For the 2026-27 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 1,150 students in Ecorse School District. This district's average testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Michigan.
Public Schools in Ecorse School District have an average math proficiency score of 7% (versus the Michigan public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 14% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Michigan public school average of 37% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (MI)
# Schools
6 Schools
3,461 Schools
# Students
1,150 Students
1,367,408 Students
# Teachers
56 Teachers
82,868 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
20:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Ecorse School District, which is ranked within the bottom 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 65% has decreased from 65-69% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#799 out of 862 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
6%
35%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
12%
45%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
38%
Graduation Rate
65%
81.8%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)80.4%
33.3%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.39
0.57
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
n/a
4%
% Hispanic
13%
9%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
77%
18%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% White
8%
63%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $24,183 is higher than the state median of $22,574. The school district revenue/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $23,879 is higher than the state median of $21,841. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$28 MM
$30,868 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending
$28 MM
$29,866 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student
$24,183
$22,574
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$23,879
$21,841
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Best Ecorse School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Downriver Digital Academy
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
27225 W Outer Dr
Ecorse, MI 48229
(313) 294-4750
Ecorse, MI 48229
(313) 294-4750
Gr: K-12 | 25 students Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Vincent G Parks Alternative Education Center
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
27225 W Outer Dr
Ecorse, MI 48229
(313) 294-4750
Ecorse, MI 48229
(313) 294-4750
Gr: 9-12 | 47 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #33.
Ralph J Bunche Academy
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
503 Hyacinthe St
Ecorse, MI 48229
(313) 294-4710
Ecorse, MI 48229
(313) 294-4710
Gr: 1-4 | 316 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #44.
Grandport Elementary Academy
(Math: 5% | Reading: 13%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4536 6th St
Ecorse, MI 48229
(313) 294-4720
Ecorse, MI 48229
(313) 294-4720
Gr: 4-8 | 337 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #55.
Ecorse Community High School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
27385 W Outer Dr
Ecorse, MI 48229
(313) 294-4700
Ecorse, MI 48229
(313) 294-4700
Gr: 9-12 | 340 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: n/an/a
50 W Josephine St
Ecorse, MI 48229
(313) 294-4750
Ecorse, MI 48229
(313) 294-4750
Gr: PK-K | 85 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Ecorse School District?
Ecorse School District manages 6 public schools serving 1,150 students.
What is the rank of Ecorse School District?
Ecorse School District is ranked #791 out of 844 school districts in Michigan (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Ecorse School District?
77% of Ecorse School District students are Black, 13% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are White, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Ecorse School District?
Ecorse School District has a student/teacher ratio of 20:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What is Ecorse School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $23,879 is higher than the state median of $21,841. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
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