Serving 354 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Patricia St Clair Elementary 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 10-14% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 354 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 12%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MI
- Math Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Patricia St. Clair Elementary School serves the entire Hesperia, MI school district, covering an area of approximately 130.5 square miles. Families within this zone can expect a typical drive of 10 to 15 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge located about 11.4 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
School Overview
Patricia St Clair Elementary School's student population of 354 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has declined by 20% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
354 students
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
School Rankings
Patricia St Clair Elementary 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 Patricia St Clair Elementary School is 0.22, 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
#2350 out of 3025 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
16:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
6%
9%
Black
1%
18%
White
88%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)39.8%
33.3%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
66%
45%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Patricia St Clair Elementary School's ranking?
Patricia St Clair Elementary School is ranked #2350 out of 3,025 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Michigan.
What schools are Patricia St Clair Elementary School often compared to?
Patricia St Clair Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Shelby Elementary School, Spitler Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% MI state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
How many students attend Patricia St Clair Elementary School?
354 students attend Patricia St Clair Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Patricia St Clair Elementary School students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Patricia St Clair Elementary School?
Patricia St Clair Elementary School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 16:1.
What grades does Patricia St Clair Elementary School offer ?
Patricia St Clair Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Patricia St Clair Elementary School part of?
Patricia St Clair Elementary School is part of Hesperia Community Schools.
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