Clear Lake Middle School

Q: Is Clear Lake Middle School a good school?

Clear Lake Middle School ranks 109 th of 337 Iowa middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Clear Lake Middle School is a public middle school serving grades 6-8 in the Clear Lake Community School District in Clear Lake, Iowa, with a student population of 334 as of the 2022-2023 school year.

Clear Lake Middle School consistently outperforms the state average on the Iowa Statewide Assessment of Student Progress (ISASP) in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science, with a majority of students proficient or better. The school has also maintained a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger and ranks among the top middle schools in Iowa, between 39 and 109 out of 337 middle schools in the state over the past 10 years. Additionally, the school has a lower percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch (32.04%) and a lower student-teacher ratio (15.3) compared to some nearby schools, suggesting it may have access to more resources to support its academic programs.

While Clear Lake Middle School has a predominantly White student population, some nearby schools, such as John Adams Middle School and Lincoln Intermediate, have more diverse student bodies with higher percentages of minority students and higher free/reduced lunch rates. This suggests that Clear Lake Middle School may be serving a more affluent and less diverse community compared to its neighbors. The school's consistent academic excellence and available resources present opportunities for collaboration with nearby districts or schools to share best practices and support the improvement of other middle schools in the region.

Detail:

Public 6-8

1601 3rd Ave North
Clear Lake, IA 50428

(641) 357-6114

District: Clear Lake Community School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
109^th of 337 Iowa Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $13,904

Students who attend Clear Lake Middle School usually attend:

High:

Clear Lake High School

Feeder schools for Clear Lake Middle School:

Elementary:

Clear Creek Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio: 15.3

Number of students: 334

Racial breakdown:

White:

85.0%

Hispanic:

6.3%

Two or more races:

5.4%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 32%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Clear Lake Middle School ranks better than 67.7% of middle schools in Iowa. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 66.61. (See more...)

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Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Clear Lake Middle School is $13,904.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Clear Lake Middle School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

SchoolDigger ranks Clear Lake Middle School 109^th of 337 Iowa public middle schools. (See Clear Lake Middle School in the ranking list.)

Clear Lake Community School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Clear Lake Community School District 84^th of 309 Iowa school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Clear Lake Middle School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	IA State Percentile
2012	35.47	271^st	349	22.3%
2013	67.38	86^th	350	75.4%
2014	71.08	75^th	337	77.7%
2015	82.33	23^rd	349	93.4%
2016	74.25	66^th	343	80.8%
2017	78.02	39^th	327	88.1%
2018	74.68	55^th	318	82.7%
2019	69.45	83^rd	342	75.7%
2021	69.22	80^th	324	75.3%
2022	67.18	102^nd	337	69.7%
2023	67.05	100^th	334	70.1%
2024	66.61	109^th	337	67.7%

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Data source: test scores: Iowa Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Data source: Iowa Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Clear Lake Middle School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1988	213	1	1	1	0	n/a	n/a	216
1989	227	0	1	5	0	n/a	n/a	233
1990	222	0	4	8	1	n/a	n/a	235
1991	250	1	4	6	0	n/a	n/a	261
1992	228	2	1	5	1	n/a	n/a	237
1993	235	0	2	4	0	n/a	n/a	241
1994	283	0	3	6	0	n/a	n/a	292
1995	248	0	6	5	0	n/a	n/a	259
1996	248	0	6	5	0	n/a	n/a	259
1997	268	1	4	1	2	n/a	n/a	276
1998	269	1	1	3	2	n/a	n/a	276
1999	368	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	368
2000	322	3	4	8	2	n/a	n/a	339
2001	313	2	0	7	0	n/a	n/a	322
2002	313	2	3	7	0	n/a	n/a	325
2003	313	2	3	7	0	n/a	n/a	325
2004	328	2	5	6	0	n/a	n/a	341
2005	308	3	8	12	1	n/a	n/a	332
2006	304	6	7	8	3	n/a	n/a	328
2007	327	10	11	6	6	n/a	n/a	360
2008	323	10	13	13	2	n/a	n/a	361
2009	323	11	14	17	0	n/a	n/a	365
2010	281	5	11	15	0	0	7	319
2011	253	5	8	14	0	0	9	289
2012	253	3	7	21	0	0	9	293
2013	251	1	4	16	0	0	12	284
2014	254	3	7	18	0	0	15	297
2015	241	3	5	18	0	0	13	280
2016	248	3	5	21	0	0	13	290
2017	263	2	2	12	0	0	13	292
2018	249	4	4	16	0	0	17	290
2019	262	3	3	17	0	0	17	302
2020	281	2	3	17	0	0	24	327
2021	287	6	2	20	0	0	22	337
2022	287	4	2	21	1	0	20	335
2023	284	8	2	21	1	0	18	334

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Clear Lake Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	216	14.2	15.2	18.1
1989	233	15.2	15.3	11.6
1990	235	16.2	14.5	16.2
1991	261	17.0	15.3	14.9
1992	237	17.0	13.9	16
1993	241	17.6	13.7	18.3
1994	292	18.0	16.2	17.5
1995	259	24.0	10.8	13.1
1996	259	24.0	10.8	13.1
1997	276	22.8	12.1	16.3
1998	276	24.0	11.5	12.7
1999	368	34.0	10.8	17.1
2000	339	30.8	11.0	18.3
2001	322	28.8	11.2	32
2002	325	28.0	11.6	19.1
2003	325	28.0	11.6	19.1
2004	341	28.0	12.2	21.4
2005	332	21.9	15.2	23.8
2006	328	24.0	13.7	22.3
2007	360	23.1	15.6	25.8
2008	361	22.2	16.3	23.5
2009	365	21.2	17.2	27.9
2010	319	21.1	15.1	31.3
2011	289	22.2	12.9	31.5
2012	293	21.7	13.4	31.1
2013	284	19.7	14.4	31.3
2014	297	20.2	14.7	23.2
2015	280	21.0	13.3	22.5
2016	290	22.0	13.1	28.6
2017	292	21.9	13.2	30.1
2018	290	18.6	15.5	21.4
2019	302	17.3	17.4	32.5
2020	327	17.3	18.9	34.6
2021	337	17.4	19.3	32.3
2022	335	21.5	15.5	28.4
2023	334	21.7	15.3	32

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Clear Lake Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	216	14.2	15.2	18.1
1989	233	15.2	15.3	11.6
1990	235	16.2	14.5	16.2
1991	261	17.0	15.3	14.9
1992	237	17.0	13.9	16
1993	241	17.6	13.7	18.3
1994	292	18.0	16.2	17.5
1995	259	24.0	10.8	13.1
1996	259	24.0	10.8	13.1
1997	276	22.8	12.1	16.3
1998	276	24.0	11.5	12.7
1999	368	34.0	10.8	17.1
2000	339	30.8	11.0	18.3
2001	322	28.8	11.2	32
2002	325	28.0	11.6	19.1
2003	325	28.0	11.6	19.1
2004	341	28.0	12.2	21.4
2005	332	21.9	15.2	23.8
2006	328	24.0	13.7	22.3
2007	360	23.1	15.6	25.8
2008	361	22.2	16.3	23.5
2009	365	21.2	17.2	27.9
2010	319	21.1	15.1	31.3
2011	289	22.2	12.9	31.5
2012	293	21.7	13.4	31.1
2013	284	19.7	14.4	31.3
2014	297	20.2	14.7	23.2
2015	280	21.0	13.3	22.5
2016	290	22.0	13.1	28.6
2017	292	21.9	13.2	30.1
2018	290	18.6	15.5	21.4
2019	302	17.3	17.4	32.5
2020	327	17.3	18.9	34.6
2021	337	17.4	19.3	32.3
2022	335	21.5	15.5	28.4
2023	334	21.7	15.3	32

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Clear Lake Middle School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$318 (2.3%)	$13,586 (97.7%)	$13,904

Data source: Iowa Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Clear Lake Middle School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 83^rd of 342 Middle schools	Ranks 100^th of 334 Middle schools	5.7%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (Clear Lake Middle School)	74.3	78.9	4.6%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Clear Lake Community School District)	74.3	78.9	4.6%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)	67.5	72.7	5.2%
6th Grade Mathematics (Clear Lake Middle School)	77.2	77.9	0.7%
6th Grade Mathematics (Clear Lake Community School District)	77.2	77.9	0.7%
6th Grade Mathematics (Iowa)	69.4	69.9	0.5%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Clear Lake Middle School)	77.4	77.8	0.4%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Clear Lake Community School District)	77.4	77.8	0.4%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)	69.9	74.2	4.3%
7th Grade Mathematics (Clear Lake Middle School)	82.8	76.9	5.9%
7th Grade Mathematics (Clear Lake Community School District)	82.8	76.9	5.9%
7th Grade Mathematics (Iowa)	70.1	68.9	1.2%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Clear Lake Middle School)	74.3	80.6	6.3%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Clear Lake Community School District)	74.3	80.6	6.3%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)	69.5	76	6.5%
8th Grade Mathematics (Clear Lake Middle School)	78.2	81.6	3.4%
8th Grade Mathematics (Clear Lake Community School District)	78.2	81.6	3.4%
8th Grade Mathematics (Iowa)	71.8	72	0.2%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	302	334	10.6%
African American	3	8	166.7%
American Indian	0	1
Asian	3	2	33.3%
Hispanic	17	21	23.5%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	262	284	8.4%
Two or More Races	17	18	5.9%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	32.5%	32%	0.4%

Schools Near Clear Lake Middle School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				ISASP English Language Arts (2024)				ISASP Mathematics (2024)				ISASP Science (2024)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	ISASP English Language Arts 5th Grade	ISASP English Language Arts 6th Grade	ISASP English Language Arts 7th Grade	ISASP English Language Arts 8th Grade	ISASP Mathematics 5th Grade	ISASP Mathematics 6th Grade	ISASP Mathematics 7th Grade	ISASP Mathematics 8th Grade	ISASP Science 5th Grade	ISASP Science 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Clear Lake Middle School	Public	6-8	1601 3rd Ave North	Clear Lake	50428	Cerro Gordo County	Clear Lake Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(641) 357-6114	334	22	15.3	32.0%	284 (85.0%)	8 (2.4%)	21 (6.3%)	2 (0.6%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	18 (5.4%)	66.6	109^th of 337 public middle schools	67.7%		67	100^th of 334 public middle schools	70.1%	9		86.7	80.5	84.3		83.3	71.2	80.6		73.4	$13,904	$318	$13,586
Lincoln Intermediate	Public	5-6	1625 S. Pennsylvania Ave	Mason City	50401	Cerro Gordo County	Mason City Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(641) 421-4423	468	38	12.3	59.4%	329 (70.3%)	39 (8.3%)	51 (10.9%)	7 (1.5%)	4 (0.9%)	14 (3.0%)	22 (4.7%)								(n/a)	63.5	74.4			70.2	63.0			58.8		$15,785	$436	$15,347
John Adams Middle School	Public	7-8	29 S Illinois Ave	Mason City	50401	Cerro Gordo County	Mason City Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(641) 421-4420	480	34	13.9	55.6%	340 (70.8%)	34 (7.1%)	64 (13.3%)	10 (2.1%)	2 (0.4%)	14 (2.9%)	12 (2.5%)	32	263^rd of 337 public middle schools	22.0%		26.7	275^th of 334 public middle schools	17.7%	12			72.4	75.7			60.7	65.5		61.0	$17,546	$579	$16,966
Garner-Hayfield-Ventura Middle School	Public	5-8	620 W. 11th St.	Garner	50438	Hancock County	Garner-Hayfield-Ventura Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(641) 923-2831	258	17	14.9	29.1%	231 (89.5%)	5 (1.9%)	16 (6.2%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.8%)	3 (1.2%)								(n/a)											$13,125	$482	$12,643
Forest City Middle School	Public	5-8	216 W School St	Forest City	50436	Winnebago County	Forest City Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(641) 585-4772	330	27	12.3	40.6%	268 (81.2%)	7 (2.1%)	36 (10.9%)	3 (0.9%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (4.5%)	54.8	172^nd of 337 public middle schools	49.0%		72.1	73^rd of 334 public middle schools	78.1%	99	63.3	79.2	85.3	77.3	68.4	68.8	77.3	74.3	67.1	64.0	$13,622	$262	$13,360
Central Springs Middle School	Public	4-8	509 N Iowa Ave	Nora Springs	50458	Floyd County	Central Springs Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(641) 749-5301	277	17	16.3	42.6%	252 (91.0%)	10 (3.6%)	5 (1.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.7%)	7 (2.5%)								(n/a)											$11,237	$302	$10,935
West Fork Middle School	Public	6-8	504 Park Street	Sheffield	50475	Franklin County	West Fork Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(641) 892-4159	155	13	11.9	35.5%	145 (93.5%)	2 (1.3%)	2 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (2.6%)	59.2	152^nd of 337 public middle schools	54.9%		34.7	248^th of 334 public middle schools	25.7%	96		78.9	85.0	80.7		77.2	70.0	73.7		71.9	$14,548	$229	$14,319

Frequently Asked Questions about Clear Lake Middle School

What high school do graduates of Clear Lake Middle School attend?

Students who attend Clear Lake Middle School usually go on to attend Clear Lake High School

Is Clear Lake Middle School a good school?

Clear Lake Middle School ranks 109^th of 337 Iowa middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

What is the racial makeup of Clear Lake Middle School?

Students at Clear Lake Middle School are 85% White, 6% Hispanic, 5% Two or more races, 2% African American.

How many students attend Clear Lake Middle School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 334 students attended Clear Lake Middle School.

What district is Clear Lake Middle School in?

Clear Lake Community School District

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