Below Average
#2803 of 3,192 schools in MI
Clare Primary School
Elementary School · Clare Public Schools · Clare, MI
An elementary school in Clare, MI where students score 7 points below what's typical for similar communities.
201 EAST STATE ST, Clare, MI 48617
- Math 30% vs MI 40% (2022)
- Reading 30% vs MI 43% (2022)
- 16.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Clare Primary School score 29% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 36%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 11 points since 2019, to 30% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 41% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 52% (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 32 test records from MI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
61.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Clare Primary 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 74Very Walkable
- Bike 69Bikeable
- 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
2 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 → |
| Farwell Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.1 | PK–3 | 4.9 mi | 314 | 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
- #4 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 Primary School is listed in Clare Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Clare Primary School
Clare Primary School is a public elementary school in Clare, MI, part of Clare Public Schools, serving approximately 579 students in grades Pre-K-4th with a 16.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.3 out of 10 and ranks #2,803 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 41% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 52% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Clare Primary School
What grades does Clare Primary School serve?
Clare Primary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 4th.
How many students attend Clare Primary School?
Clare Primary School has an enrollment of approximately 579 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Clare Primary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Clare Primary School is 16.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Clare Primary School rank in MI?
Clare Primary School ranks #2,803 of 3,192 schools in MI.
What is Clare Primary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Clare Primary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.3 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 Primary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Clare Primary School has 41% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 52% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Clare Primary School a charter school?
No, Clare Primary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Clare Primary School a Title I school?
No, Clare Primary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Clare Primary School?
61.3% of students at Clare Primary 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
- Pre-K – 4th
- Enrollment
- 579
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 35
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Clare County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 15.4%
- Phone
- (989) 386-3438
- 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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