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#2036 of 2,221 schools in MO

Clearwater Middle

Middle School · Clearwater R-i · Piedmont, MO

A Clearwater R-i middle school where students score 6 points below what's typical for similar communities.

204 HENRY WHITE BLVD, Piedmont, MO 63957

  • Math 33% vs MO 44% (2025)
  • Reading 28% vs MO 41% (2025)
  • 12.6:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress2.6Needs Improvement40%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data16
Annual Change-5.84 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics4.3Below Average35%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency32.5% (2025 MAP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency28.4% (2025 MAP)
Math vs. State Avg-14.6 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-12.2 pts
Overall Proficiency30% (2025 MAP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)37% (model expectation from 2025 MAP)
vs. Expected-6.5 pts
Adjusted Percentile24th
Resources & Environment5.3Average25%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio12.6:1
District spending per student$10,680
Chronic Absenteeism19.4%

Students at Clearwater Middle score 30% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 37%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 MAP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. MO average.

Math Proficiency33%(2025 MAP)
School
State
44%(2025 MAP)
ELA Proficiency28%(2025 MAP)
School
State
41%(2025 MAP)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 13 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 31% recently.

Show all 16 years
2009
Math
42%
ELA
44%
2010
Math
42%
ELA
47%
2011
Math
41%
ELA
46%
2012
Math
38%
ELA
45%
2013
Math
41%
ELA
46%
2014
Math
18%
ELA
54%
2015
Math
19%
ELA
50%
2016
Math
23%
ELA
44%
2017
Math
22%
ELA
36%
2018
Math
28%
ELA
39%
2019
Math
28%
ELA
39%
2020*
Math
26%
ELA
27%
2021*
Math
26%
ELA
27%
2022
Math
31%
ELA
29%
2024
Math
48%
ELA
25%
2025
Math
33%
ELA
28%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 34% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 38% (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 37 test records from MO state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

69%

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 Clearwater Middle 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 6Car-Dependent
  • Bike 2Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High2,106/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Piedmont), 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

$40,436

Median home value

$114,300

Median rent

$620/mo

College educated

16%

Homeownership

67.9%

Poverty rate

31.5%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 63957; 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

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Victory Baptist AcademyPrivate · tuitionNot ratedK–110.6 mi16Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

Clearwater R-i

Schools in district
3
Rank in district
#3 of 3
District spending per student
$10,680NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
28.4%Census SAIPE · 2024

Clearwater Middle is listed in CLEARWATER R-I; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Clearwater Middle

Clearwater Middle is a public middle school in Piedmont, MO, part of Clearwater R-i, serving approximately 252 students in grades 5th-8th with a 12.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.9 out of 10 and ranks #2,036 of 2,221 schools in MO. State assessment records show 34% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 38% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Clearwater Middle

What grades does Clearwater Middle serve?

Clearwater Middle serves students in grades 5th through 8th.

How many students attend Clearwater Middle?

Clearwater Middle has an enrollment of approximately 252 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Clearwater Middle?

The student-teacher ratio at Clearwater Middle is 12.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Clearwater Middle rank in MO?

Clearwater Middle ranks #2,036 of 2,221 schools in MO.

What is Clearwater Middle's MySchoolScout rating?

Clearwater Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.9 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 Clearwater Middle?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Clearwater Middle has 34% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 38% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Clearwater Middle a charter school?

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

Is Clearwater Middle a Title I school?

No, Clearwater Middle is not currently a Title I school.

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

69.0% of students at Clearwater Middle 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
5th – 8th
Enrollment
252
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.6:1
Teachers (FTE)
20
Type
regular
Setting
Remote Rural
County
Wayne County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
19.4%
Area population (ZIP 63957)
5,068
Area median age
44.6
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 MAP · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2025 MAP · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
State assessments · 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 63957; 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

About our data · How we calculate scores

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