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Clayton Ridge Middle School

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Clayton Ridge Middle School ranks 110 th of 344 Iowa middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 6-8

110^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 344 Iowa Middle Schools

Better than 68% of Iowa middle schools

Summary

Clayton Ridge Middle School is a public middle school in Guttenberg, Iowa, serving 139 students in grades 6-8. The school is part of the Clayton Ridge Community School District, which is ranked 218 out of 313 school districts in the state.

Despite serving a higher proportion of economically disadvantaged students, Clayton Ridge Middle School has consistently outperformed its district and the state of Iowa on academic assessments, particularly in Mathematics and Science. In the 2024-2025 school year, 86.3% of 8th-grade students at the school were proficient or better in Mathematics, compared to 46.7% for the district and 74.4% for the state. This suggests that the school is effectively supporting its students' academic growth.

However, the school has experienced fluctuations in its chronic absenteeism rate, ranging from 11.8% to 23.4% in recent years, which is higher than the 21.6% rate at the nearby MFL MarMac Middle School. Additionally, the student-teacher ratio at Clayton Ridge Middle School has varied, ranging from 17 to 35.1 students per teacher, which is higher than the 11.5 student-teacher ratio at MFL MarMac Middle School, suggesting that the school may have larger class sizes.

140

Students ?

23.4

Student/teacher ratio ?

$23,579

Per pupil spending ?

25.7%

Free/discounted lunch ?

131. S. River Park Drive
Guttenberg, IA 52052-0520

(563) 252-1747

District: Clayton Ridge Community School District

Students who attend Clayton Ridge Middle School usually attend:

High:

Clayton Ridge High School

Feeder schools for Clayton Ridge Middle School:

Elementary:

Clayton Ridge Elementary School

Racial breakdown:

White:

92.1%

Two or more races:

3.6%

Hispanic:

2.9%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Declining — 75th percentile in 2015 → 68th in 2025

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Iowa average (81% vs 74% meeting standards)

✓Above the Iowa median (68th percentile)

Worth a look

!Ranking has slipped — down 7 percentile points since 2015

!Large classes — about 23 students per teacher

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school81%

District avg51%

Iowa avg74%

110^th of 344

Iowa public middle schools ?

Top 32%▼ down 7 pts since 2015

From top 25% (2015) to top 32% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

218^th of 313Clayton Ridge Community School District among Iowa districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

Elementary school ranking

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Iowa percentile	Rating
2018	46.6	359 of 567	36.7%	★★☆☆☆
2017	47.1	370 of 574	35.5%	★★☆☆☆
2016	59.3	288 of 599	51.9%	★★★☆☆
2015	73.5	141 of 616	77.1%	★★★★☆
2014	68.9	181 of 603	70.0%	★★★★☆
2013	70.0	153 of 624	75.5%	★★★★☆
2012	70.5	141 of 626	77.5%	★★★★☆

Middle school ranking

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Iowa percentile	Rating
2025	66.1	110 of 344	68.0%	★★★☆☆
2024	62.7	130 of 337	61.4%	★★★☆☆
2023	78.2	48 of 334	85.6%	★★★★☆
2022	80.0	41 of 337	87.8%	★★★★☆
2021	61.1	125 of 324	61.4%	★★★☆☆
2019	44.1	213 of 342	37.7%	★★☆☆☆
2018	49.2	184 of 318	42.1%	★★☆☆☆
2017	56.3	147 of 327	55.0%	★★★☆☆
2016	57.7	153 of 343	55.4%	★★★☆☆
2015	69.7	87 of 349	75.1%	★★★★☆
2014	74.5	57 of 337	83.1%	★★★★☆
2013	59.5	144 of 350	58.9%	★★★☆☆
2012	58.9	137 of 349	60.7%	★★★☆☆

By subject vs Iowa (2024-2025) ?

Mathematics83%+10 vs state

English Language Arts81%+5 vs state

Science76%+6 vs state

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				ISASP English Language Arts (2025)			ISASP Mathematics (2025)			ISASP Science (2025)	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 (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	ISASP English Language Arts 6th Grade	ISASP English Language Arts 7th Grade	ISASP English Language Arts 8th Grade	ISASP Mathematics 6th Grade	ISASP Mathematics 7th Grade	ISASP Mathematics 8th Grade	ISASP Science 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Clayton Ridge Middle School	Public	6-8	131. S. River Park Drive	Guttenberg	52052	Clayton County	Clayton Ridge Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(563) 252-1747	140	6	23.4	25.7%	129 (92.1%)	2 (1.4%)	4 (2.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (3.6%)	66.1	110^th of 344 public middle schools	68.0%		62.7	130^th of 337 public middle schools	61.4%	20	78.0	78.3	86.3	87.8	73.9	86.3	76.0	$23,579	$712	$22,867
MFL MarMac Middle School	Public	6-8	918 W. Main St.	Mc Gregor	52157	Clayton County	MFL MarMac Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(563) 873-2250	168	15	11.1	34.5%	156 (92.9%)	1 (0.6%)	7 (4.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (2.4%)	75.5	51^st of 344 public middle schools	85.2%		69.8	87^th of 337 public middle schools	74.2%	36	89.1	75.0	95.1	91.3	77.2	85.2	83.6	$11,837	$248	$11,589

Frequently Asked Questions about Clayton Ridge Middle School

What district is Clayton Ridge Middle School in?

Clayton Ridge Community School District

How many students attend Clayton Ridge Middle School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 140 students attended Clayton Ridge Middle School.

Is Clayton Ridge Middle School a good school?

Clayton Ridge Middle School ranks 110^th of 344 Iowa middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

What high school do graduates of Clayton Ridge Middle School attend?

Students who attend Clayton Ridge Middle School usually go on to attend Clayton Ridge High School

What is the racial makeup of Clayton Ridge Middle School?

Students at Clayton Ridge Middle School are 92% White, 4% Two or more races, 3% Hispanic, 1% African American.

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