Clarkston Junior High School

Summary:

Clarkston Junior High School is a public high school serving grades 7-12 in the Clarkston Community School District, with a student population of 1,034 as of the 2022-2023 school year. The school has a predominantly white student body, with 85.69% of students identifying as white.

Clarkston Junior High School consistently outperforms the state average in academic proficiency across various subjects and grade levels. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, 45.9% of 8th-grade students were proficient or better in M-Step/Science, compared to the state average of 38.8%. The school also excels in college readiness, with 74.6% of 8th-grade students being proficient or better in PSAT/English Language Arts, compared to the state average of 64.5%. However, the school has a relatively high rate of chronic absenteeism at 18.5% in the current school year, which is an area that the school could focus on improving.

When compared to other schools in the area, Clarkston High School outperforms Clarkston Junior High School in several metrics, such as graduation rates (96.8% vs. 60.4%) and dropout rates (0.5% vs. 18.6%). Additionally, Renaissance Alternative High School, which is also part of the Clarkston Community School District, has significantly lower academic performance and higher chronic absenteeism rates compared to Clarkston Junior High School. However, when compared to nearby school districts, such as Brandon School District and Huron Valley Schools, Clarkston Junior High School generally outperforms them in academic proficiency and other key metrics.


Detail:

Public 7-12

 6595 Waldon Rd
       Clarkston, MI  48346-2473


(248) 623-5600

District: Clarkston Community School District

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $13,628 Help


Feeder schools for Clarkston Junior High School:

Elementary:    Andersonville Elementary School
    Bailey Lake Elementary School
    Clarkston Elementary School
    Independence Elementary School
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Middle:    Sashabaw Middle School

Student/teacher ratio:  17.1 Help
Number of students:  1,034

Racial breakdown:

White:
85.7%
Hispanic:
7.1%
Asian:
2.4%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  20% Help


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Compare Details Clarkston Junior High School ranks better than 82.9% of middle schools in Michigan. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 77.14. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a 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
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (85.7%), Hispanic (7.1%), Asian (2.4%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 20% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Clarkston Junior High School is 17.1. 1 high schools in the Clarkston Community School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Clarkston Junior High School is $13,628, which is the lowest among 3 high schools in the Clarkston Community School District!
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Clarkston Junior High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Clarkston Junior High School 153rd of 897 Michigan public middle schools. (See Clarkston Junior High School in the ranking list.)

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Clarkston Community School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Clarkston Community School District 105th of 610 Michigan school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Clarkston Junior High School

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Rank History for all students at Clarkston Junior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 82.73 85th 806 89.5%
2007 79.18 137th 823 83.4%
2008 80.51 113th 839 86.5%
2009 79.20 128th 847 84.9%
2010 82.94 67th 851 92.1%
2011 81.03 100th 858 88.3%
2012 86.81 79th 900 91.2%
2013 77.52 156th 919 83.0%
2014 79.31 145th 921 84.3%
2015 79.57 139th 919 84.9%
2016 75.53 168th 894 81.2%
2017 66.42 212th 821 74.2%
2018 77.00 170th 838 79.7%
2019 78.03 134th 792 83.1%
2021 77.84 105th 675 84.4%
2022 74.97 134th 776 82.7%
2023 81.85 119th 883 86.5%
2024 77.14 153rd 897 82.9%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Clarkston Junior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 70.87 42nd 156 73.1%
2022 87.77 4th 65 93.8%
2023 40.70 94th 163 42.3%
2024 51.39 80th 176 54.5%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Clarkston Junior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 57.63 105th 377 72.1%
2019 32.10 57th 76 25.0%
2021 57.67 9th 19 52.6%
2022 23.57 54th 70 22.9%
2023 56.11 68th 199 65.8%
2024 43.91 93rd 201 53.7%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Clarkston Junior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 54.06 361st 815 55.7%
2019 45.46 368th 672 45.2%
2021 58.05 166th 523 68.3%
2022 54.03 272nd 691 60.6%
2023 52.67 335th 825 59.4%
2024 42.65 452nd 836 45.9%
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Rank History for Female students at Clarkston Junior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 81.95 115th 794 85.5%
2019 77.36 113th 658 82.8%
2021 69.42 107th 521 79.5%
2022 73.67 121st 657 81.6%
2023 73.03 142nd 770 81.6%
2024 79.35 103rd 771 86.6%
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Rank History for Male students at Clarkston Junior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 65.84 241st 797 69.8%
2019 72.95 128th 639 80.0%
2021 78.42 81st 540 85.0%
2022 69.00 147th 658 77.7%
2023 82.28 107th 776 86.2%
2024 68.62 185th 786 76.5%
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Rank History for Asian students at Clarkston Junior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 40.66 70th 104 32.7%
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Rank History for African American students at Clarkston Junior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 51.92 147th 366 59.8%
2023 64.33 83rd 310 73.2%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Clarkston Junior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 75.88 50th 266 81.2%
2019 55.44 56th 137 59.1%
2021 86.80 4th 69 94.2%
2022 42.16 78th 138 43.5%
2023 50.46 117th 246 52.4%
2024 47.49 128th 257 50.2%
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Rank History for White students at Clarkston Junior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 66.44 196th 678 71.1%
2019 73.42 133rd 624 78.7%
2021 73.32 113th 577 80.4%
2022 68.45 154th 638 75.9%
2023 77.02 118th 688 82.8%
2024 70.69 159th 701 77.3%
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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.

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Enrollment information for Clarkston Junior High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 646 1 3 10 4 n/a n/a 0 664
1989 699 3 8 13 7 n/a n/a 0 730
1990 733 2 6 5 6 n/a n/a 0 752
1991 706 4 3 17 1 n/a n/a 0 731
1992 728 4 5 10 3 n/a n/a 0 750
1993 755 8 5 5 3 n/a n/a 0 776
1994 755 8 5 5 3 n/a n/a 0 776
1995 615 5 3 8 4 n/a n/a 0 635
1996 615 5 3 8 4 n/a n/a 0 635
1997 649 7 8 11 1 n/a n/a 0 676
1998 656 5 3 14 2 n/a n/a 0 680
1999 713 5 9 7 0 n/a n/a 0 734
2000 984 9 12 8 1 n/a n/a 0 1014
2001 1045 14 11 4 2 n/a n/a 0 1076
2002 1088 19 9 17 1 n/a n/a 5 1139
2003 1088 19 9 17 1 n/a n/a 5 1139
2004 1103 18 9 18 1 n/a n/a 2 1151
2005 1127 16 9 16 1 n/a n/a 2 1171
2006 1191 17 22 30 0 n/a n/a 36 1296
2007 1168 16 16 34 1 n/a n/a 38 1273
2008 1195 24 11 30 1 n/a n/a 43 1304
2009 1121 29 14 38 3 n/a n/a 41 1246
2010 1141 36 15 38 5 n/a n/a 49 1284
2011 1159 37 23 64 6 0 19 0 1308
2012 1213 32 25 51 7 0 22 0 1350
2013 1197 44 17 63 5 0 28 0 1354
2014 1109 32 19 68 2 0 24 0 1254
2015 1134 34 22 83 2 0 30 0 1305
2016 1083 36 29 81 3 0 28 0 1260
2017 1035 27 21 74 3 1 25 0 1186
2018 1047 26 18 68 4 1 33 0 1197
2019 990 31 27 72 3 0 26 0 1149
2020 937 27 23 68 2 0 21 0 1078
2021 950 21 21 65 3 0 27 0 1087
2022 950 22 27 74 1 0 33 0 1107
2023 886 23 25 73 0 2 25 0 1034

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 Clarkston Junior High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 664 n/a n/a n/a
1989 730 n/a n/a 2.1
1990 752 44.0 17.0 1.5
1991 731 n/a n/a n/a
1992 750 n/a n/a n/a
1993 776 n/a 0.0 2.7
1994 776 31.8 24.4 2.3
1995 635 29.7 21.4 4.1
1996 635 29.7 21.4 4.1
1997 676 33.0 20.5 3
1998 680 34.0 20.0 1.9
1999 734 36.0 20.4 1.8
2000 1014 51.8 19.6 3.4
2001 1076 63.5 16.9 3.9
2002 1139 55.9 20.4 4.3
2003 1139 55.9 20.4 4.3
2004 1151 57.5 20.0 5
2005 1171 63.0 18.6 5.9
2006 1296 68.2 19.0 9
2007 1273 55.8 22.8 9.6
2008 1304 67.2 19.4 10.3
2009 1246 66.2 18.8 11.7
2010 1284 66.8 19.2 18.5
2011 1308 62.9 20.7 18.3
2012 1350 60.3 22.3 19.9
2013 1354 60.5 22.3 18.5
2014 1254 58.2 21.5 21.5
2015 1305 62.0 21.0 13.6
2016 1260 58.0 21.7 17.1
2017 1186 56.6 20.9 17.2
2018 1197 58.1 20.5 17
2019 1149 56.4 20.3 18.6
2020 1078 55.2 19.5 17.8
2021 1087 48.6 22.3 19
2022 1107 61.5 17.9 19.9
2023 1034 60.4 17.1 20

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 Clarkston Junior High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 664 n/a n/a n/a
1989 730 n/a n/a 2.1
1990 752 44.0 17.0 1.5
1991 731 n/a n/a n/a
1992 750 n/a n/a n/a
1993 776 n/a 0.0 2.7
1994 776 31.8 24.4 2.3
1995 635 29.7 21.4 4.1
1996 635 29.7 21.4 4.1
1997 676 33.0 20.5 3
1998 680 34.0 20.0 1.9
1999 734 36.0 20.4 1.8
2000 1014 51.8 19.6 3.4
2001 1076 63.5 16.9 3.9
2002 1139 55.9 20.4 4.3
2003 1139 55.9 20.4 4.3
2004 1151 57.5 20.0 5
2005 1171 63.0 18.6 5.9
2006 1296 68.2 19.0 9
2007 1273 55.8 22.8 9.6
2008 1304 67.2 19.4 10.3
2009 1246 66.2 18.8 11.7
2010 1284 66.8 19.2 18.5
2011 1308 62.9 20.7 18.3
2012 1350 60.3 22.3 19.9
2013 1354 60.5 22.3 18.5
2014 1254 58.2 21.5 21.5
2015 1305 62.0 21.0 13.6
2016 1260 58.0 21.7 17.1
2017 1186 56.6 20.9 17.2
2018 1197 58.1 20.5 17
2019 1149 56.4 20.3 18.6
2020 1078 55.2 19.5 17.8
2021 1087 48.6 22.3 19
2022 1107 61.5 17.9 19.9
2023 1034 60.4 17.1 20

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Clarkston Junior High School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $521 (4.9%) $10,066 (95.1%) $10,587
2020 $540 (5.1%) $10,086 (94.9%) $10,626
2021 $904 (8.8%) $9,357 (91.2%) $10,261
2022 $1,136 (9.5%) $10,782 (90.5%) $11,918
2023 $994 (7.3%) $12,634 (92.7%) $13,628

Data source: Michigan Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Clarkston Junior High 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 134th of 792 Middle schoolsRanks 119th of 883 Middle schools
 3.4%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
8th Grade Social Studies (Clarkston Junior High School)39.642.4
 2.8%
   8th Grade Social Studies (Clarkston Community School District)39.642.5
 2.9%
   8th Grade Social Studies (Michigan)2826.7
 1.3%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Clarkston Junior High School)70.171.9
 1.8%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Clarkston Community School District)70.173.4
 3.3%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)61.959.7
 2.2%
8th Grade Mathematics (Clarkston Junior High School)56.560.2
 3.7%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Clarkston Community School District)56.558.1
 1.6%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Michigan)41.436.3
 5.1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students11491034
 10%
African American3123
 25.8%
American Indian30
 100%
Asian2725
 7.4%
Hispanic7273
 1.4%
Pacific Islander02
White990886
 10.5%
Two or More Races2625
 3.8%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients18.6%20%
 1.4%


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In the 2022-23 school year, 1,034 students attended Clarkston Junior High School.

Students at Clarkston Junior High School are 86% White, 7% Hispanic, 2% Asian, 2% Two or more races, 2% African American.


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