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#557 of 1,280 schools in IA

Top 43% in state

Clayton Ridge Middle School

Middle School · Clayton Ridge Comm School District · Guttenberg, IA

A Clayton Ridge Comm School District middle school where students score 5 points above what's typical for similar communities.

PO BOX 520 131 S. River Park Drive, Guttenberg, IA 52052

  • Math 83% vs IA 73% (2025)
  • Reading 81% vs IA 77% (2025)
  • 46.3:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress9.1Excellent40%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
View breakdown
Years of Data15
Annual Change+0.09 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendStable
Academics8.3Excellent35%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency82.7% (2025 ISASP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency80.9% (2025 ISASP)
Math vs. State Avg+10.2 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+7.2 pts
Overall Proficiency82% (2025 ISASP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)77% (model expectation from 2025 ISASP)
vs. Expected+5.1 pts
Adjusted Percentile74th
Resources & Environment1.2Needs Improvement25%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio46.3:1
District spending per student$10,025
Chronic Absenteeism21.6%

Students at Clayton Ridge Middle School score 82% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 77%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 ISASP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. IA average.

Math Proficiency83%(2025 ISASP)
School
State
73%(2025 ISASP)
ELA Proficiency81%(2025 ISASP)
School
State
77%(2025 ISASP)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 10 points since 2020, reaching 82% in 2025.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
77%
ELA
72%
2010
Math
77%
ELA
77%
2011
Math
77%
ELA
72%
2012
Math
77%
ELA
77%
2013
Math
82%
ELA
82%
2014
Math
82%
ELA
87%
2015
Math
77%
ELA
82%
2016
Math
77%
ELA
77%
2017
Math
77%
ELA
77%
2018
Math
72%
ELA
67%
2019
Math
72%
ELA
67%
2020*
Math
67%
ELA
77%
2021*
Math
67%
ELA
77%
2022
Math
77%
ELA
92%
2025
Math
83%
ELA
81%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 77% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 78% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 35 test records from IA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

33.1%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

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The neighborhood

Where Clayton Ridge Middle School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 48Car-Dependent
  • Bike 47Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Low123/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$55,871

Median home value

$189,300

Median rent

$791/mo

College educated

12.6%

Homeownership

80.7%

Poverty rate

17.1%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 52052; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

1 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Iowa Virtual AcademyEnrollment path unverified3.6K–120.2 mi1,166Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Clayton Ridge Comm School District

Schools in district
4
Rank in district
#3 of 4
District spending per student
$10,025NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
12.0%Census SAIPE · 2024

Clayton Ridge Middle School is listed in Clayton Ridge Comm School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Clayton Ridge Middle School

Clayton Ridge Middle School is a public middle school in Guttenberg, IA, part of Clayton Ridge Comm School District, serving approximately 139 students in grades 6th-8th with a 46.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 out of 10 and ranks #557 of 1,280 schools in IA. State assessment records show 77% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 78% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Clayton Ridge Middle School

What grades does Clayton Ridge Middle School serve?

Clayton Ridge Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.

How many students attend Clayton Ridge Middle School?

Clayton Ridge Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 139 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Clayton Ridge Middle School?

The student-teacher ratio at Clayton Ridge Middle School is 46.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Clayton Ridge Middle School rank in IA?

Clayton Ridge Middle School ranks #557 of 1,280 schools in IA.

What is Clayton Ridge Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?

Clayton Ridge Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Clayton Ridge Middle School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Clayton Ridge Middle School has 77% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 78% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Clayton Ridge Middle School a charter school?

No, Clayton Ridge Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Clayton Ridge Middle School a Title I school?

No, Clayton Ridge Middle School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Clayton Ridge Middle School?

33.1% of students at Clayton Ridge Middle School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
6th – 8th
Enrollment
139
Student-Teacher Ratio
46.3:1
Teachers (FTE)
3
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Rural
County
Clayton County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
21.6%
Area population (ZIP 52052)
2,807
Area average commute
25 min
Area median age
57.2
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2025 ISASP · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2025 ISASP. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2025 ISASP · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2025 ISASP. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 52052; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24

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