Elementary Schools in St. Joseph Public Schools

The St. Joseph Public Schools district in Michigan is home to three elementary schools: Clarke School, Lincoln School, and Brown School. These schools serve students from kindergarten through 5th grade and provide a range of educational opportunities within the district.

Among the three elementary schools, Brown School stands out as the top performer. It ranked 160th out of 1,486 Michigan elementary schools in the 2023-2024 school year, the highest ranking among the three schools. Additionally, Brown School received a 5-out-of-5-star rating from SchoolDigger in the 2022-2023 school year, the highest rating of the three schools. Academically, Brown School consistently outperforms the other two schools and the district/state averages on M-STEP proficiency tests across all grade levels and subject areas, with 70.6% of 3rd graders proficient or better in English Language Arts and 75% proficient or better in Math.

While the schools have relatively homogeneous student populations, with 74-75% of students being White, Brown School has the most diverse population, with 8.29% of its students being Asian. Additionally, the percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch ranges from 24.43% at Clarke School to 33.97% at Lincoln School, which may contribute to the academic performance differences between the schools. Overall, the data suggests that Brown School is the highest-performing elementary school in the St. Joseph Public Schools district.