Clarke Middle School

Public 6-8

 800 N Jackson St
       Osceola, IA  50213


(641) 342-4221

District: Clarke Community School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
285th of 336 Iowa Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $10,766 Help


Students who attend Clarke Middle School usually attend:

High:    Clarke Community High School

Feeder schools for Clarke Middle School:

Elementary:    Clarke Community Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio:  15.2 Help
Number of students:  305

Racial breakdown:

White:
55.7%
Hispanic:
40.3%
Asian:
1.0%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  62.6% Help


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Compare Details Clarke Middle School ranks worse than 84.8% of middle schools in Iowa. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 23.94. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (55.7%), Hispanic (40.3%), Asian (1%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 62.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Clarke Middle School is 15.2. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Clarke Middle School is $10,766.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Clarke Middle School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks Clarke Middle School 285th of 336 Iowa public middle schools. (See Clarke Middle School in the ranking list.)

Clarke Community School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Clarke Community School District 295th of 311 Iowa school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Clarke Middle School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools IA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2012 42.83 234th 349 33.0%
2013 48.30 213th 350 39.1%
2014 25.31 288th 337 14.5%
2015 34.38 267th 349 23.5%
2016 33.04 262nd 343 23.6%
2017 50.91 177th 327 45.9%
2018 28.76 260th 318 18.2%
2019 26.45 274th 342 19.9%
2021 14.34 286th 324 11.7%
2022 6.47 323rd 337 4.2%
2023 23.94 283rd 334 15.3%
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Data source: test scores: Iowa Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Enrollment information for Clarke Middle School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 314 0 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 316
1989 314 0 3 0 1 n/a n/a 0 318
1990 294 0 2 3 0 n/a n/a 0 299
1991 289 0 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 291
1992 215 0 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 216
1993 222 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 222
1994 235 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 235
1995 237 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 237
1996 237 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 237
1997 341 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 341
1998 343 0 0 6 0 n/a n/a 0 349
1999 236 0 2 2 0 n/a n/a 0 240
2000 240 0 1 4 2 n/a n/a 0 247
2001 221 2 2 7 0 n/a n/a 0 232
2002 224 2 2 24 2 n/a n/a 0 254
2003 224 2 2 24 2 n/a n/a 0 254
2004 190 0 4 21 0 n/a n/a 0 215
2005 183 1 3 20 1 n/a n/a 0 208
2006 185 1 4 23 0 n/a n/a 0 213
2007 168 2 3 24 0 n/a n/a 0 197
2008 158 1 2 22 1 n/a n/a 0 184
2009 173 0 1 23 1 n/a n/a 0 198
2010 154 1 0 29 0 0 2 0 186
2011 147 0 1 27 1 0 3 0 179
2012 171 0 1 27 1 0 2 0 202
2013 157 0 1 40 0 0 1 0 199
2014 150 2 2 53 0 0 4 0 211
2015 129 1 2 59 0 0 4 0 195
2016 138 0 2 52 1 0 2 0 195
2017 146 5 4 48 1 1 5 0 210
2018 139 4 4 58 0 1 7 0 213
2019 141 1 1 70 0 0 5 0 218
2020 142 0 1 70 0 2 8 0 223
2021 208 1 0 115 0 2 9 0 335
2022 180 2 5 125 0 2 6 0 320
2023 170 2 3 123 1 3 3 0 305

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 Clarke Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 316 20.0 15.8 0
1989 318 20.5 15.5 0
1990 299 21.5 13.9 0
1991 291 21.5 13.5 0
1992 216 15.0 14.4 n/a
1993 222 15.9 14.0 31.1
1994 235 13.2 17.8 29.8
1995 237 14.4 16.5 21.1
1996 237 14.4 16.5 21.1
1997 341 22.4 15.2 20.2
1998 349 23.8 14.7 20.6
1999 240 16.8 14.3 29.6
2000 247 15.5 15.9 28.3
2001 232 12.8 18.1 32.3
2002 254 18.3 13.9 41.7
2003 254 18.3 13.9 41.7
2004 215 16.6 13.0 46.5
2005 208 16.6 12.5 44.2
2006 213 15.4 13.8 40.4
2007 197 17.7 11.1 39.6
2008 184 14.8 12.4 34.8
2009 198 16.9 11.7 37.9
2010 186 17.4 10.6 42.5
2011 179 14.0 12.7 43
2012 202 12.2 16.4 48
2013 199 16.1 12.2 54.3
2014 211 16.0 13.1 56.9
2015 195 16.0 12.1 61.5
2016 195 15.0 13.0 61
2017 210 14.5 14.4 60.5
2018 213 11.9 17.7 53.5
2019 218 11.9 18.1 56.4
2020 223 12.9 17.1 57.8
2021 335 20.9 15.9 54
2022 320 24.8 12.8 64.7
2023 305 19.9 15.2 62.6

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 Clarke Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 316 20.0 15.8 0
1989 318 20.5 15.5 0
1990 299 21.5 13.9 0
1991 291 21.5 13.5 0
1992 216 15.0 14.4 n/a
1993 222 15.9 14.0 31.1
1994 235 13.2 17.8 29.8
1995 237 14.4 16.5 21.1
1996 237 14.4 16.5 21.1
1997 341 22.4 15.2 20.2
1998 349 23.8 14.7 20.6
1999 240 16.8 14.3 29.6
2000 247 15.5 15.9 28.3
2001 232 12.8 18.1 32.3
2002 254 18.3 13.9 41.7
2003 254 18.3 13.9 41.7
2004 215 16.6 13.0 46.5
2005 208 16.6 12.5 44.2
2006 213 15.4 13.8 40.4
2007 197 17.7 11.1 39.6
2008 184 14.8 12.4 34.8
2009 198 16.9 11.7 37.9
2010 186 17.4 10.6 42.5
2011 179 14.0 12.7 43
2012 202 12.2 16.4 48
2013 199 16.1 12.2 54.3
2014 211 16.0 13.1 56.9
2015 195 16.0 12.1 61.5
2016 195 15.0 13.0 61
2017 210 14.5 14.4 60.5
2018 213 11.9 17.7 53.5
2019 218 11.9 18.1 56.4
2020 223 12.9 17.1 57.8
2021 335 20.9 15.9 54
2022 320 24.8 12.8 64.7
2023 305 19.9 15.2 62.6

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 Clarke Middle School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $142 (1.3%) $10,625 (98.7%) $10,766

Data source: Iowa Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Clarke 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 274th of 342 Middle schoolsRanks 283rd of 334 Middle schools
 4.6%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
7th Grade English Language Arts (Clarke Middle School)52.860.2
 7.4%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Clarke Community School District)52.860.2
 7.4%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)69.974.2
 4.3%
7th Grade Mathematics (Clarke Middle School)56.559.1
 2.6%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Clarke Community School District)56.559.1
 2.6%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Iowa)70.168.9
 1.2%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Clarke Middle School)60.868.8
 8%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Clarke Community School District)60.868.8
 8%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)69.576
 6.5%
8th Grade Mathematics (Clarke Middle School)73.560.2
 13.3%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Clarke Community School District)73.560.2
 13.3%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Iowa)71.872
 0.2%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students218305
 39.9%
African American12
 100%
American Indian01
Asian13
 200%
Hispanic70123
 75.7%
Pacific Islander03
White141170
 20.6%
Two or More Races53
 40%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients56.4%62.6%
 6.2%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Clarke Middle School

Students at Clarke Middle School are 56% White, 40% Hispanic.

Clarke Middle School ranks in the bottom 15.2% of Iowa middle schools.

In the 2022-23 school year, 305 students attended Clarke Middle School.

Students who attend Clarke Middle School usually go on to attend Clarke Community High School


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