Eastside Connections School
Tel:
(269) 682-2585
Eastside Connections School serves 406 students in grades Kindergarten-8.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 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 66% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 43%) for the 2017-18 school year.
Eastside Connections 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 10%) 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 24% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 34% (majority Black).
Top Placements
Eastside Connections 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 10%)
School Overview
Eastside Connections School's student population of 406 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has grown by 29% over five school years.
School Type | Magnet School |
Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-8 |
Total Students | 406 students |
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Total Classroom Teachers | 22 teachers |
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Students by Grade |
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School Comparison
Eastside Connections 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 Eastside Connections School is 0.41, 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 | #381 out of 3119 schools (Top 20%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 54% | 37% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 66% | 43% |
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Student : Teacher Ratio | 18:1 | 18:1 |
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American Indian | 1% | 1% |
Asian | 1% | 3% |
Hispanic | 6% | 8% |
Black | 9% | 18% |
White | 76% | 66% |
Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
Two or more races | 7% | 4% |
All Ethnic Groups |
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Diversity Score | 0.41 | 0.52 |
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Eligible for Free Lunch | 33% | 45% |
Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 7% | 5% |
School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
School District Name | Niles Community Schools School District |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, MI Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Eastside Connections School is Niles Senior High School (0.3 miles away)
The nearest middle school and elementary school is Ring Lardner Middle School (0.5 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Niles Niles Senior High School Grades: 9-12 | 905 students
0.3 miles
1441 Eagle St
Niles, MI 49120
(269) 683-2894 0.3 9-12 905 - Niles Ring Lardner Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 648 students
0.5 miles
801 North 17th St
Niles, MI 49120
(269) 683-6610 0.5 6-8 648 - Niles Southside Special Education School Special Education School
Grades: 4-12 | 50 students
0.8 miles
1450 Silverbrook Ave
Niles, MI 49120
(269) 683-0421 0.8 4-12 50 - Niles Northside Child Development Center Grades: PK-K | 92 students
1.2 miles
2020 North 5th St
Niles, MI 49120
(269) 683-1982 1.2 PK-K 92 - Niles Niles Community Schools Adult Education Alternative School
Grades: 9-12 | 28 students
1.3 miles
111 Spruce St
Niles, MI 49120
(269) 684-4480 1.3 9-12 28
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