Eastern Elementary School
Tel:
(231)933-1660
- Eastern Elementary School serves 276 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 55-59% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 39%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 65-69% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 49%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- 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 2016-17 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 Hispanic), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 34%.
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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 declined by 6% 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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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 14 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Eastern Elementary School is ranked within the top 20% of all 3,167 schools in Michigan (based off of combined Math and Reading proficiency testing data) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The school's student:teacher ratio of 20:1 has decreased from 23:1 over five school years.
- 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 School Rank (16-17) | #404 out of 3167 schools (Top 20%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 55-59% | 39% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 65-69% | 49% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 20:1 | 18:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | n/a | 3% |
| Hispanic | 3% | 8% |
| Black | 1% | 18% |
| White | 91% | 66% |
| Two or more races | 5% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| 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, elementary school is Tba Isd Traverse Heights (1.5 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Traverse City Central High School Grades: 9-12 | 1378 students
0.3 miles
1150 Milliken Dr
Traverse City, MI 49686
(231)933-3500 0.3 9-12 1378 - Traverse City Tba Isd Oak Park Special Education Special Education School
Grades: PK | 87 students
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
Grades: PK-12 | 78 students
1.5 miles
933 Rose St
Traverse City, MI 49686
(231)933-5685 1.5 PK-12 78 - Traverse City Traverse Heights Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 226 students
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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