East China School District

1585 Meisner Rd
East China, MI 48054-4143
(District boundaries shown in map)
7/
10
Top 50%

Top Rankings

East China School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Michigan for:

Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 10 public schools serving 3,781 students in East China School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Michigan.
Public Schools in East China School District have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Michigan public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 48% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Michigan public school average of 35% (majority Black).

Overview

2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
This State (MI)
# Schools
10 Schools
3,540 Schools
# Students
3,781 Students
1,394,596 Students
# Teachers
210 Teachers
82,754 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
18:1

District Rank

East China School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 850 school districts in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 89% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
State Average (MI)
#342 out of 855 school districts
(Top 50%)
This chart display the overall district rank of East China   School District, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
32%
36%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of East China   School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of MI by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
46%
48%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of East China   School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of MI by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
89%
84%
This chart display public school graduation rate of East China   School District and public school graduation rate of MI by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.08
0.55
# American Indian Students
9 Students
8,802 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
25 Students
49,232 Students
% Asian Students
1%
3%
# Hispanic Students
54 Students
120,541 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
9%
# Black Students
36 Students
245,941 Students
% Black Students
1%
18%
# White Students
3,618 Students
900,679 Students
% White Students
96%
64%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
1,210 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
39 Students
68,190 Students
% of Two or more races Students
1%
5%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
-
-
# Students in K Grade:
291
114,598
# Students in 1st Grade:
230
98,757
# Students in 2nd Grade:
250
100,937
# Students in 3rd Grade:
269
100,648
# Students in 4th Grade:
264
100,558
# Students in 5th Grade:
239
102,085
# Students in 6th Grade:
276
101,953
# Students in 7th Grade:
256
104,180
# Students in 8th Grade:
333
107,358
# Students in 9th Grade:
311
121,519
# Students in 10th Grade:
353
114,888
# Students in 11th Grade:
349
109,042
# Students in 12th Grade:
360
114,025
# Ungraded Students:
-
4,048

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $13,795 in this school district is less than the state median of $18,267. The school district revenue/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,219 is less than the state median of $17,461. The school district spending/student has grown by 20% over four school years.
This School District
This State (MI)
Total Revenue
$52 MM
$25,476 MM
This chart display total revenue of East China   School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in MI by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$50 MM
$24,351 MM
This chart display total spending of East China   School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in MI by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$13,795
$18,267
This chart display average revenue per public school student in East China   School District and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in MI by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$13,219
$17,461
This chart display average spending per public school student in East China   School District and average spending per public school student of all school districts in MI by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best East China School District Public Schools (2024)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Marine City High School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1085 Ward St
Marine City, MI 48039
(810) 676-1900
Grades: 9-12
| 537 students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
St Clair High School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
2200 Clinton Ave
Saint Clair, MI 48079
(810) 676-1700
Grades: 9-12
| 746 students
Rank: #33.
Gearing Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
200 North Carney Dr
Saint Clair, MI 48079
(810) 676-1650
Grades: PK-4
| 391 students
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Marine City Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
6373 King Rd
Marine City, MI 48039
(810) 676-1201
Grades: 6-8
| 325 students
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
St Clair Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
4335 Yankee Rd
Saint Clair, MI 48079
(810) 676-1800
Grades: 5-8
| 667 students
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Palms Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
6101 Palms Rd
Fair Haven, MI 48023
(810) 676-1350
Grades: K-5
| 233 students
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Pine River Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
3575 King Rd
East China, MI 48054
(810) 676-1050
Grades: K-4
| 368 students
Rank: #88.
Belle River Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1601 Chartier Rd
Marine City, MI 48039
(810) 676-1150
Grades: K-5
| 376 students
Rank: #99.
Riverview East High School
Alternative School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
6373 King Road
Marine City, MI 48039
(810) 676-1280
Grades: 9-12
| 60 students
Rank: n/an/a
1585 Meisner Rd
East China, MI 48054
(810) 676-1018
Grades: K-12
| 78 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to East China School District?
East China School District manages 10 public schools serving 3,781 students.
What is the rank of East China School District?
East China School District is ranked #347 out of 850 school districts in Michigan (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Michigan school districts for: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in East China School District?
96% of East China School District students are White, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of East China School District?
East China School District has a student/teacher ratio of 18:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What is East China School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,219 is less than the state median of $17,461. The school district spending/student has grown by 20% over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • District size: 10 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 3,781 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 4%
  • : 89% (Top 30% in MI)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 32% (Top 50%)
  • : 46% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

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