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.
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Detail:
Public 3-5
District:
Sturgis Public Schools
SchoolDigger Rank:
1048th of 1,486 Michigan Elementary Schools
Per Pupil Expenditures: $13,513
Students who attend Eastwood School usually attend:
Student/teacher ratio: 20.1
Number of students: 665
Racial breakdown:
White:
60.8%
Hispanic:
33.7%
Two or more races:
2.7%
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African American:
2.4%
Asian:
0.5%
Free/discounted lunch recipients: 71.3%
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