Gearing Elementary School

Summary:

Gearing Elementary School is a public magnet elementary school located in Saint Clair, Michigan, serving grades PK-4 with a total enrollment of 365 students. The school is part of the East China School District, which is ranked 161 out of 610 school districts in Michigan and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Gearing Elementary School has a significantly higher percentage of white students (96.16% in 2022-2023) compared to the state average and nearby schools, such as Roosevelt Elementary, Woodrow Wilson Elementary, and Cleveland Elementary in the Port Huron Area School District. The school has shown mixed academic performance, with some strong performance in certain grade levels and subjects, but also struggles in other areas, such as 4th grade math. Gearing Elementary has also experienced fluctuations in chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 12.1% in 2018-2019 to 27.3% in 2021-2022, which is an area of concern.

Interestingly, when comparing Gearing Elementary to nearby schools, Pine River Elementary, which is only 1.96 miles away, consistently outperforms Gearing Elementary in academic measures, suggesting that location alone does not determine a school's academic performance. Additionally, Gearing Elementary's performance on state assessments varies significantly across different student subgroups, with male students and white students outperforming their peers. Despite an increase in per-student spending, from $10,306 in 2019-2020 to $13,725 in 2022-2023, the school has not seen consistent improvements in academic outcomes, indicating that simply increasing funding may not be the sole solution to improving student performance.


Detail:

Public, Magnet PK, KG-4

 200 N Carney Dr
       Saint Clair, MI  48079-5543


(810) 676-1650

District: East China School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
543rd of 1,486 Michigan Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $13,725 Help


Students who attend Gearing Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    St Clair Middle School
High:    St Clair High School

Student/teacher ratio:  14.4 Help
Number of students:  350

Racial breakdown:

White:
95.1%
Hispanic:
2.6%
African American:
1.1%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  42.3% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Gearing Elementary School ranks better than 63.5% of elementary schools in Michigan. It also ranks 2nd among 4 ranked elementary schools in the East China School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 60.47. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (95.1%), Hispanic (2.6%), African American (1.1%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 42.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Gearing Elementary School is 14.4. 2 elementary schools in the East China School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Gearing Elementary School employs 24.2 full-time teachers.
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Gearing Elementary School is $13,725, which is the 2nd highest among 4 elementary schools in the East China School District.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Gearing Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Gearing Elementary School 543rd of 1486 Michigan public elementary schools. (See Gearing Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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East China School District:

SchoolDigger ranks East China School District 161st of 610 Michigan school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Gearing Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Gearing Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 63.57 627th 1545 59.4%
2007 61.08 716th 1565 54.2%
2008 62.76 689th 1577 56.3%
2009 62.87 732nd 1589 53.9%
2010 69.40 541st 1552 65.1%
2011 75.48 333rd 1552 78.5%
2012 83.47 197th 1566 87.4%
2013 77.27 302nd 1563 80.7%
2014 73.53 361st 1533 76.5%
2015 73.52 387th 1580 75.5%
2016 74.35 345th 1548 77.7%
2017 56.69 558th 1466 61.9%
2018 65.05 524th 1448 63.8%
2019 36.07 897th 1408 36.3%
2021 58.46 407th 1153 64.7%
2022 43.05 718th 1344 46.6%
2023 43.54 791st 1470 46.2%
2024 60.47 543rd 1486 63.5%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Gearing Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 42.81 115th 195 41.0%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Gearing Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 60.36 512th 1397 63.4%
2019 41.88 673rd 1134 40.7%
2021 63.44 210th 749 72.0%
2022 27.84 829th 1099 24.6%
2023 44.44 727th 1350 46.1%
2024 59.62 476th 1381 65.5%
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Rank History for Female students at Gearing Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 66.92 462nd 1443 68.0%
2019 48.39 598th 1171 48.9%
2021 53.05 381st 902 57.8%
2022 39.75 649th 1106 41.3%
2023 31.36 888th 1321 32.8%
2024 41.14 739th 1342 44.9%
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Rank History for Male students at Gearing Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 57.79 606th 1446 58.1%
2019 27.69 888th 1196 25.8%
2021 52.16 403rd 915 56.0%
2022 34.02 749th 1139 34.2%
2023 44.09 712th 1334 46.6%
2024 67.06 395th 1347 70.7%
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Rank History for White students at Gearing Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 52.01 605th 1253 51.7%
2019 25.97 881st 1128 21.9%
2021 50.83 458th 1005 54.4%
2022 27.92 819th 1102 25.7%
2023 25.51 931st 1198 22.3%
2024 44.43 658th 1204 45.3%
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Data source: test scores: Michigan Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Michigan Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Gearing Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 412 1 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 416
1989 429 1 0 4 0 n/a n/a 0 434
1990 396 1 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 400
1991 406 2 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 410
1992 397 2 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 402
1993 409 1 1 3 0 n/a n/a 0 414
1994 442 0 1 2 0 n/a n/a 0 445
1995 468 0 1 3 0 n/a n/a 0 472
1996 468 0 1 3 0 n/a n/a 0 472
1997 513 0 1 4 0 n/a n/a 0 518
1998 528 0 1 8 2 n/a n/a 0 539
1999 568 1 4 10 4 n/a n/a 0 587
2000 497 3 2 10 1 n/a n/a 0 513
2001 496 0 4 8 1 n/a n/a 0 509
2002 458 0 3 10 0 n/a n/a 2 473
2003 458 0 3 10 0 n/a n/a 2 473
2004 464 0 4 7 0 n/a n/a 2 477
2005 384 0 2 6 0 n/a n/a 0 392
2006 368 1 2 4 0 n/a n/a 0 375
2007 384 0 2 3 1 n/a n/a 0 390
2008 361 n/a 2 6 n/a n/a n/a 0 369
2009 325 2 1 6 0 n/a n/a 0 334
2010 318 4 3 2 1 n/a n/a 0 328
2011 310 0 2 1 1 0 4 0 318
2012 263 3 4 3 0 0 8 0 281
2013 265 5 4 1 0 0 5 0 280
2014 266 1 5 1 0 0 2 0 275
2015 290 1 6 3 1 0 5 0 306
2016 278 2 5 2 1 0 4 0 292
2017 316 7 5 2 3 0 2 0 335
2018 328 4 4 3 3 0 2 0 344
2019 334 4 2 3 3 0 3 0 349
2020 387 3 1 3 0 1 6 0 401
2021 382 2 1 2 0 0 3 0 390
2022 377 2 2 6 1 0 3 0 391
2023 351 3 2 4 1 0 4 0 365
2024 333 4 1 9 1 0 2 0 350

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Gearing Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 416 n/a n/a n/a
1989 434 n/a n/a 7.6
1990 400 24.0 16.6 5.5
1991 410 n/a n/a n/a
1992 402 n/a n/a 7.5
1993 414 n/a 0.0 11.1
1994 445 21.0 21.2 8.1
1995 472 20.0 23.6 7.6
1996 472 20.0 23.6 7.6
1997 518 22.0 23.5 9.5
1998 539 25.0 21.6 7.4
1999 587 27.0 21.7 7
2000 513 23.0 22.3 15
2001 509 28.3 18.0 12.4
2002 473 24.8 19.1 14
2003 473 24.8 19.1 14
2004 477 26.4 18.1 15.8
2005 392 20.2 19.4 16.8
2006 375 19.9 18.8 21.6
2007 390 19.9 19.6 25.9
2008 369 18.7 19.7 27.1
2009 334 17.6 19.0 31.4
2010 328 17.7 18.4 32.3
2011 318 16.6 19.1 30.2
2012 281 15.4 18.1 35.2
2013 280 21.6 12.9 33.2
2014 275 20.5 13.4 30.9
2015 306 21.0 14.5 26.5
2016 292 20.0 14.6 22.9
2017 335 20.8 16.0 25.4
2018 344 24.2 14.1 31.1
2019 349 21.6 16.1 37.2
2020 401 24.7 16.2 36.2
2021 390 24.9 15.6 35.6
2022 391 25.4 15.3 35.5
2023 365 26.9 13.5 42.2
2024 350 24.2 14.4 42.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Gearing Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 416 n/a n/a n/a
1989 434 n/a n/a 7.6
1990 400 24.0 16.6 5.5
1991 410 n/a n/a n/a
1992 402 n/a n/a 7.5
1993 414 n/a 0.0 11.1
1994 445 21.0 21.2 8.1
1995 472 20.0 23.6 7.6
1996 472 20.0 23.6 7.6
1997 518 22.0 23.5 9.5
1998 539 25.0 21.6 7.4
1999 587 27.0 21.7 7
2000 513 23.0 22.3 15
2001 509 28.3 18.0 12.4
2002 473 24.8 19.1 14
2003 473 24.8 19.1 14
2004 477 26.4 18.1 15.8
2005 392 20.2 19.4 16.8
2006 375 19.9 18.8 21.6
2007 390 19.9 19.6 25.9
2008 369 18.7 19.7 27.1
2009 334 17.6 19.0 31.4
2010 328 17.7 18.4 32.3
2011 318 16.6 19.1 30.2
2012 281 15.4 18.1 35.2
2013 280 21.6 12.9 33.2
2014 275 20.5 13.4 30.9
2015 306 21.0 14.5 26.5
2016 292 20.0 14.6 22.9
2017 335 20.8 16.0 25.4
2018 344 24.2 14.1 31.1
2019 349 21.6 16.1 37.2
2020 401 24.7 16.2 36.2
2021 390 24.9 15.6 35.6
2022 391 25.4 15.3 35.5
2023 365 26.9 13.5 42.2
2024 350 24.2 14.4 42.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Gearing Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $305 (3.1%) $9,577 (96.9%) $9,882
2020 $326 (3.2%) $9,980 (96.8%) $10,306
2021 $640 (5.2%) $11,588 (94.8%) $12,229
2022 $791 (6.5%) $11,353 (93.5%) $12,144
2023 $1,250 (9.1%) $12,475 (90.9%) $13,725

Data source: Michigan Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Gearing Elementary School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 897th of 1408 Elementary schoolsRanks 791st of 1470 Elementary schools
 9.9%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Gearing Elementary School)42.335.2
 7.1%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (East China School District)39.442.4
 3%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)45.140.9
 4.2%
3rd Grade Math (Gearing Elementary School)55.847.9
 7.9%
   3rd Grade Math (East China School District)43.246.2
 3%
   3rd Grade Math (Michigan)46.742.9
 3.8%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Gearing Elementary School)34.544.3
 9.8%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (East China School District)43.948.1
 4.2%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)45.844.3
 1.5%
4th Grade Math (Gearing Elementary School)43.127.3
 15.8%
   4th Grade Math (East China School District)40.335.9
 4.4%
   4th Grade Math (Michigan)41.838.6
 3.2%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students349365
 4.6%
African American43
 25%
American Indian31
 66.7%
Asian22
Hispanic34
 33.3%
Pacific Islander00
White334351
 5.1%
Two or More Races34
 33.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients37.2%42.2%
 4.9%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Gearing Elementary School

Students at Gearing Elementary School are 95% White, 3% Hispanic, 1% African American.

Students who attend Gearing Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : St Clair Middle School
High : St Clair High School

In the 2023-24 school year, 350 students attended Gearing Elementary School.

Gearing Elementary School ranks 543rd of 1486 Michigan elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Michigan Department of Education.

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