Serving 642 students in grades 3-5, Eastwood School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 27% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 32% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 3-5
- Enrollment: 642 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 41%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MI
- Math Proficiency: 27% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 32% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 29% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Eastwood School's attendance zone covers the entire Sturgis, MI school district, encompassing approximately 68.2 square miles. Parents can expect a typical drive of 10-15 minutes to reach the school, with an average distance of 5.2 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum of 7.2 miles to its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
School Overview
Eastwood School's student population of 642 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 3-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
642 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1994
School Calendar
School Rankings
Eastwood School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,025 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Eastwood School is 0.54, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1979 out of 3025 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
35%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
45%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
16:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
34%
9%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Black
3%
18%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
White
59%
63%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
4%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)13.4%
33.3%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
67%
45%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Eastwood School's ranking?
Eastwood School is ranked #1979 out of 3,025 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Michigan.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
27% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% MI state average), while 32% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
How many students attend Eastwood School?
642 students attend Eastwood School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of Eastwood School students are White, 34% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Eastwood School?
Eastwood School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 16:1.
What grades does Eastwood School offer ?
Eastwood School offers enrollment in grades 3-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Eastwood School part of?
Eastwood School is part of Sturgis School District.
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