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#943 of 1,280 schools in IA

Clinton Middle School

Middle School · Clinton Comm School District · Clinton, IA

A Clinton Comm School District middle school serving grades 6th – 8th.

1350 14th St NW, Clinton, IA 52732

  • Math 65% vs IA 73% (2025)
  • Reading 68% vs IA 77% (2025)
  • 13.2:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress3.9Needs Improvement40%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data10
Annual Change-1.25 pts/yr
Data Period2014–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics5.5Average35%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency65.2% (2025 ISASP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency68% (2025 ISASP)
Math vs. State Avg-7.3 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-5.7 pts
Overall Proficiency67% (2025 ISASP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)64% (model expectation from 2025 ISASP)
vs. Expected+2.1 pts
Adjusted Percentile37th
Resources & Environment6.9Average25%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio13.2:1
District spending per student$14,503
Chronic Absenteeism30.1%

Students at Clinton Middle School score 67% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 64%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 ISASP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. IA average.

Math Proficiency65%(2025 ISASP)
School
State
73%(2025 ISASP)
ELA Proficiency68%(2025 ISASP)
School
State
77%(2025 ISASP)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 12-year record (2014–2025), then recovered 16 points since 2020, reaching 67% in 2025.

Show all 10 years
2014
Math
75%
ELA
72%
2015
Math
68%
ELA
65%
2016
Math
71%
ELA
68%
2017
Math
75%
ELA
70%
2018
Math
60%
ELA
59%
2019
Math
60%
ELA
59%
2020*
Math
49%
ELA
53%
2021*
Math
49%
ELA
53%
2022
Math
50%
ELA
56%
2025
Math
65%
ELA
68%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 63% (multi-year average, 2014-2025) · reading/ELA 63% (multi-year average, 2014-2025)

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

Based on 25 test records from IA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

55.8%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Clinton 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 21Car-Dependent
  • Transit 19Minimal Transit
  • Bike 26Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High3,124/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Clinton), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

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

Median income

$58,380

Median home value

$118,700

Median rent

$768/mo

College educated

21.3%

Homeownership

67.7%

Poverty rate

17.3%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 52732; 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

4 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Prince of Peace Catholic SchoolPrivate · tuition7.1privateK–121.9 mi187Compare →
Unity Christian Elementary SchoolPrivate · tuition6.2privateK–123.3 mi142Compare →
Unity Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition6.3privateK–123.3 mi142Compare →
River Bend Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified3.96–83.5 mi238Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

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

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Clinton Comm School District

Schools in district
6
Rank in district
#4 of 6
District spending per student
$14,503NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
22.4%Census SAIPE · 2024

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

About Clinton Middle School

Clinton Middle School is a public middle school in Clinton, IA, part of Clinton Comm School District, serving approximately 753 students in grades 6th-8th with a 13.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.2 out of 10 and ranks #943 of 1,280 schools in IA. State assessment records show 63% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2025) and 63% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Clinton Middle School

What grades does Clinton Middle School serve?

Clinton Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.

How many students attend Clinton Middle School?

Clinton Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 753 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Clinton Middle School?

The student-teacher ratio at Clinton Middle School is 13.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Clinton Middle School rank in IA?

Clinton Middle School ranks #943 of 1,280 schools in IA.

What is Clinton Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?

Clinton Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.2 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 Clinton Middle School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Clinton Middle School has 63% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2025) and 63% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2025).

Is Clinton Middle School a charter school?

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

Is Clinton Middle School a Title I school?

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

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

55.8% of students at Clinton 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
753
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.2:1
Teachers (FTE)
57
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Town
County
Clinton County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
30.1%
Area population (ZIP 52732)
26,004
Area average commute
19.4 min
Area median age
42.8
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 52732; 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, 2014-2025; directory SY 2023–24

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