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#2375 of 3,192 schools in MI
Paul a Schalm School
Elementary School · Clawson Public Schools · Clawson, MI
A Clawson Public Schools elementary school where students score 13 points below what's typical for similar communities.
940 NORTH SELFRIDGE BLVD, Clawson, MI 48017
- Math 31% vs MI 37% (2022)
- Reading 48% vs MI 43% (2022)
- 13.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Paul a Schalm School score 39% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 52%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 54 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 39% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 47% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 61% (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
35.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Paul a Schalm School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 60Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 53Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated756/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Clawson), 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
$86,935
Median home value
$251,600
Median rent
$1,255/mo
College educated
44%
Homeownership
73.5%
Poverty rate
5.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 48017; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kenwood Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.0 | PK–5 | 0.7 mi | 162 | Compare → |
| Guardian Angels SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.6private | K–8 | 1.1 mi | 206 | Compare → |
| Japhet SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.0private | PK–8 | 1.1 mi | 39 | Compare → |
| Troy Adventist AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.4private | K–8 | 1.4 mi | 42 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
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.
Clawson Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #4 of 4
- District spending per student
- $17,003NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 3.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
Paul a Schalm School is listed in Clawson Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Paul a Schalm School
Paul a Schalm School is a public elementary school in Clawson, MI, part of Clawson Public Schools, serving approximately 378 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 13.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.2 out of 10 and ranks #2,375 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 47% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 61% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Paul a Schalm School
What grades does Paul a Schalm School serve?
Paul a Schalm School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Paul a Schalm School?
Paul a Schalm School has an enrollment of approximately 378 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Paul a Schalm School?
The student-teacher ratio at Paul a Schalm School is 13.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Paul a Schalm School rank in MI?
Paul a Schalm School ranks #2,375 of 3,192 schools in MI.
What is Paul a Schalm School's MySchoolScout rating?
Paul a Schalm School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.2 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 Paul a Schalm School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Paul a Schalm School has 47% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 61% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Paul a Schalm School a charter school?
No, Paul a Schalm School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Paul a Schalm School a Title I school?
No, Paul a Schalm School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Paul a Schalm School?
35.7% of students at Paul a Schalm 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
- 378
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 28
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Oakland County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 28.3%
- Phone
- (248) 655-4949
- Area population (ZIP 48017)
- 11,271
- Area average commute
- 22.9 min
- Area median age
- 40.7
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 48017; 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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