Eastern Elementary School
Eastern Elementary School serves 276 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
Eastern Elementary School placed in the top 20% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is higher 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.
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 18:1.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 34% (majority Black).
Top Placements
Eastern Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
- Category Attribute
- Overall Rank Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
- Math Proficiency Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
- Reading/Language Arts Proficiency Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
School Overview
Eastern Elementary School's student population of 276 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 14 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 276 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 14 teachers |
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School Comparison
Eastern Elementary School is ranked within the top 20% 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 Eastern Elementary School is 0.17, 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 | #505 out of 3119 schools (Top 20%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 50-54% | 37% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 55-59% | 43% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 20:1 | 18:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 1% | 3% |
| Hispanic | 2% | 8% |
| Black | 2% | 18% |
| White | 91% | 66% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 4% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.17 | 0.52 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 17% | 45% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 6% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Traverse City Area School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, MI Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Eastern Elementary School is Central High School (0.3 miles away)
The nearest middle school and elementary school is Tba Isd Traverse Heights (1.5 miles away)
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- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Traverse City Central High School Math: 3% | Reading: 2%Rank:1/Bottom 50% Grades: 9-12 | 1,378 student10
0.3 miles
1150 Milliken Dr
Traverse City, MI 49686
(231) 933-3500 0.3 9-12 1,378 - Traverse City Tba Isd Oak Park Special Education Special Education School
Math: 21-39% | Reading: 40-59%Rank:6/Top 50% Grades: PK | 87 students10
0.7 miles
301 South Garfield Ave
Traverse City, MI 49686
(231) 933-5683 0.7 PK 87 - Traverse City Tba Isd Traverse Heights Special Education School
Math: 40-49% | Reading: 60-69%Rank:9/Top 20% Grades: PK-12 | 78 students10
1.5 miles
933 Rose St
Traverse City, MI 49686
(231) 933-5685 1.5 PK-12 78 - Traverse City Traverse Heights Elementary School Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%Rank:5/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-5 | 226 students10
1.5 miles
933 Rose St
Traverse City, MI 49686
(231) 933-6500 1.5 PK-5 226 - Traverse City Life Skills Center Special Education School Grades: Inquire with school | 70 students
1.9 miles
880 Parsons Rd
Traverse City, MI 49686
(231) 922-6357 1.9 Inquire with school 70
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