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6.1 avg / 10

East China School District

School District · East China, Michigan

Students: 3,541
Teachers (FTE): 226

Avg Rating

6.1

out of 10

Schools

9

4 elem, 2 mid, 2 high

Per-Pupil Spending

$14,353

Student-Teacher Ratio

15.7:1

How this district compares

Michigan rank

#280 of 532

districts by avg. composite

Vs. state average

-0.2

below Michigan avg

Per-pupil spending

$14,353

$230 vs Michigan median

District size

3,541 students

Much larger than Michigan median

About East China School District

East China School District is a East China, Michigan school district serving 9 schools. The district educates 3,541 students with a student-teacher ratio of 15.7:1. The district invests $14,353 per student annually.

With an average rating of 6.1/10, East China School District demonstrates solid academic performance.

The highest-rated school in the district is Gearing Elementary School, which has a composite score of 8.0/10.

In standardized testing, East China School District students show an average math proficiency of 37.7% and ELA proficiency of 45.0%.

The district includes 4 elementary schools , 2 middle schools , and 2 high schools.

District Map

Schools in East China School District, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.

District Average Test Scores

Math Proficiency 37.7%
School
State
N/A
ELA Proficiency 45.0%
School
State
N/A

Average proficiency across all schools in East China School District with test data.

District Details

City
East China
Total Enrollment
3,541
Teachers (FTE)
226
Child Poverty Rate
0.1%
Data Year
2023

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in East China School District?

East China School District has 9 schools in total — 4 elementary, 2 middle, and 2 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.

What is the average rating for East China School District?

The average composite rating for East China School District is 6.1/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.

What is the per-pupil spending in East China School District?

East China School District spends $14,353 per student per year.

What is the student-teacher ratio in East China School District?

The average student-teacher ratio in East China School District is 15.7:1.

What is the top-rated school in East China School District?

Gearing Elementary School is the highest-rated school in East China School District with a composite score of 8.0/10.

What are the test scores in East China School District?

Across schools in East China School District with test data, the average math proficiency is 37.7% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 45.0%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.

How does East China School District compare to other districts in Michigan?

East China School District has an average school rating of 6.1/10 across 9 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Michigan by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.

How does MySchoolScout rate schools?

MySchoolScout ratings are based on a comprehensive methodology that weighs Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.

District Averages

Overall Rating
6.1/10
Math Proficiency
37.7%
ELA Proficiency
45.0%

How We Rate Schools

Every school receives a composite score from 1 to 10 based on four pillars: Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Scores are built from publicly available data including standardized test results, enrollment figures, and school climate indicators.

Read our full methodology

Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Michigan Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.

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