Serving 139 students in grades 6-8, Clayton Ridge Middle School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Iowa for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 75-79% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 64%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 90-94% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 70%).
The student:teacher ratio of 35:1 is higher than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Iowa state average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 6-8
Enrollment: 139 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 35:1
Minority Enrollment: 11%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 10% in IA
Math Proficiency
: 75-79% (Top 20%)
Reading Proficiency
: 90-94% (Top 1%)
Science Proficiency
: 80-89% (Top 5%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Clayton Ridge Middle School ranks within the top 10% of all 1,233 schools in Iowa (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Clayton Ridge Middle School is 0.21, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.47. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Clayton Ridge Middle School is ranked #100 out of 1,233 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Iowa.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
75-79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 64% IA state average), while 90-94% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 70% IA state average).
How many students attend Clayton Ridge Middle School?
139 students attend Clayton Ridge Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Clayton Ridge Middle School students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Black, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Clayton Ridge Middle School?
Clayton Ridge Middle School has a student ration of 35:1, which is higher than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does Clayton Ridge Middle School offer ?
Clayton Ridge Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Clayton Ridge Middle School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 6-8
Enrollment: 139 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 35:1
Minority Enrollment: 11%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 10%
Math Proficiency
: 75-79% (Top 20%)
Reading Proficiency
: 90-94% (Top 1%)
Science Proficiency
: 80-89% (Top 5%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
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