Top Rankings
Eau Claire Public Schools ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2025-26 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 616 students in Eau Claire Public Schools. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Michigan.
Public Schools in Eau Claire Public Schools have an average math proficiency score of 12% (versus the Michigan public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 22% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Michigan public school average of 37% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (MI)
# Schools
4 Schools
3,508 Schools
# Students
616 Students
1,376,286 Students
# Teachers
46 Teachers
82,375 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Eau Claire Public Schools, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 846 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 60-69% has decreased from 70-79% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#715 out of 862 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
12%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
38%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)60-69%
81%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.68
0.56
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
n/a
4%
% Hispanic
40%
9%
% Black
23%
18%
% White
33%
63%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $17,080 in this school district is less than the state median of $18,510. The school district revenue/student has grown by 15% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,823 is less than the state median of $17,693. The school district spending/student has grown by 15% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$11 MM
$25,476 MM
Spending
$9 MM
$24,351 MM
Revenue / Student
$17,080
$18,510
Spending / Student
$14,823
$17,693
Best Eau Claire Public Schools Public Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Way Eau Claire
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
6295 W Main St
Eau Claire, MI 49111
(269) 461-3121
Eau Claire, MI 49111
(269) 461-3121
Gr: 9-12 | 26 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #22.
Eau Claire High School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
7450 Hochberger Rd
Eau Claire, MI 49111
(269) 461-6997
Eau Claire, MI 49111
(269) 461-6997
Gr: 9-12 | 191 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #33.
Eau Claire Middle School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
7450 Hochberger Rd
Eau Claire, MI 49111
(269) 461-6997
Eau Claire, MI 49111
(269) 461-6997
Gr: 6-8 | 147 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #44.
Lybrook Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
6238 W Main St
Eau Claire, MI 49111
(269) 461-6191
Eau Claire, MI 49111
(269) 461-6191
Gr: PK-5 | 252 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Eau Claire Public Schools?
Eau Claire Public Schools manages 4 public schools serving 616 students.
What is the rank of Eau Claire Public Schools?
Eau Claire Public Schools is ranked #728 out of 846 school districts in Michigan (bottom 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: Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Eau Claire Public Schools?
40% of Eau Claire Public Schools students are Hispanic, 33% of students are White, 23% of students are Black, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Eau Claire Public Schools?
Eau Claire Public Schools has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What is Eau Claire Public Schools's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,823 is less than the state median of $17,693. The school district spending/student has grown by 15% over four school years.
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