For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 722 students in East Jackson Community Schools School District. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Michigan.
Public Schools in East Jackson Community Schools School District have an average math proficiency score of 7% (versus the Michigan public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 24% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 26% 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
3,509 Schools
# Students
722 Students
1,376,331 Students
# Teachers
38 Teachers
82,379 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
18:1
District Rank
East Jackson Community Schools School District, which is ranked within the bottom 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 60-64% has decreased from 70-74% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#755 out of 866 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
7%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
38%
Graduation Rate
60-64%
81%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.44
0.56
# American Indian Students
n/a
8,574 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
2 Students
50,770 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
4%
# Hispanic Students
54 Students
125,678 Students
% Hispanic Students
8%
9%
# Black Students
44 Students
244,434 Students
% Black Students
6%
18%
# White Students
531 Students
871,645 Students
% White Students
74%
63%
# Hawaiian Students
3 Students
1,208 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
88 Students
73,219 Students
% of Two or more races Students
12%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
-
# Students in K Grade:
54
110,461
# Students in 1st Grade:
45
100,790
# Students in 2nd Grade:
52
102,777
# Students in 3rd Grade:
44
100,401
# Students in 4th Grade:
44
101,847
# Students in 5th Grade:
42
101,136
# Students in 6th Grade:
44
102,120
# Students in 7th Grade:
69
103,285
# Students in 8th Grade:
48
102,692
# Students in 9th Grade:
59
114,669
# Students in 10th Grade:
63
112,993
# Students in 11th Grade:
69
109,871
# Students in 12th Grade:
89
109,317
# Ungraded Students:
-
3,972
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $21,855 is higher than the state median of $18,510. The school district revenue/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $25,044 is higher than the state median of $17,693. The school district spending/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$16 MM
$25,476 MM
Spending
$18 MM
$24,351 MM
Revenue / Student
$21,855
$18,510
Spending / Student
$25,044
$17,693
Best East Jackson Community Schools School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Way East Jackson
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
345 N Dettman Rd
Jackson, MI 49202
(517) 945-1335
Jackson, MI 49202
(517) 945-1335
Grades: 6-12
| 24 students
Rank: #22.
East Jackson Secondary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1566 N Sutton Rd
Jackson, MI 49202
(517) 764-1700
Jackson, MI 49202
(517) 764-1700
Grades: 7-12
| 373 students
Rank: #33.
East Jackson Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4340 Walz Rd
Jackson, MI 49201
(517) 764-1810
Jackson, MI 49201
(517) 764-1810
Grades: K-6
| 325 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to East Jackson Community Schools School District?
East Jackson Community Schools School District manages 3 public schools serving 722 students.
What is the rank of East Jackson Community Schools School District?
East Jackson Community Schools School District is ranked #755 out of 851 school districts in Michigan (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in East Jackson Community Schools School District?
74% of East Jackson Community Schools School District students are White, 12% of students are Two or more races, 8% of students are Hispanic, and 6% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of East Jackson Community Schools School District?
East Jackson Community Schools School District has a student/teacher ratio of 18:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What is East Jackson Community Schools School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $25,044 is higher than the state median of $17,693. The school district spending/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
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