St Clair Middle School

Summary:

St Clair Middle School is a public magnet middle school serving grades 5-8 in the East China School District, with a student population of 643 as of the 2022-2023 school year. The school has consistently been ranked in the top half of Michigan middle schools by SchoolDigger, with a 4-star rating in most years.

St Clair Middle School generally outperforms the district and state in academic proficiency, with 43% of 5th graders proficient in ELA compared to 48.5% in the district and 44% statewide, and 35.7% of 7th graders proficient in Math compared to 29.4% in the district and 32.1% statewide. However, the school has seen a rise in chronic absenteeism, reaching 22.9% in 2021-2022, which is higher than the state average. St Clair Middle School also has a relatively low percentage of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, around 33% in 2022-2023, indicating a more affluent student population.

When compared to nearby schools, such as Marysville Middle School, St Clair Middle School generally outperforms them academically. However, the school has a significantly higher percentage of white students (95.8%) compared to the state average and nearby schools, which is an area the school could potentially address. Additionally, the school's performance for students with special education needs and low socioeconomic status is in the middle range, indicating room for improvement in supporting these student populations.


Detail:

Public, Magnet 5-8

 4335 Yankee Rd
       Saint Clair, MI  48079-4257


(810) 676-1800

District: East China School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
258th of 897 Michigan Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $11,878 Help


Students who attend St Clair Middle School usually attend:

High:    St Clair High School

Feeder schools for St Clair Middle School:

Elementary:    Gearing Elementary School
    Pine River Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio:  17.4 Help
Number of students:  643

Racial breakdown:

White:
95.8%
African American:
1.9%
Hispanic:
0.9%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  33.4% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details St Clair Middle School ranks better than 71.2% of middle schools in Michigan. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 63.14. (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 (95.8%), African American (1.9%), Hispanic (0.9%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 33.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at St Clair Middle School is 17.4. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at St Clair Middle School is $11,878.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

St Clair Middle School:

SchoolDigger ranks St Clair Middle School 258th of 897 Michigan public middle schools. (See St Clair Middle School in the ranking list.)

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East China School District:

SchoolDigger ranks East China School District 161st of 610 Michigan school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for St Clair Middle School

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Rank History for all students at St Clair Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 73.93 201st 806 75.1%
2007 78.99 142nd 823 82.7%
2008 77.75 150th 839 82.1%
2009 78.41 136th 847 83.9%
2010 78.45 137th 851 83.9%
2011 79.86 122nd 858 85.8%
2012 82.92 115th 900 87.2%
2013 83.19 107th 919 88.4%
2014 82.65 113th 921 87.7%
2015 78.57 147th 919 84.0%
2016 71.83 206th 894 77.0%
2017 73.64 159th 821 80.6%
2018 74.69 189th 838 77.4%
2019 66.64 213th 792 73.1%
2021 46.06 325th 675 51.9%
2022 56.43 285th 776 63.3%
2023 61.80 276th 883 68.7%
2024 63.14 258th 897 71.2%
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Rank History for Special Education students at St Clair Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 44.85 188th 377 50.1%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at St Clair Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 71.62 161st 815 80.2%
2019 70.83 122nd 672 81.8%
2021 30.17 397th 523 24.1%
2022 48.63 328th 691 52.5%
2023 50.43 363rd 825 56.0%
2024 49.54 372nd 836 55.5%
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Rank History for Female students at St Clair Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 70.42 197th 794 75.2%
2019 64.23 198th 658 69.9%
2021 49.59 214th 521 58.9%
2022 46.60 308th 657 53.1%
2023 62.52 223rd 770 71.0%
2024 59.21 241st 771 68.7%
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Rank History for Male students at St Clair Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 75.12 159th 797 80.1%
2019 61.12 211th 639 67.0%
2021 31.84 364th 540 32.6%
2022 56.46 246th 658 62.6%
2023 53.14 309th 776 60.2%
2024 58.17 268th 786 65.9%
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Rank History for White students at St Clair Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 61.50 223rd 678 67.1%
2019 55.79 239th 624 61.7%
2021 37.63 342nd 577 40.7%
2022 45.58 313th 638 50.9%
2023 49.91 301st 688 56.3%
2024 52.10 290th 701 58.6%
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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 St Clair Middle School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 470 1 5 0 0 n/a n/a 0 476
1989 484 1 4 0 1 n/a n/a 0 490
1990 504 1 4 1 0 n/a n/a 0 510
1991 494 1 2 2 0 n/a n/a 0 499
1992 517 0 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 520
1993 580 1 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 584
1994 620 1 2 3 0 n/a n/a 0 626
1995 652 2 2 2 1 n/a n/a 0 659
1996 652 2 2 2 1 n/a n/a 0 659
1997 646 0 1 2 0 n/a n/a 0 649
1998 689 1 2 2 0 n/a n/a 0 694
1999 691 3 2 5 1 n/a n/a 0 702
2000 696 2 0 5 2 n/a n/a 0 705
2001 698 1 0 7 3 n/a n/a 0 709
2002 692 5 2 5 3 n/a n/a 0 707
2003 692 5 2 5 3 n/a n/a 0 707
2004 698 4 3 5 3 n/a n/a 0 713
2005 698 5 6 5 2 n/a n/a 0 716
2006 728 3 6 3 2 n/a n/a 0 742
2007 715 9 7 2 2 n/a n/a 0 735
2008 676 9 4 3 1 n/a n/a 0 693
2009 669 12 6 6 0 n/a n/a 0 693
2010 654 6 6 5 0 n/a n/a 0 671
2011 595 6 8 5 0 0 2 0 616
2012 596 5 6 2 0 0 3 0 612
2013 580 5 8 3 0 0 5 0 601
2014 602 5 8 2 0 0 7 0 624
2015 579 1 8 1 0 0 10 0 599
2016 598 3 7 1 0 0 12 0 621
2017 597 7 8 4 0 0 12 0 628
2018 563 4 12 5 0 0 10 0 594
2019 549 6 11 9 1 0 8 0 584
2020 702 11 9 9 3 0 11 0 745
2021 661 8 6 7 4 0 12 0 698
2022 632 10 3 9 4 0 9 0 667
2023 616 12 1 6 3 0 5 0 643

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 St Clair Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 476 n/a n/a n/a
1989 490 n/a n/a 2.4
1990 510 36.0 14.1 3.9
1991 499 n/a n/a n/a
1992 520 n/a n/a 9.4
1993 584 n/a 0.0 10.6
1994 626 37.6 16.6 6.9
1995 659 37.0 17.8 5.8
1996 659 37.0 17.8 5.8
1997 649 39.0 16.6 5.4
1998 694 38.0 18.3 5.5
1999 702 39.0 18.0 7.8
2000 705 41.0 17.2 11.1
2001 709 43.0 16.5 8.9
2002 707 42.4 16.7 13.7
2003 707 42.4 16.7 13.7
2004 713 37.7 18.9 18.5
2005 716 36.4 19.7 16.1
2006 742 36.0 20.6 16.3
2007 735 36.4 20.2 18.4
2008 693 35.5 19.5 19.8
2009 693 33.0 21.0 26.1
2010 671 32.0 20.9 30.3
2011 616 31.5 19.5 27.4
2012 612 30.8 19.8 25.8
2013 601 30.5 19.6 27.5
2014 624 30.3 20.5 25.5
2015 599 29.0 20.6 26.9
2016 621 30.0 20.7 24.2
2017 628 29.0 21.6 25.6
2018 594 28.9 20.5 28.3
2019 584 28.8 20.2 28.3
2020 745 37.1 20.0 27.9
2021 698 36.2 19.2 29.4
2022 667 36.1 18.4 30.7
2023 643 36.9 17.4 33.4

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 St Clair Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 476 n/a n/a n/a
1989 490 n/a n/a 2.4
1990 510 36.0 14.1 3.9
1991 499 n/a n/a n/a
1992 520 n/a n/a 9.4
1993 584 n/a 0.0 10.6
1994 626 37.6 16.6 6.9
1995 659 37.0 17.8 5.8
1996 659 37.0 17.8 5.8
1997 649 39.0 16.6 5.4
1998 694 38.0 18.3 5.5
1999 702 39.0 18.0 7.8
2000 705 41.0 17.2 11.1
2001 709 43.0 16.5 8.9
2002 707 42.4 16.7 13.7
2003 707 42.4 16.7 13.7
2004 713 37.7 18.9 18.5
2005 716 36.4 19.7 16.1
2006 742 36.0 20.6 16.3
2007 735 36.4 20.2 18.4
2008 693 35.5 19.5 19.8
2009 693 33.0 21.0 26.1
2010 671 32.0 20.9 30.3
2011 616 31.5 19.5 27.4
2012 612 30.8 19.8 25.8
2013 601 30.5 19.6 27.5
2014 624 30.3 20.5 25.5
2015 599 29.0 20.6 26.9
2016 621 30.0 20.7 24.2
2017 628 29.0 21.6 25.6
2018 594 28.9 20.5 28.3
2019 584 28.8 20.2 28.3
2020 745 37.1 20.0 27.9
2021 698 36.2 19.2 29.4
2022 667 36.1 18.4 30.7
2023 643 36.9 17.4 33.4

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 St Clair Middle School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $305 (3.2%) $9,159 (96.8%) $9,464
2020 $326 (3.5%) $8,947 (96.5%) $9,273
2021 $349 (3.6%) $9,432 (96.4%) $9,781
2022 $514 (4.8%) $10,189 (95.2%) $10,703
2023 $850 (7.2%) $11,028 (92.8%) $11,878

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

Impact of COVID-19 on St Clair 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 213th of 792 Middle schoolsRanks 276th of 883 Middle schools
 4.4%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (St Clair Middle School)46.926.9
 20%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (East China School District)48.431.1
 17.3%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)41.737.5
 4.2%
6th Grade Math (St Clair Middle School)38.528.8
 9.7%
   6th Grade Math (East China School District)37.725.2
 12.5%
   6th Grade Math (Michigan)35.129.6
 5.5%
7th Grade English Language Arts (St Clair Middle School)4936.9
 12.1%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (East China School District)49.535
 14.5%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)42.736.9
 5.8%
7th Grade Math (St Clair Middle School)47.942
 5.9%
   7th Grade Math (East China School District)42.339.5
 2.8%
   7th Grade Math (Michigan)35.731
 4.7%
8th Grade Social Studies (St Clair Middle School)2530.8
 5.8%
   8th Grade Social Studies (East China School District)2428.6
 4.6%
   8th Grade Social Studies (Michigan)2826.7
 1.3%
8th Grade English Language Arts (St Clair Middle School)77.973
 4.9%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (East China School District)75.262.7
 12.5%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)61.959.7
 2.2%
8th Grade Mathematics (St Clair Middle School)50.545.4
 5.1%
   8th Grade Mathematics (East China School District)46.439.3
 7.1%
   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 Students584643
 10.1%
African American612
 100%
American Indian13
 200%
Asian111
 90.9%
Hispanic96
 33.3%
Pacific Islander00
White549616
 12.2%
Two or More Races85
 37.5%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients28.3%33.4%
 5.2%


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Frequently Asked Questions about St Clair Middle School

Students who attend St Clair Middle School usually go on to attend St Clair High School

Students at St Clair Middle School are 96% White, 2% African American.

In the 2022-23 school year, 643 students attended St Clair Middle School.

St Clair Middle School ranks 258th of 897 Michigan middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.


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