Serving 557 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Clare Primary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 32% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 31% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is equal to the Michigan state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 557 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 10%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MI
- Math Proficiency: 32% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 31% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Clare Primary School's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district in Clare, MI, covering approximately 125.3 square miles. Families can typically expect a drive of 10 to 15 minutes to the school, with an average distance of 6.4 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum of 11.6 miles to the furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
School Overview
Clare Primary School's student population of 557 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has grown by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
557 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Clare Primary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,025 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Clare Primary School is 0.19, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1929 out of 3025 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
35%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
45%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
5%
9%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
18%
Showing 1992–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
White
90%
63%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
4%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)16%
33.3%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
48%
45%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Clare Primary School's ranking?
Clare Primary School is ranked #1929 out of 3,025 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Michigan.
What schools are Clare Primary School often compared to?
Clare Primary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Farwell Elementary School, Claregladwin Area School, Charem Special Education Schools by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
32% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% MI state average), while 31% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
How many students attend Clare Primary School?
557 students attend Clare Primary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Clare Primary School students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Clare Primary School?
Clare Primary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is equal to the Michigan state average of 16:1.
What grades does Clare Primary School offer ?
Clare Primary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Clare Primary School part of?
Clare Primary School is part of Clare School District.
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