East
Tel:
(616)494-2425
- East serves 594 students in grades Kindergarten-7.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 31% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 39%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 46% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 49%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 18:1.
- Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 34%.
Top Placements
East places among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 10%)
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 20%)
- Community Size Largest student body (number of students) (Top 20%)
- Student Attention Lowest teacher:student ratio (Top 20%)
School Overview
- East's student population of 594 students has declined by 16% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 40 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-7 |
| Total Students | 594 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 40 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- East's student:teacher ratio of 15:1 has decreased from 17:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of East is 0.62, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.28. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (MI) |
| Overall School Rank | #1571 out of 3,159 schools (Top 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 31% | 39% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 46% | 49% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 15:1 | 18:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 1% | 3% |
| Hispanic | 48% | 8% |
| Black | 7% | 18% |
| White | 38% | 66% |
| Two or more races | 6% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.62 | 0.28 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 62% | 40% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 11% | 6% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Holland City School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, MI Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to East is Black River Public School Middle/high (0.5 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Black River Public School Middle/high (0.5 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Black River Public School Middle/high (0.5 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Holland Black River Public School Middle/high Charter School
Grades: 6-12 | 566 students
0.5 miles
491 Columbia Ave
Holland, MI 49423
(616)355-0055 0.5 6-12 566 - Holland Maplewood Special Education School
Grades: K
1.2 miles
925 Central Ave
Holland, MI 49423
(616)494-2650 1.2 K n/a - Holland Holland Heights Grades: K-7 | 299 students
1.3 miles
856 East 12th St
Holland, MI 49423
(616)494-2750 1.3 K-7 299 - Holland Holland High School Grades: 8-12 | 1431 students
1.6 miles
600 Van Raalte Ave
Holland, MI 49423
(616)494-2200 1.6 8-12 1431 - Holland Holland Virtual Technical High School Alternative School
Grades: 6-12 | 93 students
1.6 miles
600 Van Raalte Ave
Holland, MI 49423
(616)494-2815 1.6 6-12 93
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