Serving 195 students in grades 6-8, Clarion-goldfield-dows Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Iowa for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 75% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 64%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 63% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 70%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Iowa state average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 195 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 39%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in IA
- Math Proficiency: 75% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 63% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 55-59% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Clarion-goldfield-dows Middle School's student population of 195 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
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
195 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
School Rankings
Clarion-goldfield-dows Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,233 schools in Iowa (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Clarion-goldfield-dows Middle School is 0.50, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.47. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#659 out of 1233 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
75%
64%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
63%
70%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
63%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
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%
All Ethnic Groups
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
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Clarion-goldfield-dows Middle School's ranking?
Clarion-goldfield-dows Middle School is ranked #659 out of 1,233 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 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?
75% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 64% 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 is the student:teacher ratio of Clarion-goldfield-dows Middle School?
Clarion-goldfield-dows Middle School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
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 Comm School District.
School Calendar
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Event
Date
Spring Break - No School (Home)
March 17, 2026 (Tuesday)
Spring Break - No School (Home)
March 18, 2026 (Wednesday)
Spring Break - No School (Home)
March 19, 2026 (Thursday)
Spring Break - No School (Home)
March 20, 2026 (Friday)
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