North Clay Middle School

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North Clay Middle School ranks 138 th of 485 Indiana middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Summary:

North Clay Middle School is a public middle school located in Brazil, Indiana, serving grades 6-8 with a total enrollment of 744 students. The school is part of the Greencastle Community School Corp, which is ranked 70 out of 381 districts in Indiana and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

North Clay Middle School stands out for its consistently strong academic performance, with ILEARN test scores in both English Language Arts and Math that are consistently higher than the state averages, particularly in 6th and 7th grades. For example, in 2023-2024, 47.84% of 7th graders were proficient or better in ELA, compared to the state average of 41.8%. The school has also maintained a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger for the past several years, indicating a consistently strong academic performance. However, the school faces some unique challenges, with a higher chronic absenteeism rate (18.2% in 2022-2023) and a higher percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch (56.85% in 2022-2023) compared to the state average and some of the nearby schools, such as South Putnam Middle School and Greencastle Middle School.

Another notable aspect of North Clay Middle School is its racial makeup, with a significantly higher percentage of white students (93.15%) compared to the surrounding schools, which have more diverse student populations. This could be an area for the school to explore in terms of promoting diversity and inclusion. Additionally, the school's spending per student has increased over the years, from $8,739 in 2019-2020 to $10,401 in 2021-2022, which may have contributed to the school's strong academic performance.

Detail:

Public 6-8

3450 W Sr 340
Brazil, IN 47834

(812) 448-1530

District: Clay Community Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
138^th of 485 Indiana Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $10,401

Students who attend North Clay Middle School usually attend:

High:	Clay City Junior-Senior High School
	Northview High School

Feeder schools for North Clay Middle School:

Elementary:	Clay City Elementary School
	East Side Elementary School
	Forest Park Elementary School
	Jackson Township Elementary School
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	Meridian Street Elementary School
	Staunton Elementary School
	Van Buren Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio: 14.3

Number of students: 765

Racial breakdown:

White:

92.3%

Hispanic:

3.4%

Two or more races:

3.4%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 58.7%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details North Clay Middle School ranks better than 71.5% of middle schools in Indiana. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 69.31. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (92.3%), Hispanic (3.4%), two or more races (3.4%). (See more...)

Compare Details 58.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at North Clay Middle School is 14.3. (See more...)

Compare North Clay Middle School employs 53.2 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at North Clay Middle School is $10,401.

Schooldigger Rankings:

North Clay Middle School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

SchoolDigger ranks North Clay Middle School 138^th of 485 Indiana public middle schools. (See North Clay Middle School in the ranking list.)

Clay Community Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Clay Community Schools 79^th of 381 Indiana school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for North Clay Middle School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	IN State Percentile
2004	52.38	108^th	222	51.4%
2005	38.35	278^th	370	24.9%
2006	33.76	307^th	375	18.1%
2007	47.29	249^th	382	34.8%
2008	42.11	282^nd	392	28.1%
2009	46.62	270^th	423	36.2%
2010	45.47	282^nd	428	34.1%
2011	45.77	298^th	451	33.9%
2012	45.63	288^th	447	35.6%
2013	57.31	209^th	444	52.9%
2014	52.83	266^th	470	43.4%
2015	51.14	268^th	485	44.7%
2016	48.47	294^th	494	40.5%
2017	67.55	147^th	472	68.9%
2018	67.44	150^th	473	68.3%
2019	64.27	159^th	470	66.2%
2021	76.85	94^th	483	80.5%
2022	72.92	123^rd	490	74.9%
2023	70.48	130^th	489	73.4%
2024	69.31	138^th	485	71.5%

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

Data source: Indiana Department of Education

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Enrollment information for North Clay Middle School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1988	573	5	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	579
1989	614	5	2	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	623
1990	574	7	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	582
1991	562	4	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	566
1992	589	2	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	591
1993	646	3	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	649
1994	645	2	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	647
1995	611	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	611
1996	611	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	611
1997	659	0	2	0	0	n/a	n/a	1	662
1998	606	1	2	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	609
1999	936	0	1	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	939
2000	939	0	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	940
2001	887	3	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	891
2002	923	2	2	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	927
2003	923	2	2	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	927
2004	965	1	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	967
2005	974	5	0	5	0	n/a	n/a	0	984
2006	963	3	0	5	2	n/a	n/a	0	973
2007	902	0	2	6	2	n/a	n/a	19	931
2008	905	5	1	8	2	n/a	n/a	9	930
2009	864	4	3	9	1	n/a	n/a	7	888
2010	853	3	3	7	2	n/a	n/a	15	883
2011	790	5	2	14	6	1	16	0	834
2012	777	6	2	14	4	1	19	0	823
2013	766	4	3	13	2	0	18	0	806
2014	782	0	2	11	1	0	19	0	815
2015	821	1	2	11	0	0	17	0	852
2016	833	2	6	12	0	0	14	0	867
2017	793	3	5	14	0	0	11	0	826
2018	774	5	3	18	0	0	17	0	817
2019	760	5	2	18	1	0	19	0	805
2020	745	4	4	19	0	1	23	0	796
2021	691	3	3	16	1	1	27	0	742
2022	685	3	5	22	3	1	28	0	747
2023	693	1	1	22	3	0	24	0	744
2024	706	3	2	26	2	0	26	0	765

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 North Clay Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	579	33.0	17.5	18.1
1989	623	34.3	18.1	3
1990	582	35.6	16.3	18.6
1991	566	33.5	16.8	18.4
1992	591	32.4	18.2	17.6
1993	649	35.3	18.4	19
1994	647	37.6	17.2	24.6
1995	611	35.6	17.2	19.1
1996	611	35.6	17.2	19.1
1997	662	36.5	18.1	15.4
1998	609	36.7	16.6	22.8
1999	939	53.6	17.5	32.6
2000	940	55.1	17.1	37
2001	891	54.5	16.3	30.8
2002	927	56.2	16.5	34.8
2003	927	56.2	16.5	34.8
2004	967	56.6	17.1	39.5
2005	984	54.5	18.1	37.5
2006	973	51.9	18.7	36.9
2007	931	n/a	n/a	41.9
2008	930	50.9	18.3	43.3
2009	888	52.2	17.0	46.7
2010	883	52.7	16.7	50.2
2011	834	44.6	18.6	49
2012	823	51.4	16.0	55.7
2013	806	50.4	15.9	53.6
2014	815	55.6	14.6	56.8
2015	852	51.0	16.7	56.9
2016	867	51.0	17.0	54.6
2017	826	53.1	15.5	53.5
2018	817	n/a	n/a	57.3
2019	805	32.0	25.1	59
2020	796	32.0	24.8	57.8
2021	742	57.0	13.0	55.7
2022	747	55.3	13.4	48.3
2023	744	53.4	13.9	56.9
2024	765	53.2	14.3	58.7

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 North Clay Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	579	33.0	17.5	18.1
1989	623	34.3	18.1	3
1990	582	35.6	16.3	18.6
1991	566	33.5	16.8	18.4
1992	591	32.4	18.2	17.6
1993	649	35.3	18.4	19
1994	647	37.6	17.2	24.6
1995	611	35.6	17.2	19.1
1996	611	35.6	17.2	19.1
1997	662	36.5	18.1	15.4
1998	609	36.7	16.6	22.8
1999	939	53.6	17.5	32.6
2000	940	55.1	17.1	37
2001	891	54.5	16.3	30.8
2002	927	56.2	16.5	34.8
2003	927	56.2	16.5	34.8
2004	967	56.6	17.1	39.5
2005	984	54.5	18.1	37.5
2006	973	51.9	18.7	36.9
2007	931	n/a	n/a	41.9
2008	930	50.9	18.3	43.3
2009	888	52.2	17.0	46.7
2010	883	52.7	16.7	50.2
2011	834	44.6	18.6	49
2012	823	51.4	16.0	55.7
2013	806	50.4	15.9	53.6
2014	815	55.6	14.6	56.8
2015	852	51.0	16.7	56.9
2016	867	51.0	17.0	54.6
2017	826	53.1	15.5	53.5
2018	817	n/a	n/a	57.3
2019	805	32.0	25.1	59
2020	796	32.0	24.8	57.8
2021	742	57.0	13.0	55.7
2022	747	55.3	13.4	48.3
2023	744	53.4	13.9	56.9
2024	765	53.2	14.3	58.7

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 North Clay Middle School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$380 (4.3%)	$8,373 (95.7%)	$8,753
2020	$343 (3.9%)	$8,396 (96.1%)	$8,739
2021	$786 (7.8%)	$9,238 (92.2%)	$10,024
2022	$832 (8.0%)	$9,569 (92.0%)	$10,401

Data source: Indiana Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on North Clay Middle School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 159^th of 470 Middle schools	Ranks 130^th of 489 Middle schools	7.2%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (North Clay Middle School)	46.5	47.3	0.8%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Clay Community Schools)	45.3	51.8	6.5%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Indiana)	47.8	40.8	7%
6th Grade Math (North Clay Middle School)	46.9	50.4	3.5%
6th Grade Math (Clay Community Schools)	46.9	54	7.1%
6th Grade Math (Indiana)	46.4	38.3	8.1%
6th Grade Science (North Clay Middle School)	57.7	55.4	2.3%
6th Grade Science (Clay Community Schools)	54.7	56.7	2%
6th Grade Science (Indiana)	48.6	38.2	10.4%
7th Grade English Language Arts (North Clay Middle School)	46.9	42.9	4%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Clay Community Schools)	46.9	44	3%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Indiana)	49.7	39.5	10.2%
7th Grade Math (North Clay Middle School)	46.4	35	11.4%
7th Grade Math (Clay Community Schools)	47	36.1	10.9%
7th Grade Math (Indiana)	42	32.9	9.1%
8th Grade English Language Arts (North Clay Middle School)	60.8	38.3	22.5%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Clay Community Schools)	57.4	43	14.4%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Indiana)	50.7	43.8	6.9%
8th Grade Math (North Clay Middle School)	41.1	33.5	7.6%
8th Grade Math (Clay Community Schools)	40.6	34	6.6%
8th Grade Math (Indiana)	38	31.4	6.6%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	805	744	7.6%
African American	5	1	80%
American Indian	1	3	200%
Asian	2	1	50%
Hispanic	18	22	22.2%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	760	693	8.8%
Two or More Races	19	24	26.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	59%	56.9%	2.2%

Schools Near North Clay Middle School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				ILEARN English Language Arts (2024)					ILEARN Math (2024)					ILEARN Social Studies (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2022)
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	ILEARN English Language Arts 5th Grade	ILEARN English Language Arts 6th Grade	ILEARN English Language Arts 7th Grade	ILEARN English Language Arts 8th Grade	ILEARN English Language Arts All Grades	ILEARN Math 5th Grade	ILEARN Math 6th Grade	ILEARN Math 7th Grade	ILEARN Math 8th Grade	ILEARN Math All Grades	ILEARN Social Studies 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
North Clay Middle School	Public	6-8	3450 W Sr 340	Brazil	47834	Clay County	Clay Community Schools	No	No	No	No	(812) 448-1530	765	53	14.3	58.7%	706 (92.3%)	3 (0.4%)	26 (3.4%)	2 (0.3%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	26 (3.4%)	69.3	138^th of 485 public middle schools	71.5%		70.5	130^th of 489 public middle schools	73.4%	8		43.7	47.8	48.2	46.6		40.4	37.7	33.5	37.1		$10,401	$832	$9,569
Otter Creek Middle School	Public	6-8	4801 N Lafayette St	Terre Haute	47805	Vigo County	Vigo County School Corp	No	No	No	No	(812) 462-4391	715	50	14.2	64.8%	615 (86.0%)	16 (2.2%)	17 (2.4%)	4 (0.6%)	3 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	60 (8.4%)	23	370^th of 485 public middle schools	23.7%		23.5	375^th of 489 public middle schools	23.3%	5		20.1	28.3	21.7	23.2		17.5	13.1	16.6	15.8		$10,117	$462	$9,656
Woodrow Wilson Middle School	Public	6-8	301 S 25th St	Terre Haute	47803	Vigo County	Vigo County School Corp	No	No	No	No	(812) 462-4396	694	46	15.2	62.5%	512 (73.8%)	51 (7.3%)	45 (6.5%)	5 (0.7%)	2 (0.3%)	1 (0.1%)	78 (11.2%)	42.6	285^th of 485 public middle schools	41.2%		42.1	278^th of 489 public middle schools	43.1%	7		31.6	28.4	34.0	31.2		30.2	24.3	29.9	28.1		$10,380	$456	$9,924
Sarah Scott Middle School	Public	6-8	1000 Grant St	Terre Haute	47802	Vigo County	Vigo County School Corp	No	No	No	Yes	(812) 462-4381	392	31	12.7	87.2%	238 (60.7%)	71 (18.1%)	24 (6.1%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	57 (14.5%)	19.6	388^th of 485 public middle schools	20.0%		20.1	389^th of 489 public middle schools	20.4%	1		18.5	15.0	30.8	21.4		13.9	13.1	11.3	12.8		$11,391	$950	$10,441
Honey Creek Middle School	Public	6-8	6601 S Carlisle St	Terre Haute	47802	Vigo County	Vigo County School Corp	No	No	No	No	(812) 462-4372	680	48	14.0	40.0%	544 (80.0%)	16 (2.4%)	36 (5.3%)	34 (5.0%)	1 (0.1%)	4 (0.6%)	45 (6.6%)	81.1	73^rd of 485 public middle schools	84.9%		82.6	68^th of 489 public middle schools	86.1%	5		44.4	57.0	50.0	50.1		43.6	57.5	51.4	50.4		$11,080	$747	$10,334
West Vigo Middle School	Public	6-8	4750 W Sarah Myers Dr	West Terre Haute	47885	Vigo County	Vigo County School Corp	No	No	No	No	(812) 462-4361	392	32	12.3	58.4%	369 (94.1%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (2.3%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (3.3%)	26.7	357^th of 485 public middle schools	26.4%		28.4	354^th of 489 public middle schools	27.6%	3		20.5	30.3	25.0	25.1		22.1	22.7	9.4	17.9		$12,033	$462	$11,570
South Vermillion Middle School	Public	5-8	950 W Wildcat Dr	Clinton	47842	Vermillion County	South Vermillion Com School Corp	No	No	No	No	(765) 832-7727	487	34	14.3	62.2%	463 (95.1%)	1 (0.2%)	11 (2.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (2.5%)	31	339^th of 485 public middle schools	30.1%		39.9	295^th of 489 public middle schools	39.7%	44	29.9	22.0	29.8	28.7	27.6	37.0	27.1	22.8	13.0	25.7	44.4	$11,066	$1,809	$9,257
South Putnam Middle School	Public	6-8	1780 E US Hwy 40	Greencastle	46135	Putnam County	South Putnam Community Schools	No	No	No	No	(765) 653-3148	279	20	13.9	42.7%	257 (92.1%)	2 (0.7%)	9 (3.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	10 (3.6%)	73.2	120^th of 485 public middle schools	75.3%		72.3	120^th of 489 public middle schools	75.5%			53.9	38.5	59.8	50.2		41.8	37.5	39.0	39.4		$8,561	$165	$8,396
Greencastle Middle School	Public	6-8	400 Percy L Julian Dr	Greencastle	46135	Putnam County	Greencastle Community School Corp	No	No	No	No	(765) 653-9774	404	29	13.9	41.8%	362 (89.6%)	3 (0.7%)	13 (3.2%)	9 (2.2%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (4.0%)	54.6	214^th of 485 public middle schools	55.9%		56.6	209^th of 489 public middle schools	57.3%	5		43.4	36.1	34.9	38.2		41.9	30.3	24.0	32.3		$9,437	$741	$8,696

Frequently Asked Questions about North Clay Middle School

What district is North Clay Middle School in?

Clay Community Schools

What high school do graduates of North Clay Middle School attend?

Students who attend North Clay Middle School usually go on to attend Clay City Junior-Senior High School

How many students attend North Clay Middle School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 765 students attended North Clay Middle School.

Is North Clay Middle School a good school?

North Clay Middle School ranks 138^th of 485 Indiana middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

What is the racial makeup of North Clay Middle School?

Students at North Clay Middle School are 92% White, 3% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races.

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