Serving 378 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Paul A Schalm School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 35-39% (which was approximately equal to the Michigan state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 45-49% (which was approximately equal to the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 was lower than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 16% of the student body (majority Black), which was lower than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
Top Rankings
Paul A Schalm School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Student Attention
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
378 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
School Rankings
Overall Testing Rank
#1259 out of 3025 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
4%
Hispanic
5%
9%
Black
7%
18%
White
84%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
32%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Paul A Schalm School's ranking?
Paul A Schalm School is ranked #1259 out of 3,025 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Michigan.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% MI state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
How many students attend Paul A Schalm School?
378 students attend Paul A Schalm School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of Paul A Schalm School students are White, 7% of students are Black, 5% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Paul A Schalm School?
Paul A Schalm School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Paul A Schalm School offer ?
Paul A Schalm School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Paul A Schalm School part of?
Paul A Schalm School is part of Clawson School District.
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