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Schools in Independence Township · Clarkston Community School District

Independence Township’s public schools outscore 87% of Michigan districts

Math proficiency in Independence Township’s districts is 47%, above the Michigan average (34%). The grade covers the public school district serving Independence Township, from kindergarten through graduation, on state tests and graduation. Each state writes its own tests, so this is the one TownRatings grade compared within Michigan, not nationally.

#113of 699 Michigan townsK–12Where will my kid go?

From Michigan state tests taken in spring 2022, when 95% of students in the tested grades sat them, and the class of 2023’s four-year graduation rate, as reported to the U.S. Department of Education.

Reading proficiency
60%
▲ 15 pts vs MI 45%
2021–22
Math proficiency
47%
▲ 13 pts vs MI 34%
2021–22
Graduate on time
93%
▲ 11 pts vs MI 82%
class of 2023
Spent per student
$18.8K
▲ 14% vs MI $16.5K
FY2024
Students per teacher
15.8
MI 16.5 · smaller classes
Schools in town
9
5,676 students on the public path
In brief

Independence Township’s schools, in brief

Against towns with similar incomes

Among the 362 Michigan towns with household incomes within a quarter of Independence Township’s, its schools beat 72%, lower than their 87% against all the state’s districts. The grade ↓

Above the state on both counts

Reading proficiency is 60% and math 47% in spring 2022, against 45% and 34% statewide; 93% of the class of 2023 graduated in four years, against 82%. Test scores ↓

Spending and class size

The district spends $18,773 per student, against $16,528 across Michigan (FY2024). Spending doesn’t count toward the grade. Districts ↓

Five elementary schools, then three middle schools

Which school depends on the address at every step. Enrollment is down 10% since 2020–21. See the path ↓

Written from the figures on this page. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023; each school’s own letter uses 2020–21 results.

The School Grade

What’s behind Independence Township’s grade

A Test scoresA− Graduation

A: better than 87% of Michigan school districts, #113 of 699 Michigan towns. Test scores and graduation are both above the Michigan average; test scores are the stronger of the two.

Michigan school districts we grade (815)Better than 87%
Lower resultsHigher results
Michigan towns with similar household incomes (362)Better than 72%
Towns in Oakland County (21)Better than 67%
A firm grade. Ordinary sampling error in 3,735 test results and a graduating class of 601 wouldn’t change the letter. The tests are from spring 2022, when 95% of Independence Township’s students in the tested grades sat them (3,732 in math, 3,738 in reading).

How TownRatings grades schools →

Where will my kid go?

Pick a grade. These are the public schools that serve Independence Township, with each school’s own grade.

The path, start to finish
PK–55 elementary schoolsDepends on your addressC− to A−
7–123 schoolsDepends on your addressB+ to A+

Independence Township’s public schools are run by Clarkston Community School District, which also serves Springfield and Village of Clarkston. Parts of Independence Township (5% of its land) are served by Lake Orion instead. To confirm the school for a specific address, ask the district.

The district

Spending and class size are shown but don’t count toward the grade. Each district’s own page has every school.

Clarkston Community School DistrictGrades PK–12 · 13 schools · 6,670 students, down 10% since 2020–21 · 15.8 per teacher (MI 16.5)
$18,773MI $16,528 · FY2024
A
Test scores · 2021–22

Well above the state in reading

Reading60%
State average 45.4% · 3738 students tested
Math47%
State average 33.6% · 3732 students tested

Independence Township vs. its neighbors

Schools grades for the Michigan towns that share Independence Township’s borders.

Schools next door
TownSchoolsMain districts
Independence TownshipAClarkston
WaterfordB−Waterford
OrionALake Orion
SpringfieldA−Holly Area PK–12 · Clarkston PK–12
BrandonA−Brandon PK–12 · Oxford Area PK–12
Auburn HillsDPontiac City

Every school in Independence Township

9 schools. Each public school’s letter compares its own 2020–21 reading and math results with Michigan’s other public schools (the newest school-level results we have).

District schools in Independence Townshipby address
Pine Knob Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · Clarkston
B+
487 students14:1Rate it →
Independence Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · Clarkston
A−
446 students15:1Rate it →
Clarkston Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · Clarkston
A−
416 students14:1Rate it →
Bailey Lake Elementary School
Elementary · Grades K–5 · Clarkston
A−
522 students14:1Rate it →
North Sashabaw Elementary School
Elementary · Grades K–5 · Clarkston
C−
313 students11:1Rate it →
Sashabaw Middle School
Middle · Grades 5–8 · Clarkston
B+
933 students17:1Rate it →
Clarkston High School
High · Grades 7–12 · Clarkston
A
1,552 students20:1Rate it →
Clarkston Junior High School
High · Grades 7–12 · Clarkston
A+
1,007 students19:1Rate it →
Other district programsby referral or application
Renaissance Alternative High School
High · Grades 9–12 · Clarkston
D
Alternative Education
116 students6:1Rate it →

Left off: 1 public program with fewer than 25 students (Student Support Services).

Questions about Independence Township’s schools

Are Independence Township’s schools good?

By Michigan’s own tests, yes: the public schools Independence Township children attend outscore 87% of Michigan’s school districts on tests and graduation, an A Schools grade, #113 of 699 Michigan towns. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 72%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.

What school district is Independence Township in?

Clarkston Community School District, which runs grades PK–12 and enrolls 6,670 students in 13 schools (2024–25). Small parts of Independence Township are served by Lake Orion.

What is Independence Township’s graduation rate?

93% of the class of 2023 in Clarkston Community School District graduated in four years, against 82% across Michigan.

How much does Independence Township spend per student?

$18,773 in Clarkston Community School District (FY2024), against $16,528 across Michigan. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.

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School data: state test results (2021–22, with participation) and four-year graduation rates (class of 2023) reported to the U.S. Department of Education (EDFacts via ED Data Express); each school’s own letter uses its 2020–21 results (EDFacts via the Urban Institute); schools and enrollment from NCES (2024–25; private schools 2023–24); spending from the Census Bureau’s school finance survey (FY2024). The School Grade is our own summary, graded within Michigan. Stars are from neighbors.