Is Clayton Middle a good school?

Clayton Middle ranks 402 nd of 641 Wisconsin middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Clayton Middle?

In the 2023-24 school year, 47 students attended Clayton Middle.

What is the racial makeup of Clayton Middle?

Students at Clayton Middle are 98% White, 2% Hispanic.

What high school do graduates of Clayton Middle attend?

Students who attend Clayton Middle usually go on to attend Clayton High

Clayton Middle

Summary:

Clayton Middle is a public middle school serving grades 6-8 in the Clayton School District in Wisconsin, with a relatively small student population of 56 students. The school's performance has been consistently low, with a statewide ranking between 308 and 525 out of 612-641 Wisconsin middle schools over the past 10 years, and a 1 or 2 out of 5 star rating from SchoolDigger.

Clayton Middle's academic performance, as measured by proficiency rates on the Forward Exam, is significantly below the state averages across all grade levels and subject areas. For example, in 2023-2024, the school's proficiency rates ranged from 31.25% to 64.29% in English Language Arts and 31.25% to 64.29% in Mathematics, compared to the state averages of 50.36% to 54.1% and 53.29% to 53.55%, respectively. The school's performance for specific student subgroups, such as female and male students, is also below average compared to the state. Additionally, Clayton Middle has a relatively high percentage of students from low socioeconomic status backgrounds, with 57.14% of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch in 2022-2023.

When comparing Clayton Middle to the nearby middle schools, such as Amery Middle, it becomes evident that the school's performance is significantly lower than its peers. The small student population, high percentage of low-income students, and the school's rural location may be contributing factors to the school's academic challenges. Addressing these underlying issues could be crucial in improving the school's performance and providing a high-quality education for the students of Clayton Middle.

Detail:

Public 6-8

236 Polk Ave W
Clayton, WI 54004

(715) 948-2163

District: Clayton School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
402^nd of 641 Wisconsin Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $14,987

Students who attend Clayton Middle usually attend:

High:

Clayton High

Feeder schools for Clayton Middle:

Elementary:

Clayton Elementary

Student/teacher ratio: 10.9

Number of students: 47

Racial breakdown:

White:

97.9%

Hispanic:

2.1%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 55.3%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Clayton Middle ranks worse than 62.7% of middle schools in Wisconsin. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 43.75. (See more...)

The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.

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.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (97.9%), Hispanic (2.1%). (See more...)

Compare Details 55.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Clayton Middle is 10.9. (See more...)

Compare Clayton Middle employs 4.2 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Clayton Middle is $14,987.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Clayton Middle:

SchoolDigger ranks Clayton Middle 402^nd of 641 Wisconsin public middle schools. (See Clayton Middle in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Female students:

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White students:

Clayton School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Clayton School District 290^th of 428 Wisconsin school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for all students at Clayton Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	WI State Percentile
2008	71.66	116^th	519	77.6%
2009	75.73	72^nd	521	86.2%
2010	65.22	188^th	539	65.1%
2011	48.58	384^th	549	30.1%
2012	61.01	253^rd	559	54.7%
2013	50.31	340^th	569	40.2%
2014	54.67	308^th	585	47.4%
2015	49.05	368^th	612	39.9%
2016	34.69	445^th	609	26.9%
2017	26.23	492^nd	612	19.6%
2018	22.12	490^th	579	15.4%
2019	30.12	466^th	594	21.5%
2021	39.89	408^th	613	33.4%
2022	20.17	525^th	617	14.9%
2023	24.10	513^th	640	19.8%
2024	43.75	402^nd	641	37.3%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Clayton Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	WI State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	24.77	344^th	417	17.5%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Clayton Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	WI State Percentile
2018	20.53	436^th	489	10.8%
2019	31.15	382^nd	487	21.6%
2021	35.41	360^th	499	27.9%
2022	35.43	360^th	522	31.0%
2023	36.09	353^rd	525	32.8%
2024	58.81	185^th	520	64.4%

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Rank History for Female students at Clayton Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	WI State Percentile
2018	19.27	481^st	551	12.7%
2019	26.47	450^th	557	19.2%
2021	42.49	365^th	574	36.4%
2022	30.90	433^rd	576	24.8%
2023	11.67	526^th	579	9.2%
2024	33.92	426^th	580	26.6%

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Rank History for Male students at Clayton Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	WI State Percentile
2018	29.99	435^th	551	21.1%
2019	38.98	386^th	557	30.7%
2021	40.82	366^th	572	36.0%
2022	19.13	495^th	577	14.2%
2023	22.63	480^th	591	18.8%
2024	42.27	382^nd	585	34.7%

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Rank History for White students at Clayton Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	WI State Percentile
2018	13.70	345^th	375	8.0%
2019	16.35	346^th	382	9.4%
2021	11.09	372^nd	393	5.3%
2022	9.35	382^nd	397	3.8%
2023	12.37	387^th	412	6.1%
2024	40.87	251^st	407	38.3%

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Data source: test scores: Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction

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Enrollment information for Clayton Middle

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1995	83	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	83
1996	83	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	83
1997	85	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	85
1998	80	0	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	81
1999	84	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	84
2000	81	0	0	0	1	n/a	n/a	82
2001	70	1	1	0	2	n/a	n/a	74
2002	83	0	1	0	1	n/a	n/a	85
2003	83	0	1	0	1	n/a	n/a	85
2004	141	0	0	0	3	n/a	n/a	144
2005	101	0	0	0	2	n/a	n/a	103
2006	99	1	0	0	3	n/a	n/a	103
2007	90	1	0	0	3	n/a	n/a	94
2008	72	2	0	0	1	n/a	n/a	75
2009	80	2	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	82
2010	80	3	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	83
2011	80	3	0	0	1	0	0	84
2012	83	3	0	1	2	0	0	89
2013	85	0	0	2	2	0	0	89
2014	87	0	0	0	3	0	0	90
2015	82	0	0	0	1	0	0	83
2016	82	0	0	0	1	0	0	83
2017	78	0	0	0	0	0	2	80
2018	81	0	0	0	0	0	2	83
2019	80	0	0	0	0	0	1	81
2020	82	0	0	1	0	0	3	86
2021	82	0	0	0	0	0	2	84
2022	64	0	0	2	0	0	0	66
2023	56	0	0	0	0	0	0	56
2024	46	0	0	1	0	0	0	47

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 Clayton Middle

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1995	83	2.5	33.2	26.5
1996	83	2.5	33.2	26.5
1997	85	3.6	23.6	32.9
1998	81	4.2	19.3	28.4
1999	84	4.6	18.3	35.7
2000	82	6.0	13.7	40.2
2001	74	5.0	14.8	35.1
2002	85	5.7	14.9	41.2
2003	85	5.7	14.9	41.2
2004	144	10.1	14.3	38.2
2005	103	6.9	14.9	n/a
2006	103	7.4	13.9	n/a
2007	94	6.1	15.4	39.4
2008	75	5.3	14.2	42.7
2009	82	5.5	14.9	43.9
2010	83	6.8	12.1	42.2
2011	84	6.8	12.3	53.6
2012	89	6.8	13.0	53.9
2013	89	6.7	13.1	50.6
2014	90	7.0	12.7	54.4
2015	83	n/a	n/a	49.4
2016	83	7.0	11.8	48.2
2017	80	6.5	12.1	48.8
2018	83	6.5	12.6	51.8
2019	81	6.9	11.6	61.7
2020	86	7.0	12.2	52.3
2021	84	7.0	11.9	53.6
2022	66	7.1	9.2	4.5
2023	56	5.5	10.1	57.1
2024	47	4.2	10.9	55.3

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 Clayton Middle

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1995	83	2.5	33.2	26.5
1996	83	2.5	33.2	26.5
1997	85	3.6	23.6	32.9
1998	81	4.2	19.3	28.4
1999	84	4.6	18.3	35.7
2000	82	6.0	13.7	40.2
2001	74	5.0	14.8	35.1
2002	85	5.7	14.9	41.2
2003	85	5.7	14.9	41.2
2004	144	10.1	14.3	38.2
2005	103	6.9	14.9	n/a
2006	103	7.4	13.9	n/a
2007	94	6.1	15.4	39.4
2008	75	5.3	14.2	42.7
2009	82	5.5	14.9	43.9
2010	83	6.8	12.1	42.2
2011	84	6.8	12.3	53.6
2012	89	6.8	13.0	53.9
2013	89	6.7	13.1	50.6
2014	90	7.0	12.7	54.4
2015	83	n/a	n/a	49.4
2016	83	7.0	11.8	48.2
2017	80	6.5	12.1	48.8
2018	83	6.5	12.6	51.8
2019	81	6.9	11.6	61.7
2020	86	7.0	12.2	52.3
2021	84	7.0	11.9	53.6
2022	66	7.1	9.2	4.5
2023	56	5.5	10.1	57.1
2024	47	4.2	10.9	55.3

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.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Clayton Middle

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$295 (2.2%)	$13,067 (97.8%)	$13,362
2020	$257 (1.9%)	$13,569 (98.1%)	$13,827
2021	$616 (4.1%)	$14,371 (95.9%)	$14,987

Data source: Wisconsin Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Clayton Middle

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 466^th of 594 Middle schools	Ranks 513^th of 640 Middle schools	1.7%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (Clayton Middle)	34.6	42.9	8.2%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Clayton School District)	34.6	42.9	8.2%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Wisconsin)	41.7	40.6	1.1%
6th Grade Mathematics (Clayton Middle)	38.5	50	11.5%
6th Grade Mathematics (Clayton School District)	38.5	50	11.5%
6th Grade Mathematics (Wisconsin)	43.5	42.6	0.9%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Clayton Middle)	28	13.3	14.7%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Clayton School District)	28	13.3	14.7%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Wisconsin)	45.5	41.1	4.4%
7th Grade Mathematics (Clayton Middle)	16	6.7	9.3%
7th Grade Mathematics (Clayton School District)	16	6.7	9.3%
7th Grade Mathematics (Wisconsin)	39.7	35.7	4%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Clayton Middle)	26.9	11.5	15.4%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Clayton School District)	26.9	11.5	15.4%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Wisconsin)	37.3	37.8	0.5%
8th Grade Mathematics (Clayton Middle)	3.9	15.4	11.5%
8th Grade Mathematics (Clayton School District)	3.9	15.4	11.5%
8th Grade Mathematics (Wisconsin)	36.5	31.8	4.7%
8th Grade Social Studies (Clayton Middle)	50	40	10%
8th Grade Social Studies (Clayton School District)	50	40	10%
8th Grade Social Studies (Wisconsin)	52.1	59.2	7.1%
8th Grade Science (Clayton Middle)	53.9	32	21.9%
8th Grade Science (Clayton School District)	53.9	32	21.9%
8th Grade Science (Wisconsin)	54.6	49.4	5.3%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	81	56	30.9%
African American	0	0
American Indian	0	0
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	0	0
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	80	56	30%
Two or More Races	1	0	100%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	61.7%	57.1%	4.6%

Schools Near Clayton Middle

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				Forward Exam English Language Arts (2024)				Forward Exam Mathematics (2024)				Forward Exam Social Studies (2024)	Forward Exam Science (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2021)
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	Forward Exam English Language Arts 5th Grade	Forward Exam English Language Arts 6th Grade	Forward Exam English Language Arts 7th Grade	Forward Exam English Language Arts 8th Grade	Forward Exam Mathematics 5th Grade	Forward Exam Mathematics 6th Grade	Forward Exam Mathematics 7th Grade	Forward Exam Mathematics 8th Grade	Forward Exam Social Studies 8th Grade	Forward Exam Science 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Clayton Middle	Public	6-8	236 Polk Ave W	Clayton	54004	Polk County	Clayton School District	No	No	No	No	(715) 948-2163	47	4	10.9	55.3%	46 (97.9%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (2.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	43.7	402^nd of 641 public middle schools	37.3%		24.1	513^th of 640 public middle schools	19.8%	111		62.5	64.3	46.7		31.3	64.3	33.3	40.0	40.0	$14,987	$616	$14,371
Turtle Lake Middle	Public	6-8	205 Oak St N	Turtle Lake	54889	Barron County	Turtle Lake School District	No	No	No	No	(715) 986-4470	99	7	14.1	48.5%	83 (83.8%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (6.1%)	1 (1.0%)	4 (4.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (5.1%)	60.9	260^th of 641 public middle schools	59.4%		46.1	362^nd of 640 public middle schools	43.4%	102		61.0	36.0	69.0		58.5	36.0	58.6	72.4	62.1	$13,042	$939	$12,103
Clear Lake Junior High	Public	7-8	1101 3rd St SW	Clear Lake	54005	Polk County	Clear Lake School District	No	No	No	No	(715) 263-2113	74	6	12.8	44.6%	71 (95.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (4.1%)	66.6	201^st of 641 public middle schools	68.6%		38.4	425^th of 640 public middle schools	33.6%	224			66.7	48.7			78.8	64.9	61.1	54.1	$11,421	$1,302	$10,121
Amery Middle	Public	6-8	501 Minneapolis Ave S	Amery	54001	Polk County	Amery School District	No	No	No	No	(715) 268-9771	300	26	11.3	40.3%	272 (90.7%)	1 (0.3%)	12 (4.0%)	2 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (4.3%)	83.8	59^th of 641 public middle schools	90.8%		84.9	58^th of 640 public middle schools	90.9%	1		62.0	69.3	74.8		71.0	67.1	87.9	82.8	74.8	$13,513	$300	$13,213
Prairie Farm Middle	Public	6-8	630 River Ave S	Prairie Farm	54762	Barron County	Prairie Farm Public School District	No	No	No	No	(715) 455-1861	78	10	7.5	46.2%	74 (94.9%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (3.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.3%)	57.2	286^th of 641 public middle schools	55.4%		48	338^th of 640 public middle schools	47.2%	52		71.4	66.7	36.4		57.1	70.8	40.9	59.1	40.9	$11,087	$262	$10,824
Cumberland Middle	Public	5-8	980 8th Ave	Cumberland	54829	Barron County	Cumberland School District	No	No	No	No	(715) 822-5122	261	20	12.8	47.5%	220 (84.3%)	1 (0.4%)	26 (10.0%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (4.6%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.8%)	54.2	315^th of 641 public middle schools	50.9%		44.9	375^th of 640 public middle schools	41.4%	60	49.2	40.0	51.5	58.1	38.5	47.3	48.5	59.7	61.3	62.9	$13,000	$1,536	$11,463
Riverview Middle	Public	5-8	135 W River Ave	Barron	54812	Barron County	Barron Area School District	No	No	No	No	(715) 537-5641	298	26	11.5	61.4%	210 (70.5%)	30 (10.1%)	33 (11.1%)	5 (1.7%)	1 (0.3%)	2 (0.7%)	17 (5.7%)	36	455^th of 641 public middle schools	29.0%		28.3	487^th of 640 public middle schools	23.9%	32	44.9	44.7	30.3	42.0	50.7	69.7	40.0	37.1	50.7	35.2	$14,215	$754	$13,460
Unity Middle	Public	5-8	1908 150th St	Balsam Lake	54810	Polk County	Unity School District	No	No	No	Yes	(715) 825-2101	258	20	13.1	51.2%	225 (87.2%)	2 (0.8%)	10 (3.9%)	0 (0.0%)	19 (7.4%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.8%)	62.7	241^st of 641 public middle schools	62.4%		52.4	297^th of 640 public middle schools	53.6%	56	60.0	49.2	54.0	55.2	64.3	52.5	82.0	56.7	70.2	58.2	$13,633	$1,042	$12,590
Glenwood City Middle	Public	6-8	850 Maple St	Glenwood City	54013	St. Croix County	Glenwood City School District	No	No	No	No	(715) 265-4266	133	12	11.4	41.4%	119 (89.5%)	1 (0.8%)	7 (5.3%)	4 (3.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.5%)	46.4	393^rd of 641 public middle schools	38.7%		57.8	250^th of 640 public middle schools	60.9%	143		38.3	56.3	40.0		40.4	58.3	45.7	62.9	54.3	$9,834	$599	$9,235

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