Excellent
#213 of 3,192 schools in MI
Top 7% in state
East Jordan Middlehigh School
High School · East Jordan Public Schools · East Jordan, MI
A high school in East Jordan, MI where students score 5 points above what's typical for similar communities.
PO Box 399, East Jordan, MI 49727
- Math 45% vs MI 34% (2022)
- Reading 50% vs MI 49% (2022)
- 90%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at East Jordan Middlehigh School score 47% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 42%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 20 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 47% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 35% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 51% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 32 test records from MI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
52.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where East Jordan Middlehigh School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 32Car-Dependent
- Bike 30Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,420/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (East Jordan), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$70,288
Median home value
$187,700
Median rent
$821/mo
College educated
24.2%
Homeownership
86.1%
Poverty rate
8.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 49727; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
1 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| East Jordan Alternative High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | 9–12 | 0.3 mi | 7 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
East Jordan Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #1 of 2
- District spending per student
- $18,307NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 13.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
East Jordan Middlehigh School is listed in East Jordan Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About East Jordan Middlehigh School
East Jordan Middlehigh School is a public high school in East Jordan, MI, part of East Jordan Public Schools, serving approximately 349 students in grades 7th-12th with a 15.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.3 out of 10 and ranks #213 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 35% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 51% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about East Jordan Middlehigh School
What grades does East Jordan Middlehigh School serve?
East Jordan Middlehigh School serves students in grades 7th through 12th.
How many students attend East Jordan Middlehigh School?
East Jordan Middlehigh School has an enrollment of approximately 349 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at East Jordan Middlehigh School?
The student-teacher ratio at East Jordan Middlehigh School is 15.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does East Jordan Middlehigh School rank in MI?
East Jordan Middlehigh School ranks #213 of 3,192 schools in MI.
What is East Jordan Middlehigh School's MySchoolScout rating?
East Jordan Middlehigh School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.3 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 Jordan Middlehigh School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, East Jordan Middlehigh School has 35% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 51% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is East Jordan Middlehigh School a charter school?
No, East Jordan Middlehigh School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is East Jordan Middlehigh School a Title I school?
No, East Jordan Middlehigh School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for East Jordan Middlehigh School?
52.1% of students at East Jordan Middlehigh School 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
- 7th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 349
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 23
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Charlevoix County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 19.8%
- Phone
- (231) 536-2259
- 4-Year Graduation
- 90%+
- Area population (ZIP 49727)
- 6,595
- Area average commute
- 23.7 min
- Area median age
- 48.6
Official sources & links
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.
- 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.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · 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 the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- 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 49727; 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 multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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