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%)
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 616 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 67% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Michigan public school average of 37% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (MI)
# Schools
4 Schools
3,509 Schools
# Students
616 Students
1,376,331 Students
# Teachers
46 Teachers
82,379 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
District Rank
Eau Claire 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 60-69% 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
0.68
0.56
# American Indian Students
n/a
8,574 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
n/a
50,770 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
4%
# Hispanic Students
247 Students
125,678 Students
% Hispanic Students
40%
9%
# Black Students
144 Students
244,434 Students
% Black Students
23%
18%
# White Students
201 Students
871,645 Students
% White Students
33%
63%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
1,208 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
24 Students
73,219 Students
% of Two or more races Students
4%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
-
# Students in K Grade:
48
110,461
# Students in 1st Grade:
35
100,790
# Students in 2nd Grade:
35
102,777
# Students in 3rd Grade:
36
100,401
# Students in 4th Grade:
48
101,847
# Students in 5th Grade:
50
101,136
# Students in 6th Grade:
49
102,120
# Students in 7th Grade:
46
103,285
# Students in 8th Grade:
52
102,692
# Students in 9th Grade:
74
114,669
# Students in 10th Grade:
62
112,993
# Students in 11th Grade:
40
109,871
# Students in 12th Grade:
41
109,317
# Ungraded Students:
-
3,972
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $17,080 in this school district is less than the state median of $18,510. The school district revenue/student has grown by 15% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,823 is less than the state median of $17,693. The school district spending/student has grown by 15% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$11 MM
$25,476 MM
Spending
$9 MM
$24,351 MM
Revenue / Student
$17,080
$18,510
Spending / Student
$14,823
$17,693
Best Eau Claire School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Way Eau Claire
Alternative 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
(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
| 191 students
Rank: #33.
Lybrook Elementary 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
| 252 students
Rank: #44.
Eau Claire Middle 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
| 147 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Eau Claire School District?
Eau Claire School District manages 4 public schools serving 616 students.
What is the rank of Eau Claire School District?
Eau Claire School District is ranked #728 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. This district ranks in the top 20% of Michigan school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Eau Claire School District?
40% of Eau Claire School District students are Hispanic, 33% 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 13:1, which is lower 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 $14,823 is less than the state median of $17,693. The school district spending/student has grown by 15% over four school years.
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