Clarion-goldfield-dows Middle School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Iowa for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 80-84% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 63% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 70%).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 6-8
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in IA
- Math Proficiency: 80-84% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 63% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 55-59% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Clarion-Goldfield-Dows Middle School serves the entire district of Clarion, IA, covering an area of approximately 365.2 square miles. Families within this zone typically have a 20 to 30-minute drive to the school, with the furthest edge located about 20.5 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Clarion-goldfield-dows Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
School Overview
The teacher population of 12 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students (23-24)
195 students
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Clarion-goldfield-dows Middle School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,223 schools in Iowa (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
Overall Testing Rank
#556 out of 1223 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
68%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
63%
70%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
37%
13%
Black
n/a
7%
White
61%
71%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
1%
5%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
41%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Clarion-goldfield-dows Middle School's ranking?
Clarion-goldfield-dows Middle School is ranked #556 out of 1,223 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Iowa.
What schools are Clarion-goldfield-dows Middle School often compared to?
Clarion-goldfield-dows Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Robert Blue School, Belmond-klemme Community Jr-sr High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
80-84% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 68% IA state average), while 63% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 70% IA state average).
How many students attend Clarion-goldfield-dows Middle School?
195 students attend Clarion-goldfield-dows Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of Clarion-goldfield-dows Middle School students are White, 37% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What grades does Clarion-goldfield-dows Middle School offer ?
Clarion-goldfield-dows Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Clarion-goldfield-dows Middle School part of?
Clarion-goldfield-dows Middle School is part of Clarion-Goldfield-Dows Community School District.
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