Serving 353 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Gearing Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 35-39% (which was approximately equal to the Michigan state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 35-39% (which was lower than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 was lower than the Michigan state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment was 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
353 students
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
School Rankings
Overall Testing Rank
#1534 out of 3025 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
45%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
16:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
3%
9%
Black
2%
18%
White
94%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)18.4%
33.3%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
33%
45%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Gearing Elementary School's ranking?
Gearing Elementary School is ranked #1534 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?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% MI state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
How many students attend Gearing Elementary School?
353 students attend Gearing Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Gearing Elementary School students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Gearing Elementary School?
Gearing Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 16:1.
What grades does Gearing Elementary School offer ?
Gearing Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Gearing Elementary School part of?
Gearing Elementary School is part of East China School District.
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