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Clear Lake Middle School

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Clear Lake Middle School ranks 152 nd of 344 Iowa middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 6-8

152^nd

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 344 Iowa Middle Schools

Better than 56% of Iowa middle schools

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 326 students and a student-teacher ratio of 14.6, the school consistently outperforms the state average in academic assessments and has lower chronic absenteeism rates compared to the state.

One of the key factors that sets Clear Lake Middle School apart is its strong academic performance. In the 2024-2025 school year, 83.5% of 6th graders were proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to the state average of 72.8%. Similarly, in 8th grade Mathematics, 70.1% of students were proficient or better, higher than the state average of 74.4%. The school's consistent academic excellence is reflected in its ranking, which, while declining from 23rd in 2014-2015 to 152nd in 2024-2025, still places it in the top 30% of Iowa middle schools.

Compared to nearby schools, such as Forest City Middle School, Clear Lake Middle School generally outperforms them in academic metrics, with lower chronic absenteeism rates and higher spending per student at $13,904. However, some schools, like Forest City Middle School, have even stronger academic results, suggesting that Clear Lake Community School District should continue to evaluate and refine its practices to maintain its academic excellence.

308

Students ?

13.8

Student/teacher ratio ?

$13,904

Per pupil spending ?

32.1%

Free/discounted lunch ?

1601 3rd Ave North
Clear Lake, IA 50428

(641) 357-6114

District: Clear Lake Community School District

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

Racial breakdown:

White:

84.7%

Hispanic:

7.1%

Two or more races:

4.5%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Declining — 93rd percentile in 2015 → 56th in 2025

Strengths

✓Above the Iowa median (56th percentile)

Worth a look

!Ranking has slipped — down 37 percentile points since 2015

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school78%

District avg78%

Iowa avg74%

152^nd of 344

Iowa public middle schools ?

Top 44%▼ down 38 pts since 2015

From top 7% (2015) to top 44% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

78^th of 313Clear Lake 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)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Iowa percentile	Rating
2025	58.6	152 of 344	55.8%	★★★☆☆
2024	66.6	109 of 337	67.7%	★★★☆☆
2023	67.0	100 of 334	70.1%	★★★★☆
2022	67.2	102 of 337	69.7%	★★★★☆
2021	69.2	80 of 324	75.3%	★★★★☆
2019	69.5	83 of 342	75.7%	★★★★☆
2018	74.7	55 of 318	82.7%	★★★★☆
2017	78.0	39 of 327	88.1%	★★★★☆
2016	74.3	66 of 343	80.8%	★★★★☆
2015	82.3	23 of 349	93.4%	★★★★★
2014	71.1	75 of 337	77.7%	★★★★☆
2013	67.4	86 of 350	75.4%	★★★★☆
2012	35.5	271 of 349	22.3%	★☆☆☆☆

By subject vs Iowa (2024-2025) ?

English Language Arts81%+5 vs state

Science76%+6 vs state

Mathematics75%+3 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 4th Grade	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 4th 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	308	22	13.8	32.1%	261 (84.7%)	8 (2.6%)	22 (7.1%)	1 (0.3%)	1 (0.3%)	1 (0.3%)	14 (4.5%)	58.6	152^nd of 344 public middle schools	55.8%		66.6	109^th of 337 public middle schools	67.7%	43			83.5	79.8	81.2			79.1	78.7	70.1		76.1	$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	485	37	13.0	53.2%	338 (69.7%)	25 (5.2%)	50 (10.3%)	6 (1.2%)	3 (0.6%)	31 (6.4%)	31 (6.4%)								(n/a)		63.5	71.4				66.7	70.1			58.6		$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	463	34	13.6	49.0%	309 (66.7%)	42 (9.1%)	58 (12.5%)	6 (1.3%)	3 (0.6%)	23 (5.0%)	20 (4.3%)	22.7	295^th of 344 public middle schools	14.2%		32	263^rd of 337 public middle schools	22.0%	32				67.9	67.5				61.5	70.9		58.2	$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	255	17	15.3	28.2%	224 (87.8%)	1 (0.4%)	17 (6.7%)	2 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.6%)	7 (2.7%)	62.4	126^th of 344 public middle schools	63.4%					(n/a)		87.7	90.9	67.8	84.5		87.7	86.4	64.4	77.6	83.1	89.7	$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	25	13.2	41.5%	278 (84.2%)	4 (1.2%)	22 (6.7%)	4 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	22 (6.7%)	76.3	45^th of 344 public middle schools	86.9%		54.8	172^nd of 337 public middle schools	49.0%	127		74.7	82.7	86.6	92.1		71.1	80.2	84.1	85.7	77.1	80.3	$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	255	14	17.6	33.7%	231 (90.6%)	4 (1.6%)	11 (4.3%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (2.7%)	53.9	177^th of 344 public middle schools	48.5%					(n/a)	78.2	75.5	79.5	82.6	85.2	69.1	81.1	77.3	69.6	70.4	83.0	70.4	$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	161	11	14.5	35.4%	146 (90.7%)	1 (0.6%)	10 (6.2%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.9%)	57.5	156^th of 344 public middle schools	54.7%		59.2	152^nd of 337 public middle schools	54.9%	4			76.7	82.8	82.8			67.4	84.5	67.2		79.3	$14,548	$229	$14,319

Frequently Asked Questions about Clear Lake Middle School

How many students attend Clear Lake Middle School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 308 students attended Clear Lake Middle School.

What district is Clear Lake Middle School in?

Clear Lake Community School District

What is the racial makeup of Clear Lake Middle School?

Students at Clear Lake Middle School are 85% White, 7% Hispanic, 5% Two or more races, 3% African American.

Is Clear Lake Middle School a good school?

Clear Lake Middle School ranks 152^nd of 344 Iowa middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

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

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