Excellent
#108 of 1,280 schools in IA
Top 8% in state
Susan Clark Junior High
Middle School · Muscatine Comm School District · Muscatine, IA
A Muscatine Comm School District middle school where students score 8 points above what's typical for similar communities.
600 Kindler Ave, Muscatine, IA 52761
- Math 71% vs IA 74% (2025)
- Reading 71% vs IA 78% (2025)
- 11.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Susan Clark Junior High score 71% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 63%).
2025 ISASP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IA average.
Trend
↑ ImprovingProficiency has improved 17 points since 2020, reaching 71% in 2025, across a 6-year record (2020–2025).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 61% (multi-year average, 2020-2025) · reading/ELA 63% (multi-year average, 2020-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 11 test records from IA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
58.4%
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.
See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Susan Clark Junior High 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 17Car-Dependent
- Transit 21Minimal Transit
- Bike 31Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,474/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Muscatine), 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
$63,924
Median home value
$164,500
Median rent
$971/mo
College educated
22.6%
Homeownership
73.2%
Poverty rate
14.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 52761; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
Muscatine Comm School District
- Schools in district
- 9
- Rank in district
- #1 of 9
- District spending per student
- $13,060NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 19.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Susan Clark Junior High is listed in Muscatine Comm School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Susan Clark Junior High
Susan Clark Junior High is a public middle school in Muscatine, IA, part of Muscatine Comm School District, serving approximately 599 students in grades 7th-8th with a 11.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.5 out of 10 and ranks #108 of 1,280 schools in IA. State assessment records show 61% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2025) and 63% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Susan Clark Junior High
What grades does Susan Clark Junior High serve?
Susan Clark Junior High serves students in grades 7th through 8th.
How many students attend Susan Clark Junior High?
Susan Clark Junior High has an enrollment of approximately 599 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Susan Clark Junior High?
The student-teacher ratio at Susan Clark Junior High is 11.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Susan Clark Junior High rank in IA?
Susan Clark Junior High ranks #108 of 1,280 schools in IA.
What is Susan Clark Junior High's MySchoolScout rating?
Susan Clark Junior High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.5 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 Susan Clark Junior High?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Susan Clark Junior High has 61% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2025) and 63% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2025).
Is Susan Clark Junior High a charter school?
No, Susan Clark Junior High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Susan Clark Junior High a Title I school?
No, Susan Clark Junior High is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Susan Clark Junior High?
58.4% of students at Susan Clark Junior High 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
- 7th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 599
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 51
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- Muscatine County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 23.4%
- Phone
- (563) 263-0411
- Area population (ZIP 52761)
- 29,800
- Area average commute
- 17.9 min
- Area median age
- 39
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 52761; 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, 2020-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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