Middle Schools in Clay County

Clay County, Kansas has only one middle school, Clay Center Community Middle School, which serves students in grades 6-8. The school has a 2-star rating out of 5 and ranks 144th out of 264 districts in Clay County.

Clay Center Community Middle School has an enrollment of 241 students and faces some academic challenges. While its English Language Arts and Mathematics proficiency rates are generally on par with or slightly above the county and state averages, its Science proficiency rates are significantly lower. The school also has a high chronic absenteeism rate of 19.5%, which could be a contributing factor to its academic performance. Additionally, with over 50% of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, the school may face socioeconomic challenges that can impact student learning and achievement.

The school's spending per student of $9,343 is lower than the state average, which could also be a factor in its academic performance. The school's ranking has fluctuated over the past few years, suggesting its performance may be inconsistent. Overall, Clay Center Community Middle School appears to be a relatively average-performing middle school in Kansas, with some areas of strength and some areas that could use improvement.