend outscore 82% of Michigan’s school districts on tests and graduation, an A− Schools grade, #172 of 699 Michigan towns. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 86%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.

What school district is Thomas Township in?

Two districts: Hemlock Public School District runs grades PK–12, and Swan Valley School District runs grades PK–12, shared with James and Swan Creek.

Where do Thomas Township kids go to high school?

Swan Valley High School in Saginaw, with 504 students; its own test results earn a B.

What is Thomas Township’s graduation rate?

90–94% of the class of 2023 in Swan Valley School District graduated in four years, against 82% across Michigan.

How much does Thomas Township spend per student?

$12,696 in Hemlock Public School District and $12,551 in Swan Valley School District (FY2024), against $16,528 across Michigan. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.

Are there private schools in Thomas Township?

Yes: Community Baptist Christian School (religious, grades PK–12, 78 students).

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School data: state test results (2021–22, with participation) and four-year graduation rates (class of 2023) reported to the U.S. Department of Education (EDFacts via ED Data Express); each school’s own letter uses its 2020–21 results (EDFacts via the Urban Institute); schools and enrollment from NCES (2024–25; private schools 2023–24); spending from the Census Bureau’s school finance survey (FY2024). The School Grade is our own summary, graded within Michigan. Stars are from neighbors.