East China School District

The East China School District in East China, Michigan, consists of 9 schools, including 4 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, 2 high schools, and 1 alternative school. The district's overall performance is on par with the state average, but there is significant variation in academic achievement and other key metrics across the individual schools.

Among the standout schools in the district are Pine River Elementary School and Gearing Elementary School, both of which consistently outperform the district and state averages on 3rd and 4th grade M-Step tests in English Language Arts and Math. The middle school, St Clair Middle School, also stands out with a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger and strong 8th grade PSAT scores. However, the district as a whole struggles with high chronic absenteeism rates, which likely contribute to lower test scores in some grades and subjects.

The high schools, St Clair High School and Marine City High School, have graduation rates on par with the state average, but their dropout rates are slightly higher. The alternative school, East China Virtual Academy, has lower test scores and higher dropout rates compared to the traditional schools, highlighting the unique challenges faced by students in alternative settings. Overall, the East China School District has opportunities for improvement, particularly in addressing chronic absenteeism and ensuring equitable resource distribution across all schools.