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7.4 avg / 10

Clear Lake Comm School District

School District · Clear Lake, Iowa

Students: 1,472
Teachers (FTE): 103

Avg Rating

7.4

out of 10

Schools

3

1 elem, 1 mid, 1 high

Per-Pupil Spending

$11,979

Student-Teacher Ratio

14.3:1

How this district compares

Iowa rank

#36 of 310

districts by avg. composite

Vs. state average

+1.1

above Iowa avg

Per-pupil spending

$11,979

$1,043 vs Iowa median

District size

1,472 students

Larger than Iowa median

About Clear Lake Comm School District

Clear Lake Comm School District is a Clear Lake, Iowa school district serving 3 schools. The district educates 1,472 students with a student-teacher ratio of 14.3:1. The district invests $11,979 per student annually.

With an average rating of 7.4/10, Clear Lake Comm School District is among the strongest-performing districts in the state.

The highest-rated school in the district is Clear Creek Elementary School, which has a composite score of 8.3/10.

In standardized testing, Clear Lake Comm School District students show an average math proficiency of 76.0% and ELA proficiency of 81.4%.

The district includes 1 elementary school , 1 middle school , and 1 high school.

District Map

Schools in Clear Lake Comm School District, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.

District Average Test Scores

Math Proficiency 76.0%
School
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N/A
ELA Proficiency 81.4%
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Average proficiency across all schools in Clear Lake Comm School District with test data.

Schools in Clear Lake Comm School District

3 schools

District Details

State
Iowa
City
Clear Lake
Total Enrollment
1,472
Teachers (FTE)
103
Child Poverty Rate
0.1%
Data Year
2023

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Clear Lake Comm School District?

Clear Lake Comm School District has 3 schools in total — 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.

What is the average rating for Clear Lake Comm School District?

The average composite rating for Clear Lake Comm School District is 7.4/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.

What is the per-pupil spending in Clear Lake Comm School District?

Clear Lake Comm School District spends $11,979 per student per year.

What is the student-teacher ratio in Clear Lake Comm School District?

The average student-teacher ratio in Clear Lake Comm School District is 14.3:1.

What is the top-rated school in Clear Lake Comm School District?

Clear Creek Elementary School is the highest-rated school in Clear Lake Comm School District with a composite score of 8.3/10.

What are the test scores in Clear Lake Comm School District?

Across schools in Clear Lake Comm School District with test data, the average math proficiency is 76.0% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 81.4%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.

How does Clear Lake Comm School District compare to other districts in Iowa?

Clear Lake Comm School District has an average school rating of 7.4/10 across 3 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Iowa by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.

How does MySchoolScout rate schools?

MySchoolScout ratings are based on a comprehensive methodology that weighs Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.

District Averages

Overall Rating
7.4/10
Math Proficiency
76.0%
ELA Proficiency
81.4%

How We Rate Schools

Every school receives a composite score from 1 to 10 based on four pillars: Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Scores are built from publicly available data including standardized test results, enrollment figures, and school climate indicators.

Read our full methodology

Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Iowa Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.

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