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7.0 avg / 10

Clarkston Community School District

School District · Clarkston, Michigan

Students: 6,757
Teachers (FTE): 452

Avg Rating

7.0

out of 10

Schools

13

7 elem, 1 mid, 3 high

Per-Pupil Spending

$16,393

Student-Teacher Ratio

14.9:1

How this district compares

Michigan rank

#105 of 532

districts by avg. composite

Vs. state average

+0.7

above Michigan avg

Per-pupil spending

$16,393

+$1,810 vs Michigan median

District size

6,757 students

Much larger than Michigan median

About Clarkston Community School District

Clarkston Community School District is a Clarkston, Michigan school district serving 13 schools. The district educates 6,757 students with a student-teacher ratio of 14.9:1. The district invests $16,393 per student annually.

With an average rating of 7.0/10, Clarkston Community School District demonstrates solid academic performance.

The highest-rated school in the district is Clarkston Elementary School, which has a composite score of 8.7/10.

In standardized testing, Clarkston Community School District students show an average math proficiency of 47.1% and ELA proficiency of 56.5%.

The district includes 7 elementary schools , 1 middle school , and 3 high schools.

District Map

Schools in Clarkston Community School District, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.

District Average Test Scores

Math Proficiency 47.1%
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N/A
ELA Proficiency 56.5%
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Average proficiency across all schools in Clarkston Community School District with test data.

District Details

City
Clarkston
Total Enrollment
6,757
Teachers (FTE)
452
Child Poverty Rate
0.1%
Data Year
2023

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Clarkston Community School District?

Clarkston Community School District has 13 schools in total — 7 elementary, 1 middle, and 3 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.

What is the average rating for Clarkston Community School District?

The average composite rating for Clarkston Community School District is 7.0/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.

What is the per-pupil spending in Clarkston Community School District?

Clarkston Community School District spends $16,393 per student per year.

What is the student-teacher ratio in Clarkston Community School District?

The average student-teacher ratio in Clarkston Community School District is 14.9:1.

What is the top-rated school in Clarkston Community School District?

Clarkston Elementary School is the highest-rated school in Clarkston Community School District with a composite score of 8.7/10.

What are the test scores in Clarkston Community School District?

Across schools in Clarkston Community School District with test data, the average math proficiency is 47.1% 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 Clarkston Community School District compare to other districts in Michigan?

Clarkston Community School District has an average school rating of 7.0/10 across 13 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 are based on a comprehensive methodology that weighs Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.

District Averages

Overall Rating
7.0/10
Math Proficiency
47.1%
ELA Proficiency
56.5%

How We Rate Schools

Every school receives a composite score from 1 to 10 based on four pillars: Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Scores are built from publicly available data including standardized test results, enrollment figures, and school climate indicators.

Read our full methodology

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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