Susan Clark Junior High

Summary:

Susan Clark Junior High is a public middle school serving grades 7-8 in the Muscatine Community School District, with an enrollment of 662 students.

The school has consistently underperformed compared to the state average on standardized tests, with proficiency rates in 2023-2024 of 73.9% in 7th grade ELA, 70.7% in 8th grade ELA, 68.8% in 7th grade Math, and 60.1% in 8th grade Math, all lower than the state averages. Susan Clark Junior High has been ranked in the bottom third of Iowa middle schools by SchoolDigger, with a 1-star rating out of 5. Additionally, the school has a high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, at 52.57% in the 2022-2023 school year, which is significantly higher than the state average.

When compared to nearby schools like Columbus Community Junior High School and Walcott Intermediate, Susan Clark Junior High generally underperforms academically. The school's challenges may be related to socioeconomic factors, and addressing these issues could be crucial for improving the educational outcomes of its students.

Detail:

Public 7-8

600 Kindler Ave
Muscatine, IA 52761

(563) 263-0411

District: Muscatine Community School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
261^st of 337 Iowa Middle Schools

Students who attend Susan Clark Junior High usually attend:

High:

Muscatine High School

Feeder schools for Susan Clark Junior High:

Elementary:	Franklin Elementary School
	Grant Elementary School
	Jefferson Elementary School
	Madison Elementary School
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	McKinley Elementary School
	Mulberry Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio: 11.5

Number of students: 599

Racial breakdown:

White:

59.1%

Hispanic:

29.9%

African American:

5.2%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 58.4%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Susan Clark Junior High ranks worse than 77.4% of middle schools in Iowa. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 32.32. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

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Schooldigger Rankings:

Susan Clark Junior High was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

SchoolDigger ranks Susan Clark Junior High 261^st of 337 Iowa public middle schools. (See Susan Clark Junior High in the ranking list.)

Muscatine Community School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Muscatine Community School District 274^th of 309 Iowa school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Susan Clark Junior High

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	IA State Percentile
2021	18.54	280^th	324	13.6%
2022	20.97	284^th	337	15.7%
2023	28.17	271^st	334	18.9%
2024	32.32	261^st	337	22.6%

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Data source: test scores: Iowa Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Data source: Iowa Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Susan Clark Junior High

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2021	428	44	6	223	2	2	30	735
2022	427	36	4	232	3	1	34	737
2023	393	36	2	198	1	0	32	662
2024	354	31	3	179	4	0	28	599

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 Susan Clark Junior High

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2021	735	58.6	12.5	45.2
2022	737	52.7	13.9	48.2
2023	662	52.8	12.5	52.6
2024	599	51.9	11.5	58.4

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 Susan Clark Junior High

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2021	735	58.6	12.5	45.2
2022	737	52.7	13.9	48.2
2023	662	52.8	12.5	52.6
2024	599	51.9	11.5	58.4

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.

Schools Near Susan Clark Junior High

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				ISASP English Language Arts (2024)				ISASP Mathematics (2024)				ISASP Science (2024)		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 (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	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 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
Susan Clark Junior High	Public	7-8	600 Kindler Ave	Muscatine	52761	Muscatine County	Muscatine Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(563) 263-0411	599	52	11.5	58.4%	354 (59.1%)	31 (5.2%)	179 (29.9%)	3 (0.5%)	4 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	28 (4.7%)	32.3	261^st of 337 public middle schools	22.6%		28.2	271^st of 334 public middle schools	18.9%	10			73.9	70.7			68.8	60.1		62.7
West Liberty Middle School	Public	5-8	203 E. 7th St	West Liberty	52776	Muscatine County	West Liberty Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(319) 627-2118	391	27	14.5	50.6%	148 (37.9%)	2 (0.5%)	229 (58.6%)	6 (1.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (1.5%)	12.4	313^th of 337 public middle schools	7.1%		22.3	285^th of 334 public middle schools	14.7%	28	36.7	65.0	66.2	47.5	33.7	53.0	67.5	40.4	37.1	43.4	$13,387	$274	$13,113
Wapello Junior High School	Public	6-8	501 Buchanan St	Wapello	52653	Louisa County	Wapello Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(319) 523-8131	100	6	17.3	44.0%	83 (83.0%)	2 (2.0%)	11 (11.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (4.0%)	43.3	223^rd of 337 public middle schools	33.8%		29.7	265^th of 334 public middle schools	20.7%	42		68.0	66.7	79.5		84.0	66.7	76.9		59.0	$10,707	$112	$10,595
Columbus Community Junior High School	Public	7-8	1004 Colton St	Columbus Junction	52738	Louisa County	Columbus Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(319) 728-2233	97	4	24.0	72.2%	30 (30.9%)	2 (2.1%)	54 (55.7%)	9 (9.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (2.1%)	37.9	245^th of 337 public middle schools	27.3%		41.3	225^th of 334 public middle schools	32.6%	20			81.0	75.9			64.3	70.4		53.7	$11,044	$149	$10,894
Walcott Intermediate	Public	7-8	545 E James St	Walcott	52773	Scott County	Davenport Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(563) 445-5200	201	18	11.2	44.8%	176 (87.6%)	1 (0.5%)	12 (6.0%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (5.0%)	17	302^nd of 337 public middle schools	10.4%		24.1	282^nd of 334 public middle schools	15.6%	20			66.7	64.2			52.6	69.1		49.4	$9,785	$532	$9,253

Frequently Asked Questions about Susan Clark Junior High

What is the racial makeup of Susan Clark Junior High?

Students at Susan Clark Junior High are 59% White, 30% Hispanic, 5% African American, 5% Two or more races.

How many students attend Susan Clark Junior High?

In the 2023-24 school year, 599 students attended Susan Clark Junior High.

Is Susan Clark Junior High a good school?

Susan Clark Junior High ranks in the bottom 22.6% of Iowa middle schools.

What high school do graduates of Susan Clark Junior High attend?

Students who attend Susan Clark Junior High usually go on to attend Muscatine High School

What district is Susan Clark Junior High in?

Muscatine Community School District

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