Serving 204 students in grades 6-8, East Jordan Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 30-34% (which was lower than the Michigan state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 45-49% (which was approximately equal to the Michigan state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 was higher than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
204 students
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)30-34%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)45-49%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
4%
9%
Black
1%
18%
White
89%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
43%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MI state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% MI state average).
How many students attend East Jordan Middle School?
204 students attend East Jordan Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of East Jordan Middle School students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of East Jordan Middle School?
East Jordan Middle School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does East Jordan Middle School offer ?
East Jordan Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is East Jordan Middle School part of?
East Jordan Middle School is part of East Jordan Public Schools School District.
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