For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 722 students in East Jackson Community Schools. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Michigan.
Public Schools in East Jackson Community Schools have an average math proficiency score of 11% (versus the Michigan public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 24% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 26% 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
3 Schools
3,506 Schools
# Students
722 Students
1,376,194 Students
# Teachers
38 Teachers
82,370 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
18:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
East Jackson Community Schools, which is ranked within the bottom 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 30% has decreased from 65-69% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#722 out of 862 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
38%
Graduation Rate
30%
81%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.44
0.56
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
n/a
4%
% Hispanic
8%
9%
% Black
6%
18%
% White
74%
63%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
12%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $21,855 is higher than the state median of $18,512. The school district revenue/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $25,044 is higher than the state median of $17,694. The school district spending/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$16 MM
$25,476 MM
Spending
$18 MM
$24,351 MM
Revenue / Student
$21,855
$18,512
Spending / Student
$25,044
$17,694
Best East Jackson Community Schools Public Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Way East Jackson
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
345 N Dettman Rd
Jackson, MI 49202
(517) 945-1335
Jackson, MI 49202
(517) 945-1335
Gr: 6-12 | 24 students Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #22.
East Jackson Secondary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1566 N Sutton Rd
Jackson, MI 49202
(517) 764-1700
Jackson, MI 49202
(517) 764-1700
Gr: 7-12 | 373 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #33.
East Jackson Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4340 Walz Rd
Jackson, MI 49201
(517) 764-1810
Jackson, MI 49201
(517) 764-1810
Gr: K-6 | 325 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to East Jackson Community Schools?
East Jackson Community Schools manages 3 public schools serving 722 students.
What is the rank of East Jackson Community Schools?
East Jackson Community Schools is ranked #726 out of 845 school districts in Michigan (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in East Jackson Community Schools?
74% of East Jackson Community Schools students are White, 12% of students are Two or more races, 8% of students are Hispanic, and 6% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of East Jackson Community Schools?
East Jackson Community Schools has a student/teacher ratio of 18:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What is East Jackson Community Schools's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $25,044 is higher than the state median of $17,694. The school district spending/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
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