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#1781 of 2,105 schools in WI

Clarke Middle

Middle School · Two Rivers Public School District · Two Rivers, WI

A Two Rivers Public School District middle school serving grades 5th – 8th.

4608 Bellevue Pl, Two Rivers, WI 54241

  • Math 35% vs WI 53% (2025)
  • Reading 44% vs WI 52% (2025)
  • 11:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress3.6Needs Improvement40%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-2.95 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics5.4Average35%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency35.4% (2025 FORWARD)
Reading/ELA Proficiency43.7% (2025 FORWARD)
Math vs. State Avg-16.3 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-6.7 pts
Overall Proficiency40% (2025 FORWARD, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)43% (model expectation from 2025 FORWARD)
vs. Expected-2.9 pts
Adjusted Percentile36th
Resources & Environment5.0Average25%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio11:1
District spending per student$12,378
Chronic Absenteeism29.4%

Students at Clarke Middle score 40% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 42%).

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2025 FORWARD proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. WI average.

Math Proficiency35%(2025 FORWARD)
School
State
53%(2025 FORWARD)
ELA Proficiency44%(2025 FORWARD)
School
State
52%(2025 FORWARD)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 17 points since 2020, reaching 40% in 2025.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
84%
ELA
87%
2010
Math
82%
ELA
86%
2011
Math
40%
ELA
34%
2012
Math
44%
ELA
37%
2013
Math
48%
ELA
32%
2014
Math
44%
ELA
51%
2015
Math
40%
ELA
42%
2016
Math
34%
ELA
40%
2017
Math
31%
ELA
33%
2018
Math
27%
ELA
29%
2019
Math
27%
ELA
29%
2020*
Math
17%
ELA
28%
2021*
Math
17%
ELA
28%
2022
Math
16%
ELA
22%
2025
Math
35%
ELA
44%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 39% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 42% (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 36 test records from WI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

50%

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 Clarke 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 5Car-Dependent
  • Bike 31Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Elevated736/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Two Rivers), 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

$63,415

Median home value

$146,000

Median rent

$757/mo

College educated

21.9%

Homeownership

78.1%

Poverty rate

7.8%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 54241; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Lighthouse Learning AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified5.7PK–121.4 mi280Compare →
Mckinley AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified4.8K–124.5 mi93Compare →
Mishicot MiddleEnrollment path unverified7.36–84.9 mi210Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.

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

Two Rivers Public School District

Schools in district
5
Rank in district
#4 of 5
District spending per student
$12,378NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
11.8%Census SAIPE · 2024

Clarke Middle is listed in Two Rivers Public School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Clarke Middle

Clarke Middle is a public middle school in Two Rivers, WI, part of Two Rivers Public School District, serving approximately 428 students in grades 5th-8th with a 11:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.6 out of 10 and ranks #1,781 of 2,105 schools in WI. State assessment records show 39% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 42% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Clarke Middle

What grades does Clarke Middle serve?

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

How many students attend Clarke Middle?

Clarke Middle has an enrollment of approximately 428 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Clarke Middle?

The student-teacher ratio at Clarke Middle is 11:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Clarke Middle rank in WI?

Clarke Middle ranks #1,781 of 2,105 schools in WI.

What is Clarke Middle's MySchoolScout rating?

Clarke Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.6 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 Clarke Middle?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Clarke Middle has 39% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 42% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Clarke Middle a charter school?

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

Is Clarke Middle a Title I school?

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

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

50.0% of students at Clarke 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
428
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
Teachers (FTE)
39
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Town
County
Manitowoc County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
29.4%
Area population (ZIP 54241)
13,999
Area average commute
20.5 min
Area median age
46.3
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 FORWARD · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2025 FORWARD. 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 FORWARD · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2025 FORWARD. 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 54241; this does not measure the attendance area.

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

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