Clawson Public Schools School District

626 Phillips Ave
Clawson, MI 48017-1584
(District boundaries shown in map)
8/
10
Top 30%

Top Rankings

Clawson Public Schools School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Michigan for:

Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,286 students in Clawson Public Schools School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in Michigan.
Public Schools in Clawson Public Schools School District have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the Michigan public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 48% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Michigan public school average of 35% (majority Black).

Overview

2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
This State (MI)
# Schools
4 Schools
3,540 Schools
# Students
1,286 Students
1,394,596 Students
# Teachers
85 Teachers
82,754 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1

District Rank

Clawson Public Schools School District, which is ranked within the top 30% 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 85-89% has increased from 80-84% over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
State Average (MI)
#229 out of 855 school districts
(Top 30%)
This chart display the overall district rank of Clawson Public Schools  School District, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
33%
36%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Clawson Public Schools  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of MI by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
55%
48%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Clawson Public Schools  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of MI by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
85-89%
84%
This chart display public school graduation rate of Clawson Public Schools  School District and public school graduation rate of MI by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.43
0.55
# American Indian Students
n/a
8,802 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
10 Students
49,232 Students
% Asian Students
1%
3%
# Hispanic Students
68 Students
120,541 Students
% Hispanic Students
5%
9%
# Black Students
166 Students
245,941 Students
% Black Students
13%
18%
# White Students
952 Students
900,679 Students
% White Students
74%
64%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
1,210 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
89 Students
68,190 Students
% of Two or more races Students
7%
5%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
-
-
# Students in K Grade:
131
114,598
# Students in 1st Grade:
98
98,757
# Students in 2nd Grade:
108
100,937
# Students in 3rd Grade:
89
100,648
# Students in 4th Grade:
95
100,558
# Students in 5th Grade:
67
102,085
# Students in 6th Grade:
96
101,953
# Students in 7th Grade:
98
104,180
# Students in 8th Grade:
102
107,358
# Students in 9th Grade:
87
121,519
# Students in 10th Grade:
90
114,888
# Students in 11th Grade:
115
109,042
# Students in 12th Grade:
110
114,025
# Ungraded Students:
-
4,048

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $19,076 is higher than the state median of $18,267. The school district revenue/student has grown by 14% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,758 is less than the state median of $17,461. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
This School District
This State (MI)
Total Revenue
$25 MM
$25,476 MM
This chart display total revenue of Clawson Public Schools  School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in MI by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$20 MM
$24,351 MM
This chart display total spending of Clawson Public Schools  School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in MI by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$19,076
$18,267
This chart display average revenue per public school student in Clawson Public Schools  School District and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in MI by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$15,758
$17,461
This chart display average spending per public school student in Clawson Public Schools  School District and average spending per public school student of all school districts in MI by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best Clawson Public Schools School District Public Schools (2024)

School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Clawson Middle School
Math: 34% | Reading: 58%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
150 John M Ave
Clawson, MI 48017
(248) 655-4200
Grades: 6-8
| 296 students
Rank: #22.
Kenwood Elementary School
Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
240 Nahma Ave
Clawson, MI 48017
(248) 655-3838
Grades: PK-5
| 193 students
Rank: #33.
Clawson High School
Math: 30-34% | Reading: 55-59%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
101 John M Ave
Clawson, MI 48017
(248) 655-4200
Grades: 8-12
| 402 students
Rank: #44.
Paul A Schalm School
Math: 30-34% | Reading: 50-54%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
940 North Selfridge Blvd
Clawson, MI 48017
(248) 655-4949
Grades: K-5
| 395 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Clawson Public Schools School District?
Clawson Public Schools School District manages 4 public schools serving 1,286 students.
What is the rank of Clawson Public Schools School District?
Clawson Public Schools School District is ranked #228 out of 850 school districts in Michigan (top 30%) 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 reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Clawson Public Schools School District?
74% of Clawson Public Schools School District students are White, 13% of students are Black, 7% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Clawson Public Schools School District?
Clawson Public Schools School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What is Clawson Public Schools School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $15,758 is less than the state median of $17,461. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • District size: 4 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 1,286 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 26%
  • : 85-89% (Top 30% in MI)
  • : Top 30%
  • : 33% (Top 50%)
  • : 55% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

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