Clarion-goldfield-dows Middle School

300 3rd Ave Ne
Clarion, IA 50525
(School attendance zone shown in map)
8/
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Top 30%
Serving 210 students in grades 6-8, Clarion-goldfield-dows Middle School ranks in the top 30% 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 77% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 64%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 74% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 68%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Iowa state average of 27% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 210 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 44%
  • : Top 30% in IA
  • : 77% (Top 20%)
  • : 74% (Top 50%)
  • 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:

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School Overview

Clarion-goldfield-dows Middle School's student population of 210 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 13 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
210 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
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School Rankings

Clarion-goldfield-dows Middle School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,221 schools in Iowa (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Clarion-goldfield-dows Middle School is 0.51, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.45. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (IA)
#267 out of 1221 schools
(Top 30%)
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77%
64%
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74%
68%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
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American Indian
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Asian
1%
3%
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Hispanic
42%
12%
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Black
n/a
7%
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White
56%
73%
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Hawaiian
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n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
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0.51
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
51%
35%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
5%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) 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 #267 out of 1,221 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% 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?
77% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 64% IA state average), while 74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 68% IA state average).
How many students attend Clarion-goldfield-dows Middle School?
210 students attend Clarion-goldfield-dows Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of Clarion-goldfield-dows Middle School students are White, 42% 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 (offers virtual instruction).
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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Spring Break - No School (Home)
March 17, 2025 (Monday)
Spring Break - No School (Home)
March 18, 2025 (Tuesday)
Spring Break - No School (Home)
March 19, 2025 (Wednesday)
Spring Break - No School (Home)
March 20, 2025 (Thursday)
Spring Break - No School (Home)
March 21, 2025 (Friday)

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 210 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 44%
  • : Top 30%
  • : 77% (Top 20%)
  • : 74% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education

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