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5.9 avg / 10

East China School District

School District · East China, Michigan

Students: 3,541
Teachers (FTE): 226

Avg Rating

5.9

out of 10

Schools

9

4 elem, 2 mid, 2 high

Per-Pupil Spending

$14,353

Student-Teacher Ratio

15.7:1

District shortlistschools + peers

Evaluating East China School District?

A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge East China School District as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.

Shortlist starter

Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.

Marine City High School

8.1/10

Marine City · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.

St Clair High School

7.2/10

Saint Clair · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.

St Clair Middle School

6.0/10

Saint Clair · Middle. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.

How this district compares

Michigan rank

#318 of 533

districts by avg. composite

Vs. state average

-0.3

below Michigan avg

Per-pupil spending

$14,353

$230 vs Michigan median

District size

3,541 students

Much larger than Michigan median

The short answer

East China School District ranks #318 of 533 Michigan districts by overall school rating. East China School District's schools with real test data average 5.9/10 across 9 schools. Its top-rated schools are Marine City High School (8.1/10), St Clair High School (7.2/10), and St Clair Middle School (6.0/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.

Best value · beats the odds
Marine City High School

Rates 8.1/10 despite 40% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 2.2 points higher than its student-poverty level predicts. Roughly as clean a case of strong results without an affluent-ZIP price tag as you'll find among East China School District schools.

Top-Rated Schools in East China School District

Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (9 of 9). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.

# School Rating
1 Marine City High School 8.1 / 10
2 St Clair High School 7.2 / 10
3 St Clair Middle School 6.0 / 10
4 Marine City Middle School 6.0 / 10
5 Pine River Elementary School 5.3 / 10
6 Palms Elementary School 5.3 / 10
7 Gearing Elementary School 5.1 / 10
8 Belle River Elementary School 5.0 / 10
9 East China Virtual Academy 4.9 / 10

See all 9 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.

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 5.9/10, East China School District demonstrates solid academic performance.

The highest-rated school in the district is Marine City High School, which has a composite score of 8.1/10.

In standardized testing, East China School District students show an average math proficiency of 47.1% and ELA proficiency of 58.5%.

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 47.1%
School
State
N/A
ELA Proficiency 58.5%
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 5.9/10. 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?

Marine City High School is the highest-rated school in East China School District with a composite score of 8.1/10.

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 47.1% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 58.5%. 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 5.9/10 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 blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.

District Averages

Overall Rating
5.9/10
Math Proficiency
47.1%
ELA Proficiency
58.5%

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

See how we rate

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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