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 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 644 students in Clawson School District. This district's average middle testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public middle schools in Michigan.
Public Middle Schools in Clawson School District have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the Michigan public middle school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 44% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Michigan public middle school average of 42% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (MI)
# Schools
3 Schools
1,329 Schools
# Students
1,187 Students
535,615 Students
# Teachers
78 Teachers
32,063 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 845 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%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
38%
Graduation Rate
87%
81%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)21.9%
33.3%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.39
0.61
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
1%
4%
% Hispanic
6%
9%
% Black
11%
23%
% White
77%
58%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $20,667 is higher than the state median of $18,616. The school district revenue/student has grown by 23% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $17,072 is less than the state median of $17,794. The school district spending/student has grown by 13% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$25 MM
$25,476 MM
Spending
$20 MM
$24,351 MM
Revenue / Student
$20,667
$18,616
Spending / Student
$17,072
$17,794
Best Clawson School District Public Middle Schools (2026)
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 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%
Recent Articles
How to Evaluate School Safety Beyond Headlines
Learn how to evaluate school safety beyond headlines by examining reliable data, school climate, emergency planning, bullying prevention, communication, student experiences, and everyday security practices before choosing a school.
Choosing a Public School for Executive Function Needs
Learn how to choose a public school for a child with executive function challenges by evaluating routines, classroom support, organization, accommodations, communication, transitions, and special education services before enrollment.
What School Climate Surveys Tell You Before Enrolling
Learn how school climate surveys reveal student safety, belonging, relationships, engagement, and support, and how families can interpret results carefully before choosing a public school for their child today.
