Clay Central-everly Middle School serves 93 students in grades 5-8.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 80-84% (which was higher than the Iowa state average of 78%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 75-79% (which was approximately equal to the Iowa state average of 76%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 was lower than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 4% of the student body (majority Asian), which was lower than the Iowa state average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
Total Students
93 students

Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers

Students by Grade

School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)80-84%
78%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)75-79%
76%

Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
14:1

American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
3%
3%

Hispanic
n/a
13%

Black
1%
7%

White
96%
71%

Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups



Eligible for Free Lunch
28%
36%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
22%
5%

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
80-84% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 78% IA state average), while 75-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 76% IA state average).
How many students attend Clay Central-everly Middle School?
93 students attend Clay Central-everly Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of Clay Central-everly Middle School students are White, 3% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Clay Central-everly Middle School?
Clay Central-everly Middle School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does Clay Central-everly Middle School offer ?
Clay Central-everly Middle School offers enrollment in grades 5-8
What school district is Clay Central-everly Middle School part of?
Clay Central-everly Middle School is part of Clay Central-Everly Community School District.
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