Top Rankings
Clarkston Community School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 13 public schools serving 7,552 students in Clarkston Community School District. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in Michigan.
Public Schools in Clarkston Community School District have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the Michigan public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 60% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public school average of 36% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (MI)
# Schools
13 Schools
3,520 Schools
# Students
7,552 Students
1,386,814 Students
# Teachers
462 Teachers
82,066 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
District Rank
Clarkston Community School District, which is ranked within the top 20% of all 860 school districts in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 92% has increased from 91% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#98 out of 866 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
38%
Graduation Rate
92%
81%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.28
0.55
# American Indian Students
7 Students
8,714 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
132 Students
49,591 Students
% Asian Students
2%
3%
# Hispanic Students
542 Students
122,839 Students
% Hispanic Students
7%
9%
# Black Students
199 Students
246,219 Students
% Black Students
3%
18%
# White Students
6,385 Students
886,651 Students
% White Students
84%
64%
# Hawaiian Students
2 Students
1,160 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
285 Students
70,826 Students
% of Two or more races Students
4%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
-
# Students in K Grade:
710
113,916
# Students in 1st Grade:
550
102,983
# Students in 2nd Grade:
581
99,656
# Students in 3rd Grade:
551
101,773
# Students in 4th Grade:
549
100,967
# Students in 5th Grade:
518
101,600
# Students in 6th Grade:
582
102,989
# Students in 7th Grade:
544
102,702
# Students in 8th Grade:
569
104,492
# Students in 9th Grade:
599
117,086
# Students in 10th Grade:
583
116,227
# Students in 11th Grade:
570
108,647
# Students in 12th Grade:
618
109,885
# Ungraded Students:
28
3,891
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $16,102 in this school district is less than the state median of $18,370. The school district revenue/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $17,096 is less than the state median of $17,559. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$122 MM
$25,476 MM
Spending
$129 MM
$24,351 MM
Revenue / Student
$16,102
$18,370
Spending / Student
$17,096
$17,559
Best Clarkston Community School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Springfield Plains Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
8650 Holcomb Rd
Clarkston, MI 48348
(248) 623-3800
Clarkston, MI 48348
(248) 623-3800
Grades: PK-5
| 505 students
Rank: #22.
Independence Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
6850 Hubbard Rd
Clarkston, MI 48348
(248) 623-5500
Clarkston, MI 48348
(248) 623-5500
Grades: PK-5
| 439 students
Rank: #33.
Clarkston Junior High School
Magnet School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
6595 Waldon Rd
Clarkston, MI 48346
(248) 623-5600
Clarkston, MI 48346
(248) 623-5600
Grades: 7-12
| 1,034 students
Rank: #44.
Clarkston Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
6589 Waldon Rd
Clarkston, MI 48346
(248) 623-5100
Clarkston, MI 48346
(248) 623-5100
Grades: PK-5
| 387 students
Rank: #55.
Clarkston High School
Magnet School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
6093 Flemings Lake Rd
Clarkston, MI 48346
(248) 623-3600
Clarkston, MI 48346
(248) 623-3600
Grades: 7-12
| 1,575 students
Rank: #66.
Bailey Lake Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
8051 Pine Knob Rd
Clarkston, MI 48348
(248) 623-5300
Clarkston, MI 48348
(248) 623-5300
Grades: K-5
| 495 students
Rank: #77.
Andersonville Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
10350 Andersonville Rd
Davisburg, MI 48350
(248) 623-5200
Davisburg, MI 48350
(248) 623-5200
Grades: PK-5
| 320 students
Rank: #88.
Sashabaw Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
5565 Pine Knob Rd
Clarkston, MI 48346
(248) 623-4200
Clarkston, MI 48346
(248) 623-4200
Grades: 4-8
| 984 students
Rank: #99.
Pine Knob Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
6020 Sashabaw Rd
Clarkston, MI 48346
(248) 623-3901
Clarkston, MI 48346
(248) 623-3901
Grades: PK-5
| 471 students
Rank: #1010.
Renaissance Virtual School
Magnet School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
6558 Waldon Rd
Clarkston, MI 48346
(248) 623-5440
Clarkston, MI 48346
(248) 623-5440
Grades: K-12
| 881 students
Rank: #1111.
North Sashabaw Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
5290 Maybee Rd
Clarkston, MI 48346
(248) 623-4100
Clarkston, MI 48346
(248) 623-4100
Grades: K-5
| 294 students
Rank: #1212.
Renaissance Alternative High School
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
6558 Waldon Rd
Clarkston, MI 48346
(248) 623-8060
Clarkston, MI 48346
(248) 623-8060
Grades: 9-12
| 165 students
Rank: n/an/a
Student Support Services
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
6389 Clarkston Rd
Clarkston, MI 48346
(248) 623-8080
Clarkston, MI 48346
(248) 623-8080
Grades: PK-12
| 2 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Clarkston Community School District?
Clarkston Community School District manages 13 public schools serving 7,552 students.
What is the rank of Clarkston Community School District?
Clarkston Community School District is ranked #103 out of 860 school districts in Michigan (top 20%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Michigan school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 20%), Highest math proficiency (Top 20%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%), Highest graduation rate (Top 20%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Clarkston Community School District?
84% of Clarkston Community School District students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Clarkston Community School District?
Clarkston Community School District has a student/teacher ratio of 16:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What is Clarkston Community School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $17,096 is less than the state median of $17,559. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
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