For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 788 students in Clawson School District. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Michigan.
Public Schools in Clawson School District have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Michigan public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Michigan public school average of 37% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (MI)
# Schools
3 Schools
3,509 Schools
# Students
788 Students
1,376,331 Students
# Teachers
50 Teachers
82,379 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
District Rank
Clawson School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 851 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 85-89% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#294 out of 866 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
38%
Graduation Rate
85-89%
81%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.42
0.56
# American Indian Students
n/a
8,574 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
6 Students
50,770 Students
% Asian Students
1%
4%
# Hispanic Students
43 Students
125,678 Students
% Hispanic Students
5%
9%
# Black Students
99 Students
244,434 Students
% Black Students
13%
18%
# White Students
589 Students
871,645 Students
% White Students
75%
63%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
1,208 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
50 Students
73,219 Students
% of Two or more races Students
6%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
-
# Students in K Grade:
27
110,461
# Students in 1st Grade:
20
100,790
# Students in 2nd Grade:
31
102,777
# Students in 3rd Grade:
29
100,401
# Students in 4th Grade:
26
101,847
# Students in 5th Grade:
29
101,136
# Students in 6th Grade:
92
102,120
# Students in 7th Grade:
85
103,285
# Students in 8th Grade:
89
102,692
# Students in 9th Grade:
93
114,669
# Students in 10th Grade:
99
112,993
# Students in 11th Grade:
81
109,871
# Students in 12th Grade:
87
109,317
# Ungraded Students:
-
3,972
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $31,132 is higher than the state median of $18,510. The school district revenue/student has grown by 64% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $25,717 is higher than the state median of $17,693. The school district spending/student has grown by 64% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$25 MM
$25,476 MM
Spending
$20 MM
$24,351 MM
Revenue / Student
$31,132
$18,510
Spending / Student
$25,717
$17,693
Best Clawson School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Clawson Middle School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
150 John M Ave
Clawson, MI 48017
(248) 655-4200
Clawson, MI 48017
(248) 655-4200
Grades: 5-8
| 266 students
Rank: #22.
Clawson High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
101 John M Ave
Clawson, MI 48017
(248) 655-4200
Clawson, MI 48017
(248) 655-4200
Grades: 7-12
| 360 students
Rank: #33.
Kenwood Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
240 Nahma Ave
Clawson, MI 48017
(248) 655-3838
Clawson, MI 48017
(248) 655-3838
Grades: PK-5
| 162 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Clawson School District?
Clawson School District manages 3 public schools serving 788 students.
What is the rank of Clawson School District?
Clawson School District is ranked #277 out of 851 school districts in Michigan (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Clawson School District?
75% of Clawson School District students are White, 13% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Clawson School District?
Clawson School District has a student/teacher ratio of 16:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What is Clawson School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $25,717 is higher than the state median of $17,693. The school district spending/student has grown by 64% over four school years.
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