Clawson Middle School

Summary:

Clawson Middle School is a public middle school serving grades 5-8 in Clawson, Michigan, with a student population of 273. The school is part of the Clawson Public Schools district, which is ranked 186 out of 610 districts in the state and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Clawson Middle School consistently performs above the state average in M-Step and PSAT assessments, with proficiency rates in English Language Arts, Math, Science, and Social Studies all higher than the state averages. The school's performance has been improving over time, with its statewide ranking rising from 312 out of 792 Michigan middle schools in 2018-2019 to 198 out of 897 in 2023-2024. Clawson Middle School's performance is particularly strong in certain subgroups, such as White students and students with special education needs, where the school ranks in the top 25% of Michigan middle schools. However, the school has experienced a significant increase in chronic absenteeism, rising from 8.8% in 2019-2020 to 27.5% in 2021-2022, which is an area of concern.

Compared to nearby middle schools, such as Anderson Middle School in Berkley and Royal Oak Middle School, Clawson Middle School's academic performance is generally on par or exceeds that of its peers. However, it lags behind the top-performing schools in the Troy School District, which consistently rank among the best in the state. The racial and socioeconomic makeup of Clawson Middle School is more diverse than some of the nearby schools, such as Derby Middle School in Birmingham, which has a higher percentage of White and more affluent students.


Detail:

Public 5-8

 150 John M Ave
       Clawson, MI  48017-1514


(248) 655-4200

District: Clawson Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
198th of 897 Michigan Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $12,801 Help


Students who attend Clawson Middle School usually attend:

High:    Clawson High School

Feeder schools for Clawson Middle School:

Elementary:    Kenwood Elementary School
    Paul A Schalm School

Student/teacher ratio:  16.6 Help
Number of students:  273

Racial breakdown:

White:
72.9%
African American:
15.0%
Two or more races:
6.6%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  38.1% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Clawson Middle School ranks better than 77.9% of middle schools in Michigan. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 71.21. (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 (72.9%), African American (15%), two or more races (6.6%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 38.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Clawson Middle School is 16.6. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Clawson Middle School is $12,801.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Clawson Middle School:

SchoolDigger ranks Clawson Middle School 198th of 897 Michigan public middle schools. (See Clawson Middle School in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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White students:


Clawson Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Clawson Public Schools 186th of 610 Michigan school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Clawson Middle School

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Rank History for all students at Clawson Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 63.18 352nd 806 56.3%
2007 66.12 317th 823 61.5%
2008 67.66 299th 839 64.4%
2009 67.53 330th 847 61.0%
2010 67.01 340th 851 60.0%
2011 64.46 358th 858 58.3%
2012 53.83 422nd 900 53.1%
2013 61.51 325th 919 64.6%
2014 76.71 165th 921 82.1%
2015 72.72 203rd 919 77.9%
2016 75.18 176th 894 80.3%
2017 59.66 277th 821 66.3%
2018 63.40 303rd 838 63.8%
2019 55.51 312th 792 60.6%
2021 61.72 198th 675 70.7%
2022 59.42 259th 776 66.6%
2023 73.01 177th 883 80.0%
2024 71.21 198th 897 77.9%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Clawson Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 56.68 111th 377 70.6%
2023 65.88 47th 199 76.4%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Clawson Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 61.41 265th 815 67.5%
2019 42.43 390th 672 42.0%
2021 71.34 84th 523 83.9%
2022 55.85 256th 691 63.0%
2023 74.69 121st 825 85.3%
2024 72.07 146th 836 82.5%
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Rank History for Female students at Clawson Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 65.56 246th 794 69.0%
2019 65.53 191st 658 71.0%
2021 52.55 194th 521 62.8%
2022 51.09 266th 657 59.5%
2023 65.68 199th 770 74.2%
2024 65.11 193rd 771 75.0%
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Rank History for Male students at Clawson Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 56.96 317th 797 60.2%
2019 38.39 382nd 639 40.2%
2021 60.16 167th 540 69.1%
2022 57.51 225th 658 65.8%
2023 70.55 172nd 776 77.8%
2024 67.73 194th 786 75.3%
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Rank History for African American students at Clawson Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 61.15 112th 366 69.4%
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Rank History for White students at Clawson Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 55.93 267th 678 60.6%
2019 53.58 260th 624 58.3%
2021 69.29 131st 577 77.3%
2022 60.11 205th 638 67.9%
2023 74.13 138th 688 79.9%
2024 68.99 168th 701 76.0%
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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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Data source: Michigan Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Clawson Middle School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 420 1 3 1 0 n/a n/a 0 425
1989 392 2 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 396
1990 406 2 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 410
1991 418 3 1 2 0 n/a n/a 0 424
1992 417 4 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 424
1993 430 3 0 4 0 n/a n/a 0 437
1994 424 1 1 5 2 n/a n/a 0 433
1995 387 1 6 3 4 n/a n/a 0 401
1996 387 1 6 3 4 n/a n/a 0 401
1997 403 0 10 3 4 n/a n/a 0 420
1998 401 0 10 2 3 n/a n/a 0 416
1999 404 1 11 2 2 n/a n/a 0 420
2000 369 1 8 0 4 n/a n/a 0 382
2001 363 1 4 0 0 n/a n/a 0 368
2002 335 2 2 3 0 n/a n/a 5 347
2003 335 2 2 3 0 n/a n/a 5 347
2004 304 8 4 1 0 n/a n/a 0 317
2005 296 16 6 4 1 n/a n/a 0 323
2006 301 17 11 5 3 n/a n/a 0 337
2007 271 35 10 5 3 n/a n/a 1 325
2008 271 44 10 10 2 n/a n/a 4 341
2009 279 39 7 11 2 n/a n/a 3 341
2010 301 52 10 17 1 n/a n/a 0 381
2011 319 40 9 24 1 1 11 0 405
2012 324 34 12 21 2 1 14 0 408
2013 328 37 12 22 1 1 14 0 415
2014 313 51 6 21 3 2 14 0 410
2015 283 52 5 23 1 2 20 0 386
2016 268 52 5 24 0 2 20 0 371
2017 262 59 5 29 0 1 25 0 381
2018 262 58 3 29 1 1 20 0 374
2019 241 56 1 28 1 0 22 0 349
2020 217 54 1 25 1 0 18 0 316
2021 206 43 1 22 0 0 20 0 292
2022 211 44 1 18 0 0 22 0 296
2023 199 41 0 15 0 0 18 0 273

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 Clawson Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 425 n/a n/a n/a
1989 396 n/a n/a 6.3
1990 410 23.0 17.8 7.3
1991 424 n/a n/a n/a
1992 424 n/a n/a 6.1
1993 437 n/a 0.0 7.6
1994 433 22.4 19.3 10.2
1995 401 22.4 17.9 7.2
1996 401 22.4 17.9 7.2
1997 420 24.0 17.5 7.6
1998 416 21.0 19.8 6.5
1999 420 24.0 17.5 5.7
2000 382 20.8 18.4 12.6
2001 368 21.8 16.9 14.1
2002 347 20.3 17.1 12.9
2003 347 20.3 17.1 12.9
2004 317 21.1 15.0 18.3
2005 323 21.6 15.0 18.9
2006 337 22.6 14.9 28.5
2007 325 21.7 15.0 27.8
2008 341 23.0 14.8 31.2
2009 341 21.8 15.6 34.9
2010 381 26.3 14.4 39.6
2011 405 26.0 15.5 38.5
2012 408 25.5 16.0 39.7
2013 415 26.2 15.8 39.5
2014 410 27.9 14.6 39.8
2015 386 25.0 15.4 41.2
2016 371 25.0 14.8 39.1
2017 381 23.3 16.3 37
2018 374 23.2 16.1 43.3
2019 349 19.9 17.5 43.3
2020 316 17.9 17.6 43
2021 292 20.3 14.3 40.8
2022 296 16.2 18.2 38.9
2023 273 16.4 16.6 38.1

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 Clawson Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 425 n/a n/a n/a
1989 396 n/a n/a 6.3
1990 410 23.0 17.8 7.3
1991 424 n/a n/a n/a
1992 424 n/a n/a 6.1
1993 437 n/a 0.0 7.6
1994 433 22.4 19.3 10.2
1995 401 22.4 17.9 7.2
1996 401 22.4 17.9 7.2
1997 420 24.0 17.5 7.6
1998 416 21.0 19.8 6.5
1999 420 24.0 17.5 5.7
2000 382 20.8 18.4 12.6
2001 368 21.8 16.9 14.1
2002 347 20.3 17.1 12.9
2003 347 20.3 17.1 12.9
2004 317 21.1 15.0 18.3
2005 323 21.6 15.0 18.9
2006 337 22.6 14.9 28.5
2007 325 21.7 15.0 27.8
2008 341 23.0 14.8 31.2
2009 341 21.8 15.6 34.9
2010 381 26.3 14.4 39.6
2011 405 26.0 15.5 38.5
2012 408 25.5 16.0 39.7
2013 415 26.2 15.8 39.5
2014 410 27.9 14.6 39.8
2015 386 25.0 15.4 41.2
2016 371 25.0 14.8 39.1
2017 381 23.3 16.3 37
2018 374 23.2 16.1 43.3
2019 349 19.9 17.5 43.3
2020 316 17.9 17.6 43
2021 292 20.3 14.3 40.8
2022 296 16.2 18.2 38.9
2023 273 16.4 16.6 38.1

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 Clawson Middle School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $954 (8.1%) $10,828 (91.9%) $11,782
2020 $1,085 (8.8%) $11,277 (91.2%) $12,362
2021 $1,267 (11.3%) $9,916 (88.7%) $11,183
2022 $2,829 (22.3%) $9,866 (77.7%) $12,695
2023 $1,585 (12.4%) $11,217 (87.6%) $12,801

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Clawson 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 312th of 792 Middle schoolsRanks 177th of 883 Middle schools
 19.3%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (Clawson Middle School)5348.1
 4.9%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Clawson Public Schools)5348.1
 4.9%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)41.737.5
 4.2%
6th Grade Math (Clawson Middle School)4124.7
 16.3%
   6th Grade Math (Clawson Public Schools)4124.7
 16.3%
   6th Grade Math (Michigan)35.129.6
 5.5%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Clawson Middle School)40.544.2
 3.7%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Clawson Public Schools)40.544.2
 3.7%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)42.736.9
 5.8%
7th Grade Math (Clawson Middle School)28.636.8
 8.2%
   7th Grade Math (Clawson Public Schools)28.636.8
 8.2%
   7th Grade Math (Michigan)35.731
 4.7%
8th Grade Social Studies (Clawson Middle School)35.243.9
 8.7%
   8th Grade Social Studies (Clawson Public Schools)35.243.9
 8.7%
   8th Grade Social Studies (Michigan)2826.7
 1.3%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Clawson Middle School)56.670.8
 14.2%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Clawson Public Schools)56.670.8
 14.2%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)61.959.7
 2.2%
8th Grade Mathematics (Clawson Middle School)40.244.8
 4.6%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Clawson Public Schools)40.244.8
 4.6%
   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 Students349273
 21.8%
African American5641
 26.8%
American Indian10
 100%
Asian10
 100%
Hispanic2815
 46.4%
Pacific Islander00
White241199
 17.4%
Two or More Races2218
 18.2%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients43.3%38.1%
 5.2%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Clawson Middle School

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

Students at Clawson Middle School are 73% White, 15% African American, 7% Two or more races, 5% Hispanic.

In the 2022-23 school year, 273 students attended Clawson Middle School.

Clawson Middle School ranks 198th of 897 Michigan middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.


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