East Jordan School District

304 4th St
East Jordan, MI 49727-9003
(District boundaries shown in map)
: 
8/
10
Top 30%

Top Rankings

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

Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 10%)
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 720 students in East Jordan School District. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Michigan.
Public Schools in East Jordan School District have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the Michigan public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public school average of 37% (majority Black).

Overview

This School District
This State (MI)
# Schools
3 Schools
3,462 Schools
# Students
720 Students
1,367,533 Students
# Teachers
59 Teachers
82,879 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

East Jordan School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 844 school districts in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 85% has increased from 75-79% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (MI)
#239 out of 862 school districts
(Top 30%)
39%
35%
49%
45%
55-59%
38%
85%
81.8%
(2022-23)
11.2%
33.3%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.24
0.57
% American Indian
1%
1%
% Asian
n/a
4%
% Hispanic
5%
9%
% Black
n/a
18%
% White
87%
63%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
7%
5%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $21,824 in this school district is less than the state median of $22,572. The school district revenue/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $21,033 is less than the state median of $21,839. The school district spending/student has grown by 17% over four school years.
This School District
This State (MI)
Total Revenue
$16 MM
$30,868 MM
Spending
$15 MM
$29,866 MM
Revenue / Student
$21,824
$22,572
Spending / Student
$21,033
$21,839

Best East Jordan School District Public Schools (2026-27)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
East Jordan Middlehigh School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
101 Maple St
East Jordan, MI 49727
(231) 536-2259
Gr: 7-12 | 322 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #22.
East Jordan Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
304 4th St
East Jordan, MI 49727
(231) 536-7564
Gr: PK-6 | 393 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: n/an/a
East Jordan Alternative High School
Alternative School
951 Mill St
East Jordan, MI 49727
(231) 536-0053
Gr: 9-12 | 5 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to East Jordan School District?
East Jordan School District manages 3 public schools serving 720 students.
What is the rank of East Jordan School District?
East Jordan School District is ranked #259 out of 844 school districts in Michigan (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Michigan school districts for: Highest science proficiency (Top 10%) and Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in East Jordan School District?
87% of East Jordan School District students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of East Jordan School District?
East Jordan School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What is East Jordan School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $21,033 is less than the state median of $21,839. The school district spending/student has grown by 17% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (26-27)

  • District size: 3 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 720 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 13%
  • : 85% (Top 30% in MI)
  • : Top 30%
  • : 39% (Top 30%)
  • : 49% (Top 50%)
  • : 55-59% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

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