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#1826 of 3,192 schools in MI
Clare Middle School
Middle School · Clare Public Schools · Clare, MI
A middle school in Clare, MI where students score 5 points below what's typical for similar communities.
201 EAST STATE ST, Clare, MI 48617
- Math 27% vs MI 32% (2022)
- Reading 46% vs MI 45% (2022)
- 16.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Clare Middle School score 37% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 42%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 47 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 37% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 36% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 57% (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 36 test records from MI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
52.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Clare 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 75Very Walkable
- Bike 70Very Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,279/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Clare), 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
$56,601
Median home value
$154,500
Median rent
$826/mo
College educated
15.3%
Homeownership
75.8%
Poverty rate
20%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 48617; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Great Lakes Mennonite SchoolPrivate · tuition | 4.7private | 1–9 | 1.1 mi | 51 | Compare → |
| East Dover SchoolPrivate · tuition | 2.1private | 1–8 | 4.8 mi | 34 | Compare → |
| Farwell Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.5 | 4–7 | 4.8 mi | 306 | 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.
Clare Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #2 of 4
- District spending per student
- $12,670NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 23.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Clare Middle School is listed in Clare Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Clare Middle School
Clare Middle School is a public middle school in Clare, MI, part of Clare Public Schools, serving approximately 482 students in grades 5th-8th with a 16.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 out of 10 and ranks #1,826 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 36% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 57% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Clare Middle School
What grades does Clare Middle School serve?
Clare Middle School serves students in grades 5th through 8th.
How many students attend Clare Middle School?
Clare Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 482 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Clare Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Clare Middle School is 16.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Clare Middle School rank in MI?
Clare Middle School ranks #1,826 of 3,192 schools in MI.
What is Clare Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Clare Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 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 Clare Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Clare Middle School has 36% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 57% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Clare Middle School a charter school?
No, Clare Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Clare Middle School a Title I school?
No, Clare Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Clare Middle School?
52.3% of students at Clare 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
- 5th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 482
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 29
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Clare County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 22.2%
- Phone
- (989) 386-9979
- Area population (ZIP 48617)
- 9,729
- Area average commute
- 24.2 min
- Area median age
- 36.9
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 48617; 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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