East China School District

1585 Meisner Rd
East China, MI 48054-4143
(District boundaries shown in map)
7/
10
Top 50%

Top Rankings

East China School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Michigan for:

Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 3,405 students in East China School District. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Michigan.
Public Schools in East China School District have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the Michigan public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public school average of 37% (majority Black).

Overview

This School District
This State (MI)
# Schools
9 Schools
3,470 Schools
# Students
3,405 Students
1,369,382 Students
# Teachers
205 Teachers
82,971 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

East China School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 845 school districts in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90% has decreased from 93% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (MI)
#279 out of 862 school districts
(Top 50%)
36%
35%
48%
45%
35%
38%
90%
81%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.10
0.57
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
n/a
4%
% Hispanic
2%
9%
% Black
1%
18%
% White
95%
63%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $15,318 in this school district is less than the state median of $18,604. The school district revenue/student has grown by 25% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,679 is less than the state median of $17,782. The school district spending/student has grown by 33% over four school years.
This School District
This State (MI)
Total Revenue
$52 MM
$25,476 MM
Spending
$50 MM
$24,351 MM
Revenue / Student
$15,318
$18,604
Spending / Student
$14,679
$17,782

Best East China School District Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Marine City High School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1085 Ward St
Marine City, MI 48039
(810) 676-1900
Gr: 9-12 | 437 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #22.
St. Clair High School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
2200 Clinton Ave
Saint Clair, MI 48079
(810) 676-1700
Gr: 9-12 | 715 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #33.
St. Clair Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
4335 Yankee Rd
Saint Clair, MI 48079
(810) 676-1800
Gr: 5-8 | 614 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #44.
Palms Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
6101 Palms Rd
Fair Haven, MI 48023
(810) 676-1350
Gr: K-5 | 245 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Rank: #55.
Pine River Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
3575 King Rd
East China, MI 48054
(810) 676-1050
Gr: K-4 | 335 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #66.
Gearing Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
200 N Carney Dr
Saint Clair, MI 48079
(810) 676-1650
Gr: PK-4 | 353 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #77.
Marine City Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
6373 King Rd
Marine City, MI 48039
(810) 676-1201
Gr: 6-8 | 330 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #88.
Belle River Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1601 Chartier Rd
Marine City, MI 48039
(810) 676-1150
Gr: K-5 | 343 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #99.
East China Virtual Academy
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1585 Meisner Rd
Fair Haven, MI 48023
(810) 676-1353
Gr: K-12 | 33 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 3%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to East China School District?
East China School District manages 9 public schools serving 3,405 students.
What is the rank of East China School District?
East China School District is ranked #283 out of 845 school districts in Michigan (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Michigan school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 20%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in East China School District?
95% of East China School District students are White, 2% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of East China School District?
East China School District has a student/teacher ratio of 17:1, which is equal to the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What is East China School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,679 is less than the state median of $17,782. The school district spending/student has grown by 33% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • District size: 9 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 3,405 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 5%
  • : 90% (Top 20% in MI)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 36% (Top 50%)
  • : 48% (Top 50%)
  • : 35% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

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