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East Jackson Community Schools School District

1404 North Sutton Rd
Jackson, MI 49202-2822
(District boundaries shown in map)
2/
10
Bottom 50%
For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 722 students in East Jackson Community Schools School District. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Michigan.
ÎÛÎÛÂþ»­ Schools in East Jackson Community Schools School District 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
3,509 Schools
# Students
722 Students
1,376,331 Students
# Teachers
38 Teachers
82,379 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
18:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

East Jackson Community Schools School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 846 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.
This School District
State Average (MI)
#722 out of 862 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
10%
35%
24%
45%
20-24%
38%
30%
81%

Students by Ethnicity:

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 $18,510. 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 $17,693. The school district spending/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
This School District
This State (MI)
Total Revenue
$16 MM
$25,476 MM
Spending
$18 MM
$24,351 MM
Revenue / Student
$21,855
$18,510
Spending / Student
$25,044
$17,693

Best East Jackson Community Schools School District ÎÛÎÛÂþ»­ Schools (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Way East Jackson
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
345 N Dettman Rd
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:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1566 N Sutton Rd
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:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
4340 Walz Rd
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 School District?
East Jackson Community Schools School District manages 3 public schools serving 722 students.
What is the rank of East Jackson Community Schools School District?
East Jackson Community Schools School District is ranked #726 out of 846 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 School District?
74% of East Jackson Community Schools School District 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 School District?
East Jackson Community Schools School District 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 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $25,044 is higher than the state median of $17,693. The school district spending/student has grown by 9% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • District size: 3 schools
  • Grades: KG-12
  • Enrollment: 722 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 26%
  • : 30% (Btm 50% in MI)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 10% (Btm 50%)
  • : 24% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

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