East
Tel:
(616) 494-2425
East serves 585 students in grades Kindergarten-7.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 31% (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 44% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 43%) for the 2017-18 school year.
East placed in the top 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 18:1.
Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 34% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Top Placements
East places among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 10%)
- Student Attention Lowest teacher:student ratio (Top 20%)
School Overview
East's student population of 585 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 41 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-7 |
| Total Students | 585 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 41 teachers |
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School Comparison
East 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 is 0.64, which is more 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 | #1441 out of 3119 schools (Top 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 31% | 37% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 44% | 43% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 14:1 | 18:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 1% | 3% |
| Hispanic | 46% | 8% |
| Black | 9% | 18% |
| White | 37% | 66% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 7% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.64 | 0.52 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 65% | 45% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 12% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Holland City School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, MI Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school and middle school to East is Black River Public School Middlehigh (0.5 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Black River Public School Elementary School (0.5 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Holland Black River Public School Elementary School Charter School
Grades: K-5 | 396 students
0.5 miles
513 Columbia Avenue
Holland, MI 49423
(616) 355-0055 0.5 K-5 396 - Holland Black River Public School Middlehigh Charter School
Grades: 6-12 | 557 students
0.5 miles
491 Columbia Ave
Holland, MI 49423
(616) 355-0055 0.5 6-12 557 - Holland Roerinkknoll Education Center Special Education School
Grades: Inquire with school
1.0 miles
455 E 8th Street
Holland, MI 49424
(616) 738-8940 1.0 Inquire with school n/a - Holland Maplewood Special Education School
Grades: PK-K
1.2 miles
925 Central Ave
Holland, MI 49423
(616) 494-2650 1.2 PK-K n/a - Holland Holland Heights Grades: PK-7 | 282 students
1.3 miles
856 East 12th St
Holland, MI 49423
(616) 494-2750 1.3 PK-7 282
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