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 2024-25 school year, there are 10 public schools serving 3,652 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 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Michigan public school average of 36% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (MI)
# Schools
10 Schools
3,520 Schools
# Students
3,652 Students
1,386,814 Students
# Teachers
209 Teachers
82,066 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
District Rank
East China School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 860 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
0.55
# American Indian Students
9 Students
8,714 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
20 Students
49,591 Students
% Asian Students
1%
3%
# Hispanic Students
54 Students
122,839 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
9%
# Black Students
36 Students
246,219 Students
% Black Students
1%
18%
# White Students
3,494 Students
886,651 Students
% White Students
96%
64%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
1,160 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
39 Students
70,826 Students
% of Two or more races Students
1%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
-
# Students in K Grade:
245
113,916
# Students in 1st Grade:
265
102,983
# Students in 2nd Grade:
229
99,656
# Students in 3rd Grade:
245
101,773
# Students in 4th Grade:
271
100,967
# Students in 5th Grade:
273
101,600
# Students in 6th Grade:
245
102,989
# Students in 7th Grade:
278
102,702
# Students in 8th Grade:
264
104,492
# Students in 9th Grade:
340
117,086
# Students in 10th Grade:
313
116,227
# Students in 11th Grade:
322
108,647
# Students in 12th Grade:
362
109,885
# Ungraded Students:
-
3,891
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $14,282 in this school district is less than the state median of $18,370. The school district revenue/student has grown by 16% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,686 is less than the state median of $17,559. The school district spending/student has grown by 24% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$52 MM
$25,476 MM
Spending
$50 MM
$24,351 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,282
$18,370
Spending / Student
$13,686
$17,559
Best East China School District Public Schools (2024-25)
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
| 767 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
| 523 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
| 643 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
| 379 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
| 365 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
| 292 students
Rank: #88.
East China Virtual Academy
Magnet School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1585 Meisner Rd
East China, MI 48054
(810) 676-1353
East China, MI 48054
(810) 676-1353
Grades: K-12
| 45 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
| 376 students
Rank: #1010.
Riverview East High School
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
6373 King Rd
Marine City, MI 48039
(810) 676-1280
Marine City, MI 48039
(810) 676-1280
Grades: 9-12
| 25 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to East China School District?
East China School District manages 10 public schools serving 3,652 students.
What is the rank of East China School District?
East China School District is ranked #306 out of 860 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?
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 17:1, which is equal to the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What is East China School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,686 is less than the state median of $17,559. The school district spending/student has grown by 24% over four school years.
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