Excellent
#96 of 3,192 schools in MI
Top 3% in state
Clague Middle School
Middle School · Ann Arbor Public Schools · Ann Arbor, MI
An Ann Arbor Public Schools middle school where students score 10 points above what's typical for similar communities.
2616 NIXON RD, Ann Arbor, MI 48105
- Math 69% vs MI 32% (2022)
- Reading 77% vs MI 45% (2022)
- 16.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Clague Middle School score 73% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 63%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 5 points since 2019, to 73% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 76% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 82% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 34 test records from MI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
17.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.
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Where Clague Middle School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 56Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 45Some Transit
- Bike 78Very Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,024/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Ann Arbor), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$94,737
Median home value
$485,600
Median rent
$1,603/mo
College educated
81.6%
Homeownership
51.2%
Poverty rate
14.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 48105; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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| Tappan Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.4 | 6–8 | 3.5 mi | 640 | Compare → |
| Slauson Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.3 | 6–8 | 3.6 mi | 743 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Ann Arbor Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 32
- Rank in district
- #9 of 31
- District spending per student
- $19,600NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 7.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
Clague Middle School is listed in Ann Arbor Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Clague Middle School
Clague Middle School is a public middle school in Ann Arbor, MI, part of Ann Arbor Public Schools, serving approximately 661 students in grades 6th-8th with a 16.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.7 out of 10 and ranks #96 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 76% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 82% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Clague Middle School
What grades does Clague Middle School serve?
Clague Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Clague Middle School?
Clague Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 661 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Clague Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Clague Middle School is 16.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Clague Middle School rank in MI?
Clague Middle School ranks #96 of 3,192 schools in MI.
What is Clague Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Clague Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.7 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Clague Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Clague Middle School has 76% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 82% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Clague Middle School a charter school?
No, Clague Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Clague Middle School a Title I school?
No, Clague Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Clague Middle School?
17.5% of students at Clague Middle School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 661
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 41
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Washtenaw County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 36.8%
- Phone
- (734) 994-1976
- Area population (ZIP 48105)
- 36,959
- Area average commute
- 21.7 min
- Area median age
- 31.8
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 48105; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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