Brown School vs. Clarke School
Should I attend Brown School or Clarke School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Brown School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Clarke School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Overview
Serving 369 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Brown School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 48%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is equal to the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black).
Serving 469 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Clarke School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 52% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 59% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 48%).
The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
PK-5
K-5
Total Students
369 students
469 students
% Male | % Female
49% | 51%
48% | 52%
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
20 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
23:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#253 out of 2925 schools in MI
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
#425 out of 2925 schools in MI
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
59%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
70
89
Grade 1 Students
51
75
Grade 2 Students
72
68
Grade 3 Students
50
80
Grade 4 Students
77
80
Grade 5 Students
49
77
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
7%
6%
% Hispanic
4%
6%
% Black
8%
5%
% White
76%
78%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
5%
Diversity Score
0.41
0.38
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
24%
18%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%