Is Clare Middle School a good school?

Clare Middle School ranks 423 rd of 897 Michigan middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Clare Middle School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 489 students attended Clare Middle School.

What is the racial makeup of Clare Middle School?

Students at Clare Middle School are 91% White, 4% Two or more races, 4% Hispanic.

What high school do graduates of Clare Middle School attend?

Students who attend Clare Middle School usually go on to attend Clare High School

Clare Middle School

Summary:

Clare Middle School is a public middle school serving grades 5-8 in Clare, Michigan, with a student population of 489. The school is part of the Gladwin Community Schools district, which is ranked 200 out of 610 districts in the state and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Academically, Clare Middle School's performance, as measured by standardized test scores, is generally below the state averages across various subjects and grade levels. For example, in 2023-2024, the school's proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Math were around 20-30 percentage points lower than the state averages. Additionally, the school has experienced relatively high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 10% to 27% in recent years, which is higher than the state average. However, the school's ranking for special education students is relatively high, indicating better performance in this area compared to other Michigan middle schools.

When compared to nearby middle schools, such as Gladwin Junior High School, Mt. Pleasant Middle School, and Farwell Middle School, Clare Middle School generally performs at a lower level academically, with lower proficiency rates in core subjects. However, it has a lower chronic absenteeism rate than some of the nearby schools. Additionally, Clare Middle School's spending per student and student-teacher ratio are in line with or slightly higher than the nearby schools, suggesting that the school is allocating resources to support its students, despite the challenges it faces.

Detail:

Public 5-8

209 E State St
Clare, MI 48617-1317

(989) 386-9979

District: Clare Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
423^rd of 897 Michigan Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $12,400

Students who attend Clare Middle School usually attend:

High:

Clare High School

Feeder schools for Clare Middle School:

Elementary:

Clare Primary School

Student/teacher ratio: 17.5

Number of students: 489

Racial breakdown:

White:

90.6%

Two or more races:

4.3%

Hispanic:

3.7%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 51.1%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Clare Middle School ranks better than 52.8% of middle schools in Michigan. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 48.46. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a high school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (90.6%), two or more races (4.3%), Hispanic (3.7%). (See more...)

Compare Details 51.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Clare Middle School is 17.5. (See more...)

Compare Clare Middle School employs 27.9 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Clare Middle School is $12,400.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Clare Middle School:

SchoolDigger ranks Clare Middle School 423^rd of 897 Michigan public middle schools. (See Clare Middle School in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

Female students:

Male students:

White students:

Clare Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Clare Public Schools 200^th of 610 Michigan school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Clare Middle School

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Rank History for all students at Clare Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MI State Percentile
2006	65.76	315^th	806	60.9%
2007	69.02	276^th	823	66.5%
2008	69.93	271^st	839	67.7%
2009	69.85	285^th	847	66.4%
2010	65.03	384^th	851	54.9%
2011	70.19	262^nd	858	69.5%
2012	57.30	384^th	900	57.3%
2013	67.03	260^th	919	71.7%
2014	68.90	248^th	921	73.1%
2015	72.29	205^th	919	77.7%
2016	61.65	309^th	894	65.4%
2017	61.39	261^st	821	68.2%
2018	68.96	244^th	838	70.9%
2019	56.46	305^th	792	61.5%
2021	60.23	210^th	675	68.9%
2022	58.03	272^nd	776	64.9%
2023	55.15	327^th	883	63.0%
2024	48.46	423^rd	897	52.8%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Clare Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MI State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	78.38	19^th	199	90.5%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Clare Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MI State Percentile
2018	65.05	235^th	815	71.2%
2019	52.39	292^nd	672	56.5%
2021	59.44	159^th	523	69.6%
2022	61.72	196^th	691	71.6%
2023	58.67	275^th	825	66.7%
2024	47.02	401^st	836	52.0%

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Rank History for Female students at Clare Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MI State Percentile
2018	65.83	244^th	794	69.3%
2019	52.97	287^th	658	56.4%
2021	46.13	240^th	521	53.9%
2022	50.78	272^nd	657	58.6%
2023	38.39	471^st	770	38.8%
2024	43.34	406^th	771	47.3%

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Rank History for Male students at Clare Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MI State Percentile
2018	68.11	217^th	797	72.8%
2019	51.12	271^st	639	57.6%
2021	63.06	151^st	540	72.0%
2022	56.19	247^th	658	62.5%
2023	61.70	231^st	776	70.2%
2024	47.22	382^nd	786	51.4%

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Rank History for White students at Clare Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MI State Percentile
2018	56.21	262^nd	678	61.4%
2019	45.87	316^th	624	49.4%
2021	51.87	242^nd	577	58.1%
2022	47.85	297^th	638	53.4%
2023	45.12	338^th	688	50.9%
2024	39.59	403^rd	701	42.5%

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Data source: test scores: Michigan Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Michigan Department of Education

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by a student
Monday, March 5, 2018

Clare Middle School is a place that reminds me of everything truly wrong with the American educational system. At first glance, it appears to be the ideal school with a helpful staff devoted to the student body. But then you really open your eyes, and discover the truth that Clare Middle school is nothing more than a school of lies, where students are bullied by staff and given punishment for trivial things while those students who commit open assault in a classroom and lunchroom get lesser punishments. You start to realize that Clare Middle School is a monolisk to how the American educational system is so broken, that even the best looking schools are really just closets opened wide for all their skeletons to see, and yet only those who would open their eyes can truly see said skeletons. Your children are not safe in this monkey gym excuse for a government facility. Close Quote

Enrollment information for Clare Middle School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1988	410	0	2	3	3	n/a	n/a	-3	415
1989	416	0	1	2	0	n/a	n/a	-3	416
1990	449	1	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	-7	444
1991	448	0	0	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	451
1992	463	0	0	2	2	n/a	n/a	0	467
1993	478	0	1	1	2	n/a	n/a	0	482
1994	467	2	2	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	472
1995	459	3	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	463
1996	459	3	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	463
1997	440	0	3	1	1	n/a	n/a	0	445
1998	469	1	5	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	475
1999	475	2	1	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	480
2000	468	2	1	4	0	n/a	n/a	0	475
2001	480	2	4	2	7	n/a	n/a	0	495
2002	519	3	1	2	5	n/a	n/a	0	530
2003	519	3	1	2	5	n/a	n/a	0	530
2004	490	2	1	1	2	n/a	n/a	0	496
2005	487	2	1	0	1	n/a	n/a	0	491
2006	470	4	0	0	3	n/a	n/a	2	479
2007	461	3	2	3	5	n/a	n/a	1	475
2008	444	5	3	2	4	n/a	n/a	1	459
2009	423	4	1	3	2	n/a	n/a	1	434
2010	415	3	5	6	1	n/a	n/a	0	430
2011	409	1	4	4	2	1	11	0	432
2012	390	1	7	4	1	0	12	0	415
2013	433	3	7	4	3	0	10	0	460
2014	427	1	4	7	3	0	8	0	450
2015	443	2	5	6	3	0	7	0	466
2016	423	3	5	10	3	0	3	0	447
2017	406	3	2	16	3	0	10	0	440
2018	451	1	1	17	3	0	11	0	484
2019	465	1	0	19	4	0	14	0	503
2020	483	1	0	18	4	0	17	0	523
2021	450	2	0	17	6	0	15	0	490
2022	447	2	0	13	4	0	15	0	481
2023	443	3	1	18	3	0	21	0	489

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Clare Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	415	n/a	n/a	n/a
1989	416	n/a	n/a	22.6
1990	444	28.0	15.8	24.8
1991	451	n/a	n/a	n/a
1992	467	n/a	n/a	n/a
1993	482	n/a	0.0	39
1994	472	25.9	18.2	39.6
1995	463	26.8	17.3	27.9
1996	463	26.8	17.3	27.9
1997	445	28.0	15.9	28.5
1998	475	28.0	17.0	23.8
1999	480	28.0	17.1	24.4
2000	475	31.1	15.3	28.4
2001	495	27.3	18.1	35.2
2002	530	27.5	19.3	39.1
2003	530	27.5	19.3	39.1
2004	496	26.5	18.7	32.9
2005	491	26.4	18.6	34
2006	479	26.3	18.2	36.5
2007	475	22.2	21.4	36.3
2008	459	24.9	18.4	39.7
2009	434	23.4	18.5	43.6
2010	430	23.3	18.4	43.7
2011	432	21.9	19.7	39.1
2012	415	21.7	19.0	45.1
2013	460	24.4	18.8	44.1
2014	450	22.9	19.6	50.9
2015	466	23.0	20.2	48.3
2016	447	23.0	19.4	51.9
2017	440	23.3	18.8	48.2
2018	484	24.9	19.4	49.4
2019	503	25.8	19.4	52.9
2020	523	26.5	19.7	46.5
2021	490	26.1	18.7	43.7
2022	481	27.6	17.3	45.9
2023	489	27.9	17.5	51.1

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Clare Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	415	n/a	n/a	n/a
1989	416	n/a	n/a	22.6
1990	444	28.0	15.8	24.8
1991	451	n/a	n/a	n/a
1992	467	n/a	n/a	n/a
1993	482	n/a	0.0	39
1994	472	25.9	18.2	39.6
1995	463	26.8	17.3	27.9
1996	463	26.8	17.3	27.9
1997	445	28.0	15.9	28.5
1998	475	28.0	17.0	23.8
1999	480	28.0	17.1	24.4
2000	475	31.1	15.3	28.4
2001	495	27.3	18.1	35.2
2002	530	27.5	19.3	39.1
2003	530	27.5	19.3	39.1
2004	496	26.5	18.7	32.9
2005	491	26.4	18.6	34
2006	479	26.3	18.2	36.5
2007	475	22.2	21.4	36.3
2008	459	24.9	18.4	39.7
2009	434	23.4	18.5	43.6
2010	430	23.3	18.4	43.7
2011	432	21.9	19.7	39.1
2012	415	21.7	19.0	45.1
2013	460	24.4	18.8	44.1
2014	450	22.9	19.6	50.9
2015	466	23.0	20.2	48.3
2016	447	23.0	19.4	51.9
2017	440	23.3	18.8	48.2
2018	484	24.9	19.4	49.4
2019	503	25.8	19.4	52.9
2020	523	26.5	19.7	46.5
2021	490	26.1	18.7	43.7
2022	481	27.6	17.3	45.9
2023	489	27.9	17.5	51.1

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Clare Middle School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$805 (9.2%)	$7,948 (90.8%)	$8,753
2020	$753 (8.8%)	$7,783 (91.2%)	$8,536
2021	$1,666 (16.7%)	$8,287 (83.3%)	$9,954
2022	$3,055 (27.7%)	$7,991 (72.3%)	$11,046
2023	$1,046 (8.4%)	$11,354 (91.6%)	$12,400

Data source: Michigan Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Clare Middle School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 305^th of 792 Middle schools	Ranks 327^th of 883 Middle schools	1.5%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
5th Grade English Language Arts (Clare Middle School)	44.7	27.7	17%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Clare Public Schools)	44.7	27.7	17%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)	46.2	43.9	2.3%
5th Grade Math (Clare Middle School)	20.3	16	4.3%
5th Grade Math (Clare Public Schools)	20.3	16	4.3%
5th Grade Math (Michigan)	34.8	31.5	3.3%
5th Grade Social Studies (Clare Middle School)	16.3	16.8	0.5%
5th Grade Social Studies (Clare Public Schools)	16.3	16.8	0.5%
5th Grade Social Studies (Michigan)	17.4	18.6	1.2%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Clare Middle School)	45.3	25.8	19.5%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Clare Public Schools)	45.3	25.8	19.5%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)	41.7	37.5	4.2%
6th Grade Math (Clare Middle School)	33.6	16.1	17.5%
6th Grade Math (Clare Public Schools)	33.6	16.1	17.5%
6th Grade Math (Michigan)	35.1	29.6	5.5%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Clare Middle School)	51.2	37.1	14.1%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Clare Public Schools)	51.2	37.1	14.1%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)	42.7	36.9	5.8%
7th Grade Math (Clare Middle School)	30.9	22.2	8.7%
7th Grade Math (Clare Public Schools)	30.9	22.2	8.7%
7th Grade Math (Michigan)	35.7	31	4.7%
8th Grade Social Studies (Clare Middle School)	30.1	34.1	4%
8th Grade Social Studies (Clare Public Schools)	30.1	34.1	4%
8th Grade Social Studies (Michigan)	28	26.7	1.3%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Clare Middle School)	61.4	72	10.6%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Clare Public Schools)	61.4	72	10.6%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)	61.9	59.7	2.2%
8th Grade Mathematics (Clare Middle School)	45.6	40.2	5.4%
8th Grade Mathematics (Clare Public Schools)	45.6	40.2	5.4%
8th Grade Mathematics (Michigan)	41.4	36.3	5.1%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	503	489	2.8%
African American	1	3	200%
American Indian	4	3	25%
Asian	0	1
Hispanic	19	18	5.3%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	465	443	4.7%
Two or More Races	14	21	50%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	52.9%	51.1%	1.8%

Schools Near Clare Middle School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				PSAT English Language Arts (2024)	PSAT Mathematics (2024)	M-Step English Language Arts (2024)				M-Step Math (2024)				M-Step Science (2024)		M-Step Social Studies (2024)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	PSAT English Language Arts 8th Grade	PSAT Mathematics 8th Grade	M-Step English Language Arts 4th Grade	M-Step English Language Arts 5th Grade	M-Step English Language Arts 6th Grade	M-Step English Language Arts 7th Grade	M-Step Math 4th Grade	M-Step Math 5th Grade	M-Step Math 6th Grade	M-Step Math 7th Grade	M-Step Science 5th Grade	M-Step Science 8th Grade	M-Step Social Studies 5th Grade	M-Step Social Studies 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Clare Middle School	Public	5-8	209 E State St	Clare	48617	Clare County	Clare Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(989) 386-9979	489	28	17.5	51.1%	443 (90.6%)	3 (0.6%)	18 (3.7%)	1 (0.2%)	3 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	21 (4.3%)	48.5	423^rd of 897 public middle schools	52.8%		55.2	327^th of 883 public middle schools	63.0%	96	77.0	34.5		31.6	17.8	27.0		22.8	16.1	23.8	36.0	45.1	23.7	40.4	$12,400	$1,046	$11,354
Farwell Middle School	Public, Magnet	4-7	500 E Ohio St	Farwell	48622	Clare County	Farwell Area Schools	No	Yes	No	Yes	(989) 588-9915	300	19	15.9	68.0%	277 (92.3%)	4 (1.3%)	10 (3.3%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (2.7%)	28.8	625^th of 897 public middle schools	30.3%		31.6	591^st of 883 public middle schools	33.1%	34			25.0	33.3	17.2	21.8	18.2	32.8	23.4	26.6	31.1		23.0		$14,928	$3,792	$11,135
Harrison Middle School	Public	6-8	710 S 5th St	Harrison	48625	Clare County	Harrison Community Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(989) 539-7194	282	21	13.3	80.9%	254 (90.1%)	3 (1.1%)	10 (3.5%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	1 (0.4%)	13 (4.6%)	18.2	727^th of 897 public middle schools	19.0%		25.6	644^th of 883 public middle schools	27.1%	83	47.6	11.1			6.4	22.3				19.1		20.3		11.3	$17,097	$4,178	$12,919
Mt Pleasant Middle School	Public	6-8	440 S Bradley St	Mount Pleasant	48858	Isabella County	Mt. Pleasant City School District	No	No	No	No	(989) 775-2221	702	49	14.3	49.4%	511 (72.8%)	14 (2.0%)	49 (7.0%)	13 (1.9%)	60 (8.5%)	0 (0.0%)	55 (7.8%)	58.3	299^th of 897 public middle schools	66.7%		49.1	399^th of 883 public middle schools	54.8%	100	67.0	35.3			44.6	36.8			28.5	28.4		42.5		32.7	$15,328	$1,270	$14,058
Gladwin Junior High School	Public	6-8	401 N Bowery Ave	Gladwin	48624	Gladwin County	Gladwin Community Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(989) 426-3808	339	18	18.4	59.3%	317 (93.5%)	1 (0.3%)	14 (4.1%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (1.5%)	57.9	303^rd of 897 public middle schools	66.2%		53.5	345^th of 883 public middle schools	60.9%	42	70.5	35.2			41.6	40.8			30.1	32.0		45.9		20.5	$13,265	$3,209	$10,056

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