Summary:
The Clare Public Schools district in Michigan has only one elementary school, Clare Primary School, which serves grades PK-4 and has an enrollment of 606 students. The school's student population is predominantly White (90.76%), with smaller percentages of Hispanic, two or more races, African American, and Native American students.
While Clare Primary School had slightly above-average 3rd grade proficiency rates in ELA and Math in the 2023-2024 school year, their 4th grade proficiency rates in those subjects were below the state averages. This trend of declining academic performance has been observed over the past two school years, with the school's proficiency rates falling below the state average in both 3rd and 4th grades in 2022-2023. The school's high poverty rate, with over 61% of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, may be a contributing factor to these academic challenges.
Despite spending $12,066 per student, which is higher than the state average, Clare Primary School has not seen improved academic outcomes. The school's relatively low student-teacher ratio of 18.3 to 1 also does not appear to be driving better performance. Additionally, the school's lack of racial diversity, with an overwhelmingly White student population, may be a concern and could impact its ability to effectively serve the needs of all students.
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