Top Rankings
Clarkston Community School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 13 public schools serving 7,578 students in Clarkston Community School District. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in Michigan.
Public Schools in Clarkston Community School District have an average math proficiency score of 48% (versus the Michigan public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 58% (versus the 48% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public school average of 35% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (MI)
# Schools
13 Schools
3,540 Schools
# Students
7,578 Students
1,394,596 Students
# Teachers
442 Teachers
82,754 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
District Rank
Clarkston Community School District, which is ranked within the top 20% of all 850 school districts in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 92% has increased from 89% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#102 out of 855 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
58%
48%
Graduation Rate
92%
84%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.28
0.55
# American Indian Students
10 Students
8,802 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
136 Students
49,232 Students
% Asian Students
2%
3%
# Hispanic Students
537 Students
120,541 Students
% Hispanic Students
7%
9%
# Black Students
192 Students
245,941 Students
% Black Students
2%
18%
# White Students
6,431 Students
900,679 Students
% White Students
85%
64%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
1,210 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
272 Students
68,190 Students
% of Two or more races Students
4%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
-
# Students in K Grade:
681
114,598
# Students in 1st Grade:
562
98,757
# Students in 2nd Grade:
549
100,937
# Students in 3rd Grade:
551
100,648
# Students in 4th Grade:
525
100,558
# Students in 5th Grade:
572
102,085
# Students in 6th Grade:
548
101,953
# Students in 7th Grade:
578
104,180
# Students in 8th Grade:
609
107,358
# Students in 9th Grade:
600
121,519
# Students in 10th Grade:
567
114,888
# Students in 11th Grade:
589
109,042
# Students in 12th Grade:
620
114,025
# Ungraded Students:
27
4,048
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $16,046 in this school district is less than the state median of $18,267. The school district revenue/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $17,037 is less than the state median of $17,461. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$122 MM
$25,476 MM
Spending
$129 MM
$24,351 MM
Revenue / Student
$16,046
$18,267
Spending / Student
$17,037
$17,461
Best Clarkston Community School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Clarkston Junior High School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
6595 Waldon Rd
Clarkston, MI 48346
(248) 623-5600
Clarkston, MI 48346
(248) 623-5600
Grades: 7-12
| 1,107 students
Rank: #22.
Springfield Plains Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
8650 Holcomb Rd
Clarkston, MI 48348
(248) 623-3800
Clarkston, MI 48348
(248) 623-3800
Grades: PK-5
| 474 students
Rank: #33.
Clarkston High School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
6093 Flemings Lake Rd
Clarkston, MI 48346
(248) 623-3600
Clarkston, MI 48346
(248) 623-3600
Grades: 7-12
| 1,579 students
Rank: #44.
Bailey Lake Elementary School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
8051 Pine Knob Rd
Clarkston, MI 48348
(248) 623-5300
Clarkston, MI 48348
(248) 623-5300
Grades: K-5
| 514 students
Rank: #55.
Independence Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
6850 Hubbard Rd
Clarkston, MI 48348
(248) 623-5500
Clarkston, MI 48348
(248) 623-5500
Grades: PK-5
| 433 students
Rank: #66.
Clarkston Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
6589 Waldon Rd
Clarkston, MI 48346
(248) 623-5100
Clarkston, MI 48346
(248) 623-5100
Grades: PK-5
| 354 students
Rank: #77.
Renaissance Virtual School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
6558 Waldon Rd
Clarkston, MI 48346
(248) 623-5440
Clarkston, MI 48346
(248) 623-5440
Grades: K-12
| 877 students
Rank: #88.
Sashabaw Middle School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
5565 Pine Knob Rd
Clarkston, MI 48346
(248) 623-4200
Clarkston, MI 48346
(248) 623-4200
Grades: 4-8
| 978 students
Rank: #99.
Pine Knob Elementary School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
6020 Sashabaw Rd
Clarkston, MI 48346
(248) 623-3901
Clarkston, MI 48346
(248) 623-3901
Grades: PK-5
| 477 students
Rank: #1010.
Andersonville Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
10350 Andersonville Rd
Davisburg, MI 48350
(248) 623-5200
Davisburg, MI 48350
(248) 623-5200
Grades: PK-5
| 301 students
Rank: #1111.
North Sashabaw Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
5290 Maybee Rd
Clarkston, MI 48346
(248) 623-4100
Clarkston, MI 48346
(248) 623-4100
Grades: K-5
| 317 students
Rank: #1212.
Renaissance Alternative High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
6558 Waldon Rd
Clarkston, MI 48346
(248) 623-8060
Clarkston, MI 48346
(248) 623-8060
Grades: 9-12
| 166 students
Rank: n/an/a
Student Support Services
Special Education School
6389 Clarkston Rd
Clarkston, MI 48346
(248) 623-8080
Clarkston, MI 48346
(248) 623-8080
Grades: PK-12
| 1 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Clarkston Community School District?
Clarkston Community School District manages 13 public schools serving 7,578 students.
What is the rank of Clarkston Community School District?
Clarkston Community School District is ranked #103 out of 850 school districts in Michigan (top 20%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Michigan school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 20%), Highest math proficiency (Top 20%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%), Highest graduation rate (Top 10%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Clarkston Community School District?
85% of Clarkston Community School District students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Clarkston Community School District?
Clarkston Community School District has a student/teacher ratio of 17:1, which is equal to the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What is Clarkston Community School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $17,037 is less than the state median of $17,461. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
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