Chippewa Valley Schools School District
School District · Clinton Township, Michigan
Avg Rating
6.0
out of 10
Schools
20
12 elem, 4 mid, 4 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$13,811
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
Avg Rating
6.0
out of 10
Schools
20
12 elem, 4 mid, 4 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$13,811
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
Evaluating Chippewa Valley Schools?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Chippewa Valley Schools as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
Shortlist starter
Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
International Academy of Macomb
Clinton Twp · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Shawnee Elementary School
Macomb · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Sequoyah Elementary School
Macomb · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Michigan rank
#299 of 533
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-0.2
below Michigan avg
Per-pupil spending
$13,811
$772 vs Michigan median
District size
14,505 students
Much larger than Michigan median
The short answer
Chippewa Valley Schools ranks #299 of 533 Michigan districts by overall school rating. Chippewa Valley Schools's schools with real test data average 6.0/10 across 20 schools. Its top-rated schools are International Academy of Macomb (8.0/10), Shawnee Elementary School (7.8/10), and Sequoyah Elementary School (7.4/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Rates 6.2/10 despite 60% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 1.2 points higher than its student-poverty level predicts. Roughly as clean a case of strong results without an affluent-ZIP price tag as you'll find among Chippewa Valley Schools schools.
Top-Rated Schools in Chippewa Valley Schools
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (20 of 20). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | International Academy of Macomb | 8.0 / 10 |
| 2 | Shawnee Elementary School | 7.8 / 10 |
| 3 | Sequoyah Elementary School | 7.4 / 10 |
| 4 | Cheyenne Elementary School | 7.3 / 10 |
| 5 | Dakota High School | 7.1 / 10 |
| 6 | Chippewa Valley High School | 6.5 / 10 |
| 7 | Seneca Middle School | 6.3 / 10 |
| 8 | Huron Elementary School | 6.3 / 10 |
| 9 | Fox Elementary School | 6.2 / 10 |
| 10 | Ojibwa Elementary School | 5.9 / 10 |
See all 20 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Chippewa Valley Schools
Chippewa Valley Schools is a Clinton Township, Michigan school district serving 20 schools. The district educates 14,505 students with a student-teacher ratio of 20:1. The district invests $13,811 per student annually.
With an average rating of 6.0/10, Chippewa Valley Schools demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is International Academy of Macomb, which has a composite score of 8.0/10.
In standardized testing, Chippewa Valley Schools students show an average math proficiency of 48.1% and ELA proficiency of 56.5%.
The district includes 12 elementary schools , 4 middle schools , and 4 high schools.
District Map
Schools in Chippewa Valley Schools, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Chippewa Valley Schools with test data.
Schools in Chippewa Valley Schools
20 schools Elementary Schools 12
Middle Schools 4
District Details
- State
- Michigan
- City
- Clinton Township
- Total Enrollment
- 14,505
- Teachers (FTE)
- 726
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.1%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Chippewa Valley Schools?
Chippewa Valley Schools has 20 schools in total — 12 elementary, 4 middle, and 4 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Chippewa Valley Schools?
The average composite rating for Chippewa Valley Schools is 6.0/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Chippewa Valley Schools?
Chippewa Valley Schools spends $13,811 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Chippewa Valley Schools?
The average student-teacher ratio in Chippewa Valley Schools is 20:1.
What is the top-rated school in Chippewa Valley Schools?
International Academy of Macomb is the highest-rated school in Chippewa Valley Schools with a composite score of 8.0/10.
What are the test scores in Chippewa Valley Schools?
Across schools in Chippewa Valley Schools with test data, the average math proficiency is 48.1% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 56.5%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Chippewa Valley Schools compare to other districts in Michigan?
Chippewa Valley Schools has an average school rating of 6.0/10 across 20 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Michigan by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 6.0/10
- Math Proficiency
- 48.1%
- ELA Proficiency
- 56.5%
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Michigan Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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