Clarke School vs Fair Plain East Elementary
Clarke School and Fair Plain East Elementary are very closely rated, both scoring around 5.5 out of 10. Clarke School is significantly larger with 465 students, about 2.8× the size of Fair Plain East Elementary (166). In math proficiency, Clarke School leads at 67.0%.
Attendance data is under correction. A public school's existing Resources & Environment score and overall rating shown here may still reflect an unverified attendance input.
Clarke School
Saint Joseph, MI
5.5/10
Elementary SchoolKindergarten – 5th
465 students
Fair Plain East Elementary
Benton Harbor, MI
5.1/10
Elementary School4th – 5th
166 students
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| Metric | Clarke School | Fair Plain East Elementary |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Rating | 5.5 / 10 | 5.1 / 10 |
| Academic Score | 6.0 | 2.6 |
| Growth Score | 5.7 | 5.4 |
| Diversity Index | — | — |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 23.9% | 97% |
| Environment Score | 4.2 | 8.1 |
| State Rank | #2,258 of 3,198 | #2,478 of 3,198 |
| State Percentile | 29th | 23th |
Test Scores
| Subject | Clarke School | Fair Plain East Elementary |
|---|---|---|
| Math Proficiency | 67.0% | 3.0% |
| Math (State Avg) | — | — |
| ELA Proficiency | 71.0% | 6.0% |
| ELA (State Avg) | — | — |
School Details
| Detail | Clarke School | Fair Plain East Elementary |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Elementary School | Elementary School |
| Grades | Kindergarten – 5th | 4th – 5th |
| Enrollment | 465 | 166 |
| Student-Teacher Ratio | 22.1:1 | 11.9:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 23.9% | 97.0% |
| District | St. Joseph Public Schools | Benton Harbor Area Schools |
| City | Saint Joseph | Benton Harbor |
Neighborhood
| Metric | Saint Joseph (49085) | Benton Harbor (49022) |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $101,763 | $39,859 |
| Median Home Value | $287,300 | $140,500 |
| Median Rent | $1,099 | $797 |
| College Educated (Bachelor's+) | 48.6% | 18.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 4.2% | 31.7% |
| Avg Commute | 17 min | 19 min |