Below Average
#2549 of 3,192 schools in MI
East China Virtual Academy
School · East China School District · Ira, MI
A school in Ira, MI where students score 25 points below what's typical for similar communities.
6101 PALMS RD PALMS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, Ira, MI 48023
- Math 25% vs MI 42% (2022)
- Reading 25% vs MI 42% (2022)
- 4/5 advanced STEM subjects
Academics
Partial Profile · 3/4 metricsRequires 2+ years of test data
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Students at East China Virtual Academy score 25% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 50%).
Component weights adjusted due to data availability.
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
38.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where East China Virtual Academy sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 12Car-Dependent
- Bike 27Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average366/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$79,345
Median home value
$236,600
Median rent
$1,277/mo
College educated
21.9%
Homeownership
83.1%
Poverty rate
10.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 48023; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
0 from verified nearby records
No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
East China School District
- Schools in district
- 9
- Rank in district
- #9 of 9
- District spending per student
- $14,353NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 8.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
East China Virtual Academy is listed in East China School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About East China Virtual Academy
East China Virtual Academy is a public school in Ira, MI, part of East China School District, serving approximately 47 students in grades Kindergarten-12th with a 11.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.9 out of 10 and ranks #2,549 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 25% math proficiency (2022 EdFacts) and 25% reading/ELA proficiency (2022 EdFacts).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about East China Virtual Academy
What grades does East China Virtual Academy serve?
East China Virtual Academy serves students in grades Kindergarten through 12th.
How many students attend East China Virtual Academy?
East China Virtual Academy has an enrollment of approximately 47 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at East China Virtual Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at East China Virtual Academy is 11.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does East China Virtual Academy rank in MI?
East China Virtual Academy ranks #2,549 of 3,192 schools in MI.
What is East China Virtual Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
East China Virtual Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.9 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at East China Virtual Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, East China Virtual Academy has 25% math proficiency (2022 EdFacts) and 25% reading/ELA proficiency (2022 EdFacts).
Is East China Virtual Academy a charter school?
No, East China Virtual Academy is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is East China Virtual Academy a Title I school?
No, East China Virtual Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for East China Virtual Academy?
38.3% of students at East China Virtual Academy qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 12th
- Enrollment
- 47
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 4
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small Suburb
- County
- St. Clair County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 8.5%
- Phone
- (810) 676-1353
- Area population (ZIP 48023)
- 4,980
- Area average commute
- 29.2 min
- Area median age
- 45.1
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 48023; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments 2022 EdFacts; directory SY 2023–24
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