Fair Plain East Elementary vs Clarke School
Fair Plain East Elementary and Clarke School are very closely rated, both scoring around 5.1 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.
Fair Plain East Elementary
Benton Harbor, MI
5.1/10
Elementary School4th – 5th
166 students
Clarke School
Saint Joseph, MI
5.5/10
Elementary SchoolKindergarten – 5th
465 students
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| Metric | Fair Plain East Elementary | Clarke School |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Rating | 5.1 / 10 | 5.5 / 10 |
| Academic Score | 2.6 | 6.0 |
| Growth Score | 5.4 | 5.7 |
| Diversity Index | — | — |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 97% | 23.9% |
| Environment Score | 8.1 | 4.2 |
| State Rank | #2,478 of 3,198 | #2,258 of 3,198 |
| State Percentile | 23th | 29th |
Test Scores
| Subject | Fair Plain East Elementary | Clarke School |
|---|---|---|
| Math Proficiency | 3.0% | 67.0% |
| Math (State Avg) | — | — |
| ELA Proficiency | 6.0% | 71.0% |
| ELA (State Avg) | — | — |
School Details
| Detail | Fair Plain East Elementary | Clarke School |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Elementary School | Elementary School |
| Grades | 4th – 5th | Kindergarten – 5th |
| Enrollment | 166 | 465 |
| Student-Teacher Ratio | 11.9:1 | 22.1:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 97.0% | 23.9% |
| District | Benton Harbor Area Schools | St. Joseph Public Schools |
| City | Benton Harbor | Saint Joseph |
Neighborhood
| Metric | Benton Harbor (49022) | Saint Joseph (49085) |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $39,859 | $101,763 |
| Median Home Value | $140,500 | $287,300 |
| Median Rent | $797 | $1,099 |
| College Educated (Bachelor's+) | 18.0% | 48.6% |
| Poverty Rate | 31.7% | 4.2% |
| Avg Commute | 19 min | 17 min |