Eastwood School

Summary:

Eastwood School is an elementary school located in Sturgis, Michigan, serving grades 3-5 with a student population of 665. Despite being part of the Sturgis Public Schools district, Eastwood has consistently ranked in the bottom quarter of Michigan elementary schools, receiving a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

One key differentiator for Eastwood School is its racial makeup, with a significantly higher percentage of Hispanic students (33.68%) compared to the surrounding schools, which range from 1.24% to 34.51% Hispanic students. Additionally, Eastwood has seen a steady increase in chronic absenteeism, rising from 6.2% in 2018-2019 to 12.5% in 2022-2023, which is higher than the surrounding Congress, Wall, and Wenzel schools, which range from 7.9% to 25.0% chronic absenteeism. Academically, Eastwood School's performance, as measured by M-Step proficiency rates, is consistently below the state and district averages across all grade levels and subject areas, with particularly low performance for English Language Learners and Special Education students.

While Eastwood School is part of the Sturgis Public Schools district, the nearby elementary schools have somewhat higher academic performance and lower chronic absenteeism rates, suggesting that factors beyond just district-level policies may be contributing to Eastwood's struggles. Additionally, Eastwood School has a high percentage of students (over 70%) eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage among the student population, which likely plays a significant role in the school's academic challenges. Addressing these areas of weakness, such as subgroup performance and chronic absenteeism, could be crucial steps towards improving the educational experience and outcomes for Eastwood's students.


Detail:

Public 3-5

 909 S Franks Ave
       Sturgis, MI  49091-1687


(269) 659-1560

District: Sturgis Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
1048th of 1,486 Michigan Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $13,513 Help


Students who attend Eastwood School usually attend:

Middle:    Sturgis Middle School
High:    Sturgis High School

Student/teacher ratio:  20.1 Help
Number of students:  665

Racial breakdown:

White:
60.8%
Hispanic:
33.7%
Two or more races:
2.7%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  71.3% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Eastwood School ranks worse than 70.5% of elementary schools in Michigan. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 28.26. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a high 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 Eastwood School has the largest elementary school student body size in the Sturgis Public Schools District. Racial makeup is: White (60.8%), Hispanic (33.7%), two or more races (2.7%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 71.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Eastwood School is 20.1, which is the highest among 4 elementary schools in the Sturgis Public Schools District! (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Eastwood School is $13,513, which is the lowest among 4 elementary schools in the Sturgis Public Schools District!
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Eastwood School:

SchoolDigger ranks Eastwood School 1048th of 1486 Michigan public elementary schools. (See Eastwood School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Rank History for Eastwood School

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Rank History for all students at Eastwood School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 48.91 996th 1545 35.5%
2007 39.47 1198th 1565 23.5%
2008 45.84 1114th 1577 29.4%
2009 51.88 1002nd 1589 36.9%
2010 53.95 987th 1552 36.4%
2011 50.78 976th 1552 37.1%
2012 35.06 1142nd 1566 27.1%
2013 43.60 962nd 1563 38.5%
2014 36.77 1069th 1533 30.3%
2015 50.06 826th 1580 47.7%
2016 30.31 1103rd 1548 28.7%
2017 23.39 1102nd 1466 24.8%
2018 28.46 1095th 1448 24.4%
2019 21.23 1116th 1408 20.7%
2021 19.59 964th 1153 16.4%
2022 25.67 990th 1344 26.3%
2023 24.01 1088th 1470 26.0%
2024 28.26 1048th 1486 29.5%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Eastwood School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 22.02 242nd 270 10.4%
2019 13.89 110th 117 6.0%
2021 18.06 35th 42 16.7%
2022 14.69 92nd 98 6.1%
2023 14.04 167th 180 7.2%
2024 13.48 170th 184 7.6%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Eastwood School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 16.70 386th 403 4.2%
2023 12.02 191st 195 2.1%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Eastwood School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 33.19 1008th 1397 27.8%
2019 20.75 961st 1134 15.3%
2021 27.59 595th 749 20.6%
2022 32.04 765th 1099 30.4%
2023 24.64 1046th 1350 22.5%
2024 31.42 980th 1381 29.0%
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Rank History for Female students at Eastwood School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 29.60 1058th 1443 26.7%
2019 19.89 980th 1171 16.3%
2021 15.51 823rd 902 8.8%
2022 17.45 957th 1106 13.5%
2023 19.02 1080th 1321 18.2%
2024 25.37 1023rd 1342 23.8%
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Rank History for Male students at Eastwood School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 26.41 1099th 1446 24.0%
2019 16.00 1038th 1196 13.2%
2021 14.43 831st 915 9.2%
2022 21.19 910th 1139 20.1%
2023 20.45 1058th 1334 20.7%
2024 21.50 1063rd 1347 21.1%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Eastwood School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 29.56 168th 222 24.3%
2019 19.27 77th 86 10.5%
2021 25.09 25th 30 16.7%
2022 30.34 60th 86 30.2%
2023 18.09 161st 188 14.4%
2024 23.24 164th 201 18.4%
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Rank History for White students at Eastwood School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 22.45 1041st 1253 16.9%
2019 20.13 957th 1128 15.2%
2021 20.11 851st 1005 15.3%
2022 21.59 908th 1102 17.6%
2023 19.66 1009th 1198 15.8%
2024 22.65 984th 1204 18.3%
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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 Eastwood School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1995 689 4 5 27 0 n/a n/a 0 725
1996 689 4 5 27 0 n/a n/a 0 725
1997 686 9 8 22 0 n/a n/a 0 725
1998 647 11 9 27 0 n/a n/a 1 695
1999 628 10 10 35 0 n/a n/a 0 683
2000 610 9 7 36 0 n/a n/a 0 662
2001 612 5 11 75 0 n/a n/a 0 703
2002 570 7 11 125 0 n/a n/a 0 713
2003 570 7 11 125 0 n/a n/a 0 713
2004 588 16 7 141 0 n/a n/a 0 752
2005 512 19 2 168 3 n/a n/a 1 705
2006 519 13 4 167 3 n/a n/a 0 706
2007 500 5 3 171 2 n/a n/a 30 711
2008 498 12 3 197 n/a n/a n/a 0 710
2009 515 17 1 217 0 n/a n/a 11 761
2010 458 14 3 220 0 n/a n/a 19 714
2011 438 18 6 257 1 1 12 0 733
2012 437 13 8 256 1 3 17 0 735
2013 436 12 9 256 1 2 21 0 737
2014 456 19 8 264 0 1 26 0 774
2015 461 24 8 286 0 0 22 0 801
2016 450 17 4 273 0 0 24 0 768
2017 467 21 2 272 0 0 16 0 778
2018 429 18 2 273 0 0 17 0 739
2019 406 16 5 259 0 0 13 0 699
2020 378 9 8 242 0 0 18 0 655
2021 369 10 8 215 1 0 14 0 617
2022 387 11 5 236 2 0 19 0 660
2023 404 16 3 224 0 0 18 0 665

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 Eastwood School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1995 725 35.0 20.7 25.5
1996 725 35.0 20.7 25.5
1997 725 37.0 19.6 29.8
1998 695 39.0 17.8 31.7
1999 683 37.0 18.5 31.3
2000 662 45.3 14.6 44.4
2001 703 38.8 18.1 43.8
2002 713 39.1 18.2 56.4
2003 713 39.1 18.2 56.4
2004 752 39.1 19.2 51.9
2005 705 38.1 18.5 56.5
2006 706 38.3 18.4 59.9
2007 711 39.2 18.1 55.1
2008 710 38.3 18.5 58.2
2009 761 40.2 18.9 68
2010 714 39.2 18.1 72.5
2011 733 37.2 19.7 70
2012 735 37.5 19.6 72.1
2013 737 39.7 18.5 72
2014 774 36.7 21.0 71.3
2015 801 38.0 21.0 68.4
2016 768 38.0 20.2 66.3
2017 778 37.4 20.7 77.9
2018 739 37.7 19.5 67.3
2019 699 38.0 18.3 61.7
2020 655 35.0 18.7 68.5
2021 617 33.7 18.2 66.5
2022 660 29.1 22.6 73.5
2023 665 33.0 20.1 71.3

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 Eastwood School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1995 725 35.0 20.7 25.5
1996 725 35.0 20.7 25.5
1997 725 37.0 19.6 29.8
1998 695 39.0 17.8 31.7
1999 683 37.0 18.5 31.3
2000 662 45.3 14.6 44.4
2001 703 38.8 18.1 43.8
2002 713 39.1 18.2 56.4
2003 713 39.1 18.2 56.4
2004 752 39.1 19.2 51.9
2005 705 38.1 18.5 56.5
2006 706 38.3 18.4 59.9
2007 711 39.2 18.1 55.1
2008 710 38.3 18.5 58.2
2009 761 40.2 18.9 68
2010 714 39.2 18.1 72.5
2011 733 37.2 19.7 70
2012 735 37.5 19.6 72.1
2013 737 39.7 18.5 72
2014 774 36.7 21.0 71.3
2015 801 38.0 21.0 68.4
2016 768 38.0 20.2 66.3
2017 778 37.4 20.7 77.9
2018 739 37.7 19.5 67.3
2019 699 38.0 18.3 61.7
2020 655 35.0 18.7 68.5
2021 617 33.7 18.2 66.5
2022 660 29.1 22.6 73.5
2023 665 33.0 20.1 71.3

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.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Eastwood School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,009 (10.1%) $8,936 (89.8%) $9,946
2020 $983 (9.6%) $9,260 (90.4%) $10,243
2021 $1,899 (17.2%) $9,172 (82.8%) $11,071
2022 $1,700 (14.8%) $9,808 (85.2%) $11,507
2023 $2,753 (20.4%) $10,760 (79.6%) $13,513

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Eastwood 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 1116th of 1408 Elementary schoolsRanks 1088th of 1470 Elementary schools
 5.2%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Eastwood School)39.222.3
 16.9%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Sturgis Public Schools)39.222.3
 16.9%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)45.140.9
 4.2%
3rd Grade Math (Eastwood School)36.133
 3.1%
   3rd Grade Math (Sturgis Public Schools)36.133
 3.1%
   3rd Grade Math (Michigan)46.742.9
 3.8%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Eastwood School)29.925.2
 4.7%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Sturgis Public Schools)29.925.2
 4.7%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)45.844.3
 1.5%
4th Grade Math (Eastwood School)28.121.7
 6.4%
   4th Grade Math (Sturgis Public Schools)28.121.7
 6.4%
   4th Grade Math (Michigan)41.838.6
 3.2%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Eastwood School)36.131
 5.1%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Sturgis Public Schools)36.131
 5.1%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)46.243.9
 2.3%
5th Grade Math (Eastwood School)16.927.4
 10.5%
   5th Grade Math (Sturgis Public Schools)16.927.4
 10.5%
   5th Grade Math (Michigan)34.831.5
 3.3%
5th Grade Social Studies (Eastwood School)613.2
 7.2%
   5th Grade Social Studies (Sturgis Public Schools)613.2
 7.2%
   5th Grade Social Studies (Michigan)17.418.6
 1.2%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students699665
 4.9%
African American1616
American Indian00
Asian53
 40%
Hispanic259224
 13.5%
Pacific Islander00
White406404
 0.5%
Two or More Races1318
 38.5%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients61.7%71.3%
 9.6%


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Students at Eastwood School are 61% White, 34% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races, 2% African American.

Eastwood School ranks 1048th of 1486 Michigan elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.

Students who attend Eastwood School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Sturgis Middle School
High : Sturgis High School

In the 2022-23 school year, 665 students attended Eastwood School.


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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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