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#2215 of 3,192 schools in MI
Clarke School
Elementary School · St. Joseph Public Schools · Saint Joseph, MI
A St. Joseph Public Schools elementary school where students score 13 points below what's typical for similar communities.
515 EAST GLENLORD RD, Saint Joseph, MI 49085
- Math 47% vs MI 37% (2022)
- Reading 45% vs MI 43% (2022)
- 22.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Clarke School score 46% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 59%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 23 points since 2019, to 46% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 65% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 69% (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
23.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Clarke 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 25Car-Dependent
- Bike 32Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average378/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$101,763
Median home value
$287,300
Median rent
$1,099/mo
College educated
48.6%
Homeownership
77.7%
Poverty rate
4.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 49085; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grace Lutheran SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.5private | PK–8 | 0.2 mi | 144 | Compare → |
| Lighthouse Education CenterEnrollment path unverified | 6.0 | K–12 | 0.9 mi | 115 | Compare → |
| Brookview Montessori SchoolPrivate · tuition | 8.8private | PK–8 | 1.6 mi | 112 | Compare → |
| Hollywood Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.2 | PK–5 | 2.1 mi | 386 | 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.
St. Joseph Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 5
- Rank in district
- #5 of 5
- District spending per student
- $12,856NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 4.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Clarke School is listed in St. Joseph Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Clarke School
Clarke School is a public elementary school in Saint Joseph, MI, part of St. Joseph Public Schools, serving approximately 465 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 22.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 out of 10 and ranks #2,215 of 3,192 schools in MI.
State assessment records show 65% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 69% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Clarke School
What grades does Clarke School serve?
Clarke School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Clarke School?
Clarke School has an enrollment of approximately 465 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Clarke School?
The student-teacher ratio at Clarke School is 22.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Clarke School rank in MI?
Clarke School ranks #2,215 of 3,192 schools in MI.
What is Clarke School's MySchoolScout rating?
Clarke School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 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 Clarke School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Clarke School has 65% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 69% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Clarke School a charter school?
No, Clarke School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Clarke School a Title I school?
No, Clarke School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Clarke School?
23.9% of students at Clarke 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
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 465
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 22.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 21
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small Suburb
- County
- Berrien County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 13.5%
- Phone
- (269) 926-3600
- Area population (ZIP 49085)
- 23,575
- Area average commute
- 17.2 min
- Area median age
- 45.4
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 49085; 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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