Top Rankings
East China School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 3,511 students in East China 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 China School District have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the Michigan public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Michigan public school average of 37% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (MI)
# Schools
9 Schools
3,509 Schools
# Students
3,511 Students
1,376,331 Students
# Teachers
218 Teachers
82,379 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
District Rank
East China School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 851 school districts in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 95% has increased from 89% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#304 out of 866 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
38%
Graduation Rate
95%
81%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.09
0.56
# American Indian Students
8 Students
8,574 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
13 Students
50,770 Students
% Asian Students
1%
4%
# Hispanic Students
61 Students
125,678 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
9%
# Black Students
45 Students
244,434 Students
% Black Students
1%
18%
# White Students
3,344 Students
871,645 Students
% White Students
95%
63%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
1,208 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
40 Students
73,219 Students
% of Two or more races Students
1%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
-
# Students in K Grade:
238
110,461
# Students in 1st Grade:
223
100,790
# Students in 2nd Grade:
261
102,777
# Students in 3rd Grade:
228
100,401
# Students in 4th Grade:
243
101,847
# Students in 5th Grade:
278
101,136
# Students in 6th Grade:
278
102,120
# Students in 7th Grade:
252
103,285
# Students in 8th Grade:
275
102,692
# Students in 9th Grade:
269
114,669
# Students in 10th Grade:
343
112,993
# Students in 11th Grade:
293
109,871
# Students in 12th Grade:
330
109,317
# Ungraded Students:
-
3,972
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $14,856 in this school district is less than the state median of $18,510. The school district revenue/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,236 is less than the state median of $17,693. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$52 MM
$25,476 MM
Spending
$50 MM
$24,351 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,856
$18,510
Spending / Student
$14,236
$17,693
Best East China School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
St. Clair High School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2200 Clinton Ave
Saint Clair, MI 48079
(810) 676-1700
Saint Clair, MI 48079
(810) 676-1700
Grades: 9-12
| 753 students
Rank: #22.
Marine City High School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1085 Ward St
Marine City, MI 48039
(810) 676-1900
Marine City, MI 48039
(810) 676-1900
Grades: 9-12
| 456 students
Rank: #33.
Palms Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
6101 Palms Rd
Fair Haven, MI 48023
(810) 676-1350
Fair Haven, MI 48023
(810) 676-1350
Grades: K-5
| 237 students
Rank: #44.
St. Clair Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4335 Yankee Rd
Saint Clair, MI 48079
(810) 676-1800
Saint Clair, MI 48079
(810) 676-1800
Grades: 5-8
| 632 students
Rank: #55.
Pine River Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3575 King Rd
East China, MI 48054
(810) 676-1050
East China, MI 48054
(810) 676-1050
Grades: K-4
| 349 students
Rank: #66.
Gearing Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
200 N Carney Dr
Saint Clair, MI 48079
(810) 676-1650
Saint Clair, MI 48079
(810) 676-1650
Grades: PK-4
| 350 students
Rank: #77.
Marine City Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
6373 King Rd
Marine City, MI 48039
(810) 676-1201
Marine City, MI 48039
(810) 676-1201
Grades: 6-8
| 330 students
Rank: #88.
East China Virtual Academy
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1585 Meisner Rd
Fair Haven, MI 48023
(810) 676-1353
Fair Haven, MI 48023
(810) 676-1353
Grades: K-12
| 47 students
Rank: #99.
Belle River Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1601 Chartier Rd
Marine City, MI 48039
(810) 676-1150
Marine City, MI 48039
(810) 676-1150
Grades: K-5
| 357 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to East China School District?
East China School District manages 9 public schools serving 3,511 students.
What is the rank of East China School District?
East China School District is ranked #300 out of 851 school districts in Michigan (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Michigan school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 10%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in East China School District?
95% of East China School District students are White, 2% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, 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 16:1, which is lower 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 $14,236 is less than the state median of $17,693. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
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