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#2891 of 3,192 schools in MI

Clinton Valley Elementary School

Elementary School · Chippewa Valley Schools · Mount Clemens, MI

A Chippewa Valley Schools elementary school where students score 5 points below what's typical for similar communities.

1260 MULBERRY ST, Mount Clemens, MI 48043

  • Math 18% vs MI 37% (2022)
  • Reading 35% vs MI 43% (2022)
  • 16.6:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress2.6Needs Improvement50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-4.42 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics5.2Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency18.2% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency34.4% (2022 EdFacts)
Math vs. State Avg-23.6 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-7.5 pts
Overall Proficiency26% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)31% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-4.7 pts
Adjusted Percentile33th
Resources & Environment5.9Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio16.6:1
District spending per student$13,811
Chronic Absenteeism34.6%

Students at Clinton Valley Elementary School score 26% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 31%).

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2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.

Math Proficiency18%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
37%(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency35%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
43%(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 63 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 26% recently.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
87%
ELA
92%
2010
Math
87%
ELA
82%
2011
Math
37%
ELA
72%
2012
Math
42%
ELA
77%
2013
Math
37%
ELA
67%
2014
Math
22%
ELA
32%
2015
Math
32%
ELA
37%
2016
Math
37%
ELA
42%
2017
Math
27%
ELA
37%
2018
Math
27%
ELA
32%
2019
Math
27%
ELA
32%
2020*
Math
22%
ELA
42%
2021*
Math
22%
ELA
42%
2022
Math
18%
ELA
35%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 34% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 49% (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 score

Free/reduced lunch

69.8%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Clinton Valley Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Detroit map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 31Car-Dependent
  • Bike 40Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Low122/100K

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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

$57,315

Median home value

$169,000

Median rent

$896/mo

College educated

17.8%

Homeownership

61.8%

Poverty rate

14.4%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 48043; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Seminole AcademyEnrollment path unverified2.2PK–50.2 mi391Compare →
Mt Clemens Montessori AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified5.8PK–50.4 mi257Compare →
Prevail AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified4.2K–81.1 mi571Compare →
St Thecla SchoolPrivate · tuition5.5privatePK–81.1 mi243Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Chippewa Valley Schools

Schools in district
20
Rank in district
#20 of 20
District spending per student
$13,811NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
10.2%Census SAIPE · 2024

Clinton Valley Elementary School is listed in Chippewa Valley Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Clinton Valley Elementary School

Clinton Valley Elementary School is a public elementary school in Mount Clemens, MI, part of Chippewa Valley Schools, serving approximately 315 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 16.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.0 out of 10 and ranks #2,891 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 34% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 49% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Clinton Valley Elementary School

What grades does Clinton Valley Elementary School serve?

Clinton Valley Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.

How many students attend Clinton Valley Elementary School?

Clinton Valley Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 315 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Clinton Valley Elementary School?

The student-teacher ratio at Clinton Valley Elementary 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 Clinton Valley Elementary School rank in MI?

Clinton Valley Elementary School ranks #2,891 of 3,192 schools in MI.

What is Clinton Valley Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

Clinton Valley Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.0 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 Clinton Valley Elementary School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Clinton Valley Elementary School has 34% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 49% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Clinton Valley Elementary School a charter school?

No, Clinton Valley Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Clinton Valley Elementary School a Title I school?

No, Clinton Valley Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Clinton Valley Elementary School?

69.8% of students at Clinton Valley Elementary 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 – 5th
Enrollment
315
Student-Teacher Ratio
16.6:1
Teachers (FTE)
19
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Macomb County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
34.6%
Area population (ZIP 48043)
15,503
Area average commute
25.3 min
Area median age
42.4
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 48043; 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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