Is Clay Middle School a good school?

Clay Middle School ranks 538 th of 1046 Ohio middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Clay Middle School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 148 students attended Clay Middle School.

What is the racial makeup of Clay Middle School?

Students at Clay Middle School are 91% White, 6% Two or more races, 3% Hispanic.

What high school do graduates of Clay Middle School attend?

Students who attend Clay Middle School usually go on to attend Clay High School

Clay Middle School

Summary:

Clay Middle School is a public middle school located in Portsmouth, Ohio, serving grades 6-8 with a total enrollment of 138 students. The school is part of the Clay Local School District, which is ranked 454 out of 839 districts in Ohio and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Clay Middle School faces several challenges, including a high chronic absenteeism rate, ranging from 21.2% to 23.6% in recent years, which is significantly higher than the state average. The school's test scores are generally below the state average, with some notable exceptions, such as performing better than the state average in 8th grade Science and Algebra I in 2023-2024. However, the school's statewide ranking has steadily declined over the years, from 383 out of 1,035 Ohio middle schools in 2014-2015 to 538 out of 1,046 in 2023-2024, indicating a relative decline in performance compared to other schools in the state.

When compared to nearby middle schools, such as Eastern Middle School, Wheelersburg Middle School, and Minford Middle School, Clay Middle School generally performs worse on standardized tests, with lower proficiency rates in core subjects like Mathematics and English Language Arts. However, the school's performance in 8th grade Science and Algebra I is more competitive. Additionally, Clay Middle School has a high percentage of students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds, with 80.43% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch in 2022-2023, which likely contributes to the school's academic challenges.

Detail:

Public 6-8

44 Clay High St
Portsmouth, OH 45662-8817

(740) 354-6644

District: Clay Local

SchoolDigger Rank:
538^th of 1,046 Ohio Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $8,871

Students who attend Clay Middle School usually attend:

High:

Clay High School

Feeder schools for Clay Middle School:

Elementary:

Clay Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio: 7.0

Number of students: 148

Racial breakdown:

White:

90.5%

Two or more races:

6.1%

Hispanic:

2.7%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 53.4%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Clay Middle School ranks worse than 51.4% of middle schools in Ohio. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 54.27. (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 (90.5%), two or more races (6.1%), Hispanic (2.7%). (See more...)

Compare Details 53.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Clay Middle School is 7. (See more...)

Compare Clay Middle School employs 21 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Clay Middle School is $8,871.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Clay Middle School:

SchoolDigger ranks Clay Middle School 538^th of 1046 Ohio public middle schools. (See Clay Middle School in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

Female students:

Male students:

White students:

Clay Local:

SchoolDigger ranks Clay Local 454^th of 839 Ohio school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Clay Middle School

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Rank History for all students at Clay Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	OH State Percentile
2004	59.27	202^nd	400	49.5%
2012	45.79	685^th	989	30.7%
2013	49.77	657^th	1001	34.4%
2014	53.38	626^th	1008	37.9%
2015	66.03	383^rd	1035	63.0%
2016	53.87	563^rd	1050	46.4%
2017	41.53	665^th	1038	35.9%
2018	27.27	738^th	1010	26.9%
2019	28.08	753^rd	1050	28.3%
2021	31.47	699^th	1037	32.6%
2022	46.95	583^rd	1017	42.7%
2023	44.09	631^st	1048	39.8%
2024	54.27	538^th	1046	48.6%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Clay Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	OH State Percentile
2018	32.80	670^th	924	27.5%
2019	35.89	663^rd	945	29.8%
2021	30.09	654^th	923	29.1%
2022	47.61	513^th	947	45.8%
2023	44.36	563^rd	974	42.2%
2024	51.75	499^th	989	49.5%

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Rank History for Female students at Clay Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	OH State Percentile
2018	21.33	716^th	897	20.2%
2019	25.93	702^nd	917	23.4%
2021	26.10	668^th	910	26.6%
2022	45.49	544^th	925	41.2%
2023	44.71	573^rd	943	39.2%
2024	55.93	458^th	942	51.4%

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Rank History for Male students at Clay Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	OH State Percentile
2018	24.69	699^th	916	23.7%
2019	22.83	738^th	933	20.9%
2021	29.42	655^th	924	29.1%
2022	49.01	498^th	946	47.4%
2023	37.77	625^th	963	35.1%
2024	41.11	590^th	958	38.4%

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Rank History for White students at Clay Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	OH State Percentile
2018	11.52	718^th	781	8.1%
2019	10.43	728^th	796	8.5%
2021	13.36	697^th	781	10.8%
2022	31.08	602^nd	809	25.6%
2023	27.55	638^th	805	20.7%
2024	35.24	558^th	795	29.8%

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

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Ohio Department of Education

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Enrollment information for 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	183	0	2	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	185
1989	159	0	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	160
1990	138	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	138
1991	150	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	150
1992	149	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	149
1993	162	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	162
1994	157	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	157
1995	138	0	0	1	3	n/a	n/a	0	142
1996	138	0	0	1	3	n/a	n/a	0	142
1997	142	0	0	0	3	n/a	n/a	0	145
1998	142	0	0	0	4	n/a	n/a	0	146
1999	126	0	0	0	1	n/a	n/a	0	127
2000	142	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	142
2001	139	1	1	0	1	n/a	n/a	0	142
2002	145	0	1	0	1	n/a	n/a	0	147
2003	145	0	1	0	1	n/a	n/a	0	147
2004	116	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	2	118
2005	119	0	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	1	121
2006	132	0	0	3	1	n/a	n/a	1	137
2007	141	1	0	3	1	n/a	n/a	2	148
2008	139	1	0	0	1	n/a	n/a	3	144
2009	144	0	0	0	1	n/a	n/a	4	149
2010	113	0	1	0	1	n/a	n/a	1	116
2011	132	0	1	0	1	0	0	0	134
2012	114	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	115
2013	135	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	136
2014	130	1	1	0	0	0	0	0	132
2015	143	1	2	2	0	0	0	0	148
2016	139	1	1	1	1	0	0	0	143
2017	146	1	1	1	0	0	0	0	149
2018	152	1	1	2	0	0	1	0	157
2019	159	0	1	2	1	0	6	0	169
2020	135	0	2	1	1	0	7	0	146
2021	107	0	1	2	1	0	7	0	118
2022	112	0	1	0	0	0	7	0	120
2023	126	0	0	1	0	0	11	0	138
2024	134	1	0	4	0	0	9	0	148

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

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Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Clay Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	185	9.0	20.5	0
1989	160	9.0	17.7	n/a
1990	138	9.0	15.3	n/a
1991	150	9.0	16.6	n/a
1992	149	9.7	15.3	41.6
1993	162	8.5	19.1	38.3
1994	157	8.2	19.1	31.8
1995	142	8.8	16.1	35.9
1996	142	8.8	16.1	35.9
1997	145	8.8	16.5	38.6
1998	146	8.8	16.6	43.2
1999	127	8.3	15.3	56.7
2000	142	8.2	17.3	48.6
2001	142	9.2	15.4	45.8
2002	147	8.2	17.9	49
2003	147	8.2	17.9	49
2004	118	7.2	16.4	50.9
2005	121	7.1	17.0	40
2006	137	7.5	18.3	41.9
2007	148	6.6	22.4	46.6
2008	144	6.9	20.9	n/a
2009	149	8.9	16.7	71.7
2010	116	8.9	13.0	59.1
2011	134	8.9	15.0	54.5
2012	115	8.9	12.9	0
2013	136	8.9	15.2	78.7
2014	132	7.9	16.7	59.8
2015	148	n/a	n/a	55.4
2016	143	8.0	17.8	61.5
2017	149	9.0	16.5	53
2018	157	9.0	17.4	60.5
2019	169	9.0	18.7	61.5
2020	146	9.0	16.2	79.5
2021	118	15.0	7.8	n/a
2022	120	18.0	6.6	n/a
2023	138	15.0	9.2	80.4
2024	148	21.0	7.0	53.4

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 Clay Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	185	9.0	20.5	0
1989	160	9.0	17.7	n/a
1990	138	9.0	15.3	n/a
1991	150	9.0	16.6	n/a
1992	149	9.7	15.3	41.6
1993	162	8.5	19.1	38.3
1994	157	8.2	19.1	31.8
1995	142	8.8	16.1	35.9
1996	142	8.8	16.1	35.9
1997	145	8.8	16.5	38.6
1998	146	8.8	16.6	43.2
1999	127	8.3	15.3	56.7
2000	142	8.2	17.3	48.6
2001	142	9.2	15.4	45.8
2002	147	8.2	17.9	49
2003	147	8.2	17.9	49
2004	118	7.2	16.4	50.9
2005	121	7.1	17.0	40
2006	137	7.5	18.3	41.9
2007	148	6.6	22.4	46.6
2008	144	6.9	20.9	n/a
2009	149	8.9	16.7	71.7
2010	116	8.9	13.0	59.1
2011	134	8.9	15.0	54.5
2012	115	8.9	12.9	0
2013	136	8.9	15.2	78.7
2014	132	7.9	16.7	59.8
2015	148	n/a	n/a	55.4
2016	143	8.0	17.8	61.5
2017	149	9.0	16.5	53
2018	157	9.0	17.4	60.5
2019	169	9.0	18.7	61.5
2020	146	9.0	16.2	79.5
2021	118	15.0	7.8	n/a
2022	120	18.0	6.6	n/a
2023	138	15.0	9.2	80.4
2024	148	21.0	7.0	53.4

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 Clay Middle School

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2019	$7,374
2022	$8,785
2023	$8,628
2024	$8,871

Data source: Ohio Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Clay Middle School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 753^rd of 1050 Middle schools	Ranks 631^st of 1048 Middle schools	11.5%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
6th Grade Mathematics (Clay Middle School)	37.7	51.1	13.4%
6th Grade Mathematics (Clay Local)	37.7	51.1	13.4%
6th Grade Mathematics (Ohio)	60.1	50	10.1%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Clay Middle School)	38.5	46.7	8.2%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Clay Local)	38.5	46.7	8.2%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Ohio)	56.1	55	1.1%
7th Grade Mathematics (Clay Middle School)	35.7	56.3	20.6%
7th Grade Mathematics (Clay Local)	35.7	56.3	20.6%
7th Grade Mathematics (Ohio)	57.5	47.6	9.9%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Clay Middle School)	57.1	59.6	2.5%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Clay Local)	57.1	59.6	2.5%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Ohio)	67.7	64.8	2.9%
8th Grade Science (Clay Middle School)	54	53.1	0.9%
8th Grade Science (Clay Local)	54	53.1	0.9%
8th Grade Science (Ohio)	68.2	64	4.2%
8th Grade Mathematics (Clay Middle School)	22.9	25	2.1%
8th Grade Mathematics (Clay Local)	22.9	25	2.1%
8th Grade Mathematics (Ohio)	57.3	46.4	10.9%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Clay Middle School)	40	35.3	4.7%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Clay Local)	40	35.3	4.7%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Ohio)	58.3	57.5	0.8%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	169	138	18.3%
African American	0	0
American Indian	1	0	100%
Asian	1	0	100%
Hispanic	2	1	50%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	159	126	20.8%
Two or More Races	6	11	83.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	61.5%	80.4%	18.9%

Schools Near Clay Middle School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				Ohio State Tests Science (2024)		Ohio State Tests Mathematics (2024)					Ohio State Tests English Language Arts (2024)					Ohio State Tests Algebra I (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
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	Ohio State Tests Science 5th Grade	Ohio State Tests Science 8th Grade	Ohio State Tests Mathematics 4th Grade	Ohio State Tests Mathematics 5th Grade	Ohio State Tests Mathematics 6th Grade	Ohio State Tests Mathematics 7th Grade	Ohio State Tests Mathematics 8th Grade	Ohio State Tests English Language Arts 4th Grade	Ohio State Tests English Language Arts 5th Grade	Ohio State Tests English Language Arts 6th Grade	Ohio State Tests English Language Arts 7th Grade	Ohio State Tests English Language Arts 8th Grade	Ohio State Tests Algebra I End of Course	Total
Clay Middle School	Public	6-8	44 Clay High St	Portsmouth	45662	Scioto County	Clay Local	No	(n/a)	No	No	(740) 354-6644	148	21	7.0	53.4%	134 (90.5%)	1 (0.7%)	4 (2.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (6.1%)	54.3	538^th of 1046 public middle schools	48.6%		44.1	631^st of 1048 public middle schools	39.8%	93		63.8			51.1	50.0	25.7			55.6	67.4	45.7	100.0	$8,871
Oak Intermediate Elementary School	Public	4-6	#1 Glenwood Tiger Trail	New Boston	45662	Scioto County	New Boston Local	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(740) 456-5225	91	7	13.0		84 (92.3%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.1%)	1 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (5.5%)								(n/a)	60.7		30.3	42.9	30.4			36.4	60.7	30.4				$13,621
Valley Middle School	Public	5-8	393 Indian Dr	Lucasville	45648	Scioto County	Valley Local	No	(n/a)	No	No	(740) 259-2651	299	15	19.9	44.1%	283 (94.6%)	1 (0.3%)	3 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (3.7%)	72.4	286^th of 1046 public middle schools	72.7%		70.2	317^th of 1048 public middle schools	69.8%	31	77.1	88.3		70.0	43.6	61.3	75.3		72.9	52.6	75.8	59.7		$14,861
Portsmouth West Middle School	Public	5-8	15332 US Highway 52 Unit B	West Portsmouth	45663	Scioto County	Washington-Nile Local	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(740) 858-6668	388	21	18.4		355 (91.5%)	1 (0.3%)	11 (2.8%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	3 (0.8%)	17 (4.4%)	49.2	592^nd of 1046 public middle schools	43.4%		52.9	547^th of 1048 public middle schools	47.8%	45	54.2	62.5		45.8	36.1	45.3	38.3		55.2	47.0	54.7	53.4		$11,001
Minford Middle School	Public	4-8	135 Falcon Rd	Minford	45653	Scioto County	Minford Local	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(740) 820-2181	448	28	16.0		441 (98.4%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (1.3%)	58.7	487^th of 1046 public middle schools	53.4%		59	486^th of 1048 public middle schools	53.6%	1	60.9	63.8	70.9	62.0	55.8	53.5	58.8	62.0	69.6	46.5	63.4	42.5		$9,229
Northwest Middle School	Public	6-8	692 Mohawk Dr	Mc Dermott	45652	Scioto County	Northwest Local	No	(n/a)	No	No	(740) 259-2528	270	21	12.8	69.6%	264 (97.8%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.1%)	51.5	565^th of 1046 public middle schools	46.0%		58	496^th of 1048 public middle schools	52.7%	69		65.3			43.8	72.4	26.8			46.7	61.8	36.8	100.0	$15,351
Wheelersburg Middle School	Public	4-8	800 Pirate Dr	Wheelersburg	45694	Scioto County	Wheelersburg Local	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(740) 574-2515	597	31	19.2	41.2%	552 (92.5%)	4 (0.7%)	12 (2.0%)	14 (2.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (2.5%)	84.9	127^th of 1046 public middle schools	87.9%		87	89^th of 1048 public middle schools	91.5%	38	68.7	76.7	83.6	50.4	63.7	76.0	79.8	83.6	74.8	72.5	88.1	69.8		$8,894
Eastern Middle School	Public	6-8	1170 Tile Mill Rd	Beaver	45613	Pike County	Eastern Local School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(740) 226-1544	186	14	13.2		182 (97.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (2.2%)	59.8	469^th of 1046 public middle schools	55.2%		60.1	468^th of 1048 public middle schools	55.3%	1		71.2			47.5	39.1	67.3			72.1	43.8	50.0		$13,664

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