East Elementary School
Tel:
(906) 779-2620
East Elementary School serves 110 students in grades 5-6.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 37%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 43%) for the 2017-18 school year.
East Elementary School placed in the top 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is equal to the Michigan state level of 18:1.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 34% (majority Black).
Top Placements
East Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
- Category Attribute
- Reading/Language Arts Proficiency Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
- Community Size Largest student body (number of students) (Top 20%)
School Overview
East Elementary School's student population of 110 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 6 teachers has grown by 20% over five school years.
Grades Offered | Grades 5-6 |
Total Students | 110 students |
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Gender % |
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Total Classroom Teachers | 6 teachers |
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Students by Grade |
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School Comparison
East Elementary School is ranked within the top 50% of all 3,119 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of East Elementary School is 0.29, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.52. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (MI) |
Overall Testing Rank | #1035 out of 3119 schools (Top 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 30-34% | 37% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 55-59% | 43% |
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Student : Teacher Ratio | 18:1 | 18:1 |
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American Indian | 1% | 1% |
Asian | 4% | 3% |
Hispanic | 4% | 8% |
Black | 1% | 18% |
White | 84% | 66% |
Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
Two or more races | 6% | 4% |
All Ethnic Groups |
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Diversity Score | 0.29 | 0.52 |
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Eligible for Free Lunch | 45% | 45% |
Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 4% | 5% |
School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
School District Name | Iron Mountain School District |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, MI Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school, middle school and elementary school to East Elementary School is Imk Community Education (0.2 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Iron Mountain Imk Community Education Alternative School
Magnet School
Grades: K-12 | 103 students
0.2 miles
800 East E St
Iron Mountain, MI 49801
(906) 779-2660 0.2 K-12 103 - Iron Mountain Iron Mountain High School Grades: 9-12 | 300 students
0.6 miles
300 West B St
Iron Mountain, MI 49801
(906) 779-2610 0.6 9-12 300 - Iron Mountain Central Middle School Alternative School
Grades: 7-8 | 123 students
0.7 miles
300 W B St
Iron Mountain, MI 49801
(906) 779-2610 0.7 7-8 123 - Kingsford Kingsford High School Grades: 9-12 | 555 students
0.9 miles
431 Hamilton Ave
Kingsford, MI 49802
(906) 779-2670 0.9 9-12 555 - Kingsford Kingsford Middle School Grades: 5-8 | 566 students
0.9 miles
445 Hamilton Ave
Kingsford, MI 49802
(906) 779-2680 0.9 5-8 566
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