Below Average
#2835 of 3,192 schools in MI
Eau Claire Middle School
Middle School · Eau Claire Public Schools · Eau Claire, MI
A middle school in Eau Claire, MI serving grades 6th – 8th.
7450 Hochberger Road, Eau Claire, MI 49111
- Math 15% vs MI 32% (2022)
- Reading 25% vs MI 45% (2022)
- 21:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Eau Claire Middle School score 19% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 18%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 50 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 20% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 22% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 35% (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
91.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Eau Claire Middle 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 22Car-Dependent
- Bike 31Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average378/100K
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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
$65,702
Median home value
$164,400
Median rent
$617/mo
College educated
19.9%
Homeownership
81.1%
Poverty rate
8.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 49111; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blossomland Learning CenterEnrollment path unverified | 7.5 | PK–12 | 2.8 mi | 138 | Compare → |
| Griggs International AcademyPrivate · tuition | 3.8private | K–12 | 3.0 mi | 912 | Compare → |
| Berrien Springs Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.5 | 6–8 | 3.2 mi | 431 | Compare → |
| Berrien Springs Virtual AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 6.8 | K–12 | 3.2 mi | 144 | 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.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Eau Claire Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #2 of 3
- District spending per student
- $14,976NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 13.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Eau Claire Middle School is listed in Eau Claire Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Eau Claire Middle School
Eau Claire Middle School is a public middle school in Eau Claire, MI, part of Eau Claire Public Schools, serving approximately 147 students in grades 6th-8th with a 21:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.2 out of 10 and ranks #2,835 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 22% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 35% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Eau Claire Middle School
What grades does Eau Claire Middle School serve?
Eau Claire Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Eau Claire Middle School?
Eau Claire Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 147 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Eau Claire Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Eau Claire Middle School is 21:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Eau Claire Middle School rank in MI?
Eau Claire Middle School ranks #2,835 of 3,192 schools in MI.
What is Eau Claire Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Eau Claire Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.2 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 Eau Claire Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Eau Claire Middle School has 22% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 35% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Eau Claire Middle School a charter school?
No, Eau Claire Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Eau Claire Middle School a Title I school?
No, Eau Claire Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Eau Claire Middle School?
91.2% of students at Eau Claire Middle 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
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 147
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 21:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 7
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Berrien County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 31.3%
- Phone
- (269) 461-6997
- Area population (ZIP 49111)
- 3,121
- Area average commute
- 22.5 min
- Area median age
- 49.4
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 49111; 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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