Below Average
#2701 of 3,192 schools in MI
Eastwood School
Elementary School · Sturgis Public Schools · Sturgis, MI
A Sturgis Public Schools elementary school serving grades 3rd – 5th.
909 SOUTH FRANKS AVE, Sturgis, MI 49091
- Math 29% vs MI 37% (2022)
- Reading 30% vs MI 43% (2022)
- 18.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Eastwood School score 30% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 31%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 58 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 30% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 37% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 45% (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 34 test records from MI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
69.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Eastwood 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 23Car-Dependent
- Bike 30Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average480/100K
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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
$65,000
Median home value
$173,800
Median rent
$817/mo
College educated
19.6%
Homeownership
70.9%
Poverty rate
12.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 49091; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
1 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trinity Lutheran SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.7 | PK–8 | 0.5 mi | 136 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Sturgis Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 6
- Rank in district
- #5 of 6
- District spending per student
- $14,159NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 17.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Eastwood School is listed in Sturgis Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Eastwood School
Eastwood School is a public elementary school in Sturgis, MI, part of Sturgis Public Schools, serving approximately 643 students in grades 3rd-5th with a 18.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.6 out of 10 and ranks #2,701 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 37% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 45% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Eastwood School
What grades does Eastwood School serve?
Eastwood School serves students in grades 3rd through 5th.
How many students attend Eastwood School?
Eastwood School has an enrollment of approximately 643 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Eastwood School?
The student-teacher ratio at Eastwood School is 18.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Eastwood School rank in MI?
Eastwood School ranks #2,701 of 3,192 schools in MI.
What is Eastwood School's MySchoolScout rating?
Eastwood School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.6 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 Eastwood School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Eastwood School has 37% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 45% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Eastwood School a charter school?
No, Eastwood School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Eastwood School a Title I school?
No, Eastwood School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Eastwood School?
69.4% of students at Eastwood 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
- 3rd – 5th
- Enrollment
- 643
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 18.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 34
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- St. Joseph County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 13.4%
- Phone
- (269) 659-1560
- Area population (ZIP 49091)
- 19,448
- Area average commute
- 19.1 min
- Area median age
- 37.3
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 49091; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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