Serving 139 students in grades 6-8, Eau Claire Middle 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 10-14% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 80% 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: 6-8
- Enrollment: 139 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 80%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MI
- Math Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Eau Claire Middle School's attendance zone covers the entire Eau Claire, MI school district, encompassing approximately 50 square miles. The typical drive to the school is 10-12 minutes, with an average distance of 3.8 miles from the school to the edge of the zone and a maximum distance of 8 miles to the furthest edge.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
School Overview
Eau Claire Middle School's student population of 139 students has declined by 19% over five school years.
The teacher population of 10 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
139 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Eau Claire Middle 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 Eau Claire Middle School is 0.65, which is more 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
#2533 out of 3025 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
35%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
45%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
16:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
49%
9%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
Black
28%
18%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
White
20%
63%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
3%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)33.1%
33.3%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
86%
45%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-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 Eau Claire Middle School's ranking?
Eau Claire Middle School is ranked #2533 out of 3,025 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Michigan.
What schools are Eau Claire Middle School often compared to?
Eau Claire Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Coloma Junior High School, Lakeshore Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% MI state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
How many students attend Eau Claire Middle School?
139 students attend Eau Claire Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of Eau Claire Middle School students are Hispanic, 28% of students are Black, 20% of students are White, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Eau Claire Middle School?
Eau Claire Middle School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 16:1.
What grades does Eau Claire Middle School offer ?
Eau Claire Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Eau Claire Middle School part of?
Eau Claire Middle School is part of Eau Claire School District.
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