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#1022 of 2,105 schools in WI

Top 49% in state

Clinton Junior High

Middle School · Clinton Community School District · Clinton, WI

A Clinton Community School District middle school serving grades 7th – 8th.

PO Box 566, Clinton, WI 53525

  • Math 45% vs WI 54% (2025)
  • Reading 55% vs WI 53% (2025)
  • 14.1:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress6.3Average40%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-1.77 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics6.5Average35%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency45.3% (2025 FORWARD)
Reading/ELA Proficiency54.7% (2025 FORWARD)
Math vs. State Avg-9.4 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+1.8 pts
Overall Proficiency50% (2025 FORWARD, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)48% (model expectation from 2025 FORWARD)
vs. Expected+1.6 pts
Adjusted Percentile50th
Resources & Environment7.1Very Good25%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio14.1:1
District spending per student$15,581
Chronic Absenteeism16.8%

Students at Clinton Junior High score 50% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 48%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 FORWARD proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. WI average.

Math Proficiency45%(2025 FORWARD)
School
State
54%(2025 FORWARD)
ELA Proficiency55%(2025 FORWARD)
School
State
53%(2025 FORWARD)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 22 points since 2020, reaching 50% in 2025.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
73%
ELA
80%
2010
Math
78%
ELA
84%
2011
Math
40%
ELA
37%
2012
Math
39%
ELA
29%
2013
Math
39%
ELA
32%
2014
Math
37%
ELA
52%
2015
Math
30%
ELA
41%
2016
Math
36%
ELA
50%
2017
Math
27%
ELA
44%
2018
Math
29%
ELA
41%
2019
Math
29%
ELA
41%
2020*
Math
26%
ELA
31%
2021*
Math
26%
ELA
31%
2022
Math
22%
ELA
35%
2025
Math
45%
ELA
55%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 39% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 46% (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 32 test records from WI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

40%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Clinton 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 10Car-Dependent
  • Bike 33Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Average628/100K

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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

$72,991

Median home value

$229,100

Median rent

$1,036/mo

College educated

20.3%

Homeownership

77.1%

Poverty rate

5.5%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 53525; 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

0 from verified nearby records

No verified same-level alternatives

The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.

Clinton Community School District

Schools in district
3
Rank in district
#2 of 3
District spending per student
$15,581NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
8.0%Census SAIPE · 2024

Clinton Junior High is listed in Clinton Community School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Clinton Junior High

Clinton Junior High is a public middle school in Clinton, WI, part of Clinton Community School District, serving approximately 155 students in grades 7th-8th with a 14.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 out of 10 and ranks #1,022 of 2,105 schools in WI. State assessment records show 39% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 46% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Clinton Junior High

What grades does Clinton Junior High serve?

Clinton Junior High serves students in grades 7th through 8th.

How many students attend Clinton Junior High?

Clinton Junior High has an enrollment of approximately 155 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Clinton Junior High?

The student-teacher ratio at Clinton Junior High is 14.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Clinton Junior High rank in WI?

Clinton Junior High ranks #1,022 of 2,105 schools in WI.

What is Clinton Junior High's MySchoolScout rating?

Clinton Junior High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 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 Clinton Junior High?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Clinton Junior High has 39% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 46% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Clinton Junior High a charter school?

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

Is Clinton Junior High a Title I school?

No, Clinton Junior High is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Clinton Junior High?

40.0% of students at Clinton 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
155
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.1:1
Teachers (FTE)
11
Type
regular
Setting
Fringe Rural
County
Rock County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
16.8%
Area population (ZIP 53525)
4,083
Area average commute
25.7 min
Area median age
44.8
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 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 53525; 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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