Top Rankings
Clawson School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,187 students in Clawson 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 School District have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the Michigan public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Michigan public school average of 37% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (MI)
# Schools
3 Schools
3,461 Schools
# Students
1,187 Students
1,367,408 Students
# Teachers
78 Teachers
82,868 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Clawson School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 844 school districts in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 87% has increased from 80-84% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#235 out of 862 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
35%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
45%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
38%
Graduation Rate
87%
81.8%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 13-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)21.9%
33.3%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.39
0.57
Showing 2014–2023. View full 36-year historical data
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
1%
4%
Showing 2012–2021. View full 34-year historical data
% Hispanic
6%
9%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
% Black
11%
18%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 32-year historical data
% White
77%
63%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 36-year historical data
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
5%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 13-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $24,941 is higher than the state median of $22,574. The school district revenue/student has grown by 19% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $36,431 is higher than the state median of $21,841. The school district spending/student has grown by 86% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$30 MM
$30,868 MM
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Spending
$43 MM
$29,866 MM
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Revenue / Student
$24,941
$22,574
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Spending / Student
$36,431
$21,841
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Best Clawson School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Clawson Middle School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
150 John M Ave
Clawson, MI 48017
(248) 655-4250
Clawson, MI 48017
(248) 655-4250
Gr: 6-8 | 275 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #22.
Clawson Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
101 Phillips Ave
Clawson, MI 48017
(248) 655-4949
Clawson, MI 48017
(248) 655-4949
Gr: K-5 | 543 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #33.
Clawson High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
101 John M Ave
Clawson, MI 48017
(248) 655-4200
Clawson, MI 48017
(248) 655-4200
Gr: 6-12 | 369 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Clawson School District?
Clawson School District manages 3 public schools serving 1,187 students.
What is the rank of Clawson School District?
Clawson School District is ranked #255 out of 844 school districts in Michigan (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Michigan school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Clawson School District?
77% of Clawson School District students are White, 11% of students are Black, 6% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Clawson School District?
Clawson School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What is Clawson School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $36,431 is higher than the state median of $21,841. The school district spending/student has grown by 86% over four school years.
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