Top Rankings
Eau Claire School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 654 students in Eau Claire 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 Eau Claire School District have an average math proficiency score of 14% (versus the Michigan public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 22% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Michigan public school average of 36% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (MI)
# Schools
4 Schools
3,520 Schools
# Students
654 Students
1,386,814 Students
# Teachers
36 Teachers
82,066 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
18:1
District Rank
Eau Claire School District, which is ranked within the bottom 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 60-69% has decreased from 70-79% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#723 out of 866 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
14%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
38%
Graduation Rate
60-69%
81%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.69
0.55
# American Indian Students
n/a
8,714 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
n/a
49,591 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
3%
# Hispanic Students
254 Students
122,839 Students
% Hispanic Students
39%
9%
# Black Students
149 Students
246,219 Students
% Black Students
23%
18%
# White Students
221 Students
886,651 Students
% White Students
34%
64%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
1,160 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
30 Students
70,826 Students
% of Two or more races Students
4%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
-
# Students in K Grade:
56
113,916
# Students in 1st Grade:
32
102,983
# Students in 2nd Grade:
39
99,656
# Students in 3rd Grade:
46
101,773
# Students in 4th Grade:
53
100,967
# Students in 5th Grade:
54
101,600
# Students in 6th Grade:
47
102,989
# Students in 7th Grade:
51
102,702
# Students in 8th Grade:
60
104,492
# Students in 9th Grade:
69
117,086
# Students in 10th Grade:
44
116,227
# Students in 11th Grade:
50
108,647
# Students in 12th Grade:
53
109,885
# Ungraded Students:
-
3,891
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $16,087 in this school district is less than the state median of $18,370. The school district revenue/student has grown by 24% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,962 is less than the state median of $17,559. The school district spending/student has grown by 18% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$11 MM
$25,476 MM
Spending
$9 MM
$24,351 MM
Revenue / Student
$16,087
$18,370
Spending / Student
$13,962
$17,559
Best Eau Claire School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Way Eau Claire
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet 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
Grades: 9-12
| 26 students
Rank: #22.
Eau Claire High School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤10% | 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
Grades: 9-12
| 190 students
Rank: #33.
Lybrook Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | 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
Grades: PK-5
| 280 students
Rank: #44.
Eau Claire Middle School
Magnet 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
Grades: 6-8
| 158 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Eau Claire School District?
Eau Claire School District manages 4 public schools serving 654 students.
What is the rank of Eau Claire School District?
Eau Claire School District is ranked #731 out of 860 school districts in Michigan (bottom 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: Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Eau Claire School District?
39% of Eau Claire School District students are Hispanic, 34% 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 School District?
Eau Claire School District has a student/teacher ratio of 18:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What is Eau Claire School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,962 is less than the state median of $17,559. The school district spending/student has grown by 18% over four school years.
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