Susan Clark Junior High

Susan Clark Junior High is a public middle school serving grades 7-8 in the Muscatine Community School District, with 599 students. The school faces several challenges, including consistently high chronic absenteeism rates, below-average test scores, and a high proportion of students from economically disadvantaged backgrounds.

Compared to nearby schools like Columbus Community Junior High School, Walcott Intermediate, Wapello Junior High School, and West Liberty Middle School, Susan Clark Junior High generally has lower test scores, particularly in Mathematics and Science. The nearby schools also have varying chronic absenteeism rates, with some reporting similar high levels to Susan Clark Junior High. The free and reduced lunch rates at the nearby schools range from 44% to 72.16%, indicating that economic disadvantage is a common challenge in the region.

Over the past few years, Susan Clark Junior High's performance on the ISASP has shown a declining trend, with proficiency rates decreasing in both English Language Arts and Mathematics across multiple grade levels. Despite the school's consistently low performance, there is no clear evidence of significant improvement efforts or interventions being implemented to address the challenges faced by the school. The school's student-teacher ratio has improved, but more targeted interventions and support are needed to improve student outcomes and provide a better educational experience for the students.