Serving 344 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Clawson School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arizona state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 344 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 23:1
- Minority Enrollment: 97%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AZ
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-29% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Clawson School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
School Overview
Clawson School's student population of 344 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 15 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
344 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Clawson School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,956 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Clawson School is 0.08, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#980 out of 1956 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
24%
Student : Teacher Ratio
23:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
5%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
96%
47%
Black
1%
6%
White
3%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
72%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Clawson School's ranking?
Clawson School is ranked #980 out of 1,956 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Arizona.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% AZ state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
How many students attend Clawson School?
344 students attend Clawson School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of Clawson School students are Hispanic, 3% of students are White, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Clawson School?
Clawson School has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Clawson School offer ?
Clawson School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Clawson School part of?
Clawson School is part of Douglas Unified District (4174) School District.
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