Serving 269 students in grades 6-8, Clintondale 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 is 5% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 26% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 269 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 85%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MI
- Math Proficiency: 5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 26% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Clintondale Middle School serves the entire district in Clinton Township, MI, covering an area of approximately 3.9 square miles. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive of the school, with the furthest edge reaching about 1.8 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
School Overview
Clintondale Middle School's student population of 269 students has declined by 20% over five school years.
The teacher population of 15 teachers has declined by 31% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
269 students
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
Year Founded
1962
School Calendar
School Motto
Clintondale Dragon Pride
Average Class Size
25 students
School Rankings
Clintondale Middle 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 Clintondale Middle School is 0.44, 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
#2686 out of 3025 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
5%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
16:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
4%
9%
Black
73%
18%
White
15%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)83.6%
33.3%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
82%
45%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Clintondale Middle School's ranking?
Clintondale Middle School is ranked #2686 out of 3,025 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Michigan.
What schools are Clintondale Middle School often compared to?
Clintondale Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Algonquin Middle School, Prevail Academy by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% MI state average), while 26% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
How many students attend Clintondale Middle School?
269 students attend Clintondale Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of Clintondale Middle School students are Black, 15% of students are White, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Clintondale Middle School?
Clintondale Middle School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 16:1.
What grades does Clintondale Middle School offer ?
Clintondale Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Clintondale Middle School part of?
Clintondale Middle School is part of Clintondale Community Schools.
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