Serving 226 students in grades 6-8, Clay Center Community Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Kansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30% (which is lower than the Kansas state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 29% (which is lower than the Kansas state average of 32%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Kansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Kansas state average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 226 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 8%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in KS
- Math Proficiency: 30% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Clay Center Community Middle serves the northern part of Clay Center, KS, covering an attendance zone of approximately 364.2 square miles. Families within this area can expect a typical drive of 20 to 30 minutes to the school, with an average distance of 11.5 miles to the zone's edge.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
School Overview
Clay Center Community Middle School's student population of 226 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
226 students
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
School Rankings
Clay Center Community Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,269 schools in Kansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Clay Center Community Middle School is 0.15, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.58. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#689 out of 1269 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
32%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
31%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
13:1
Hispanic
4%
23%
Black
1%
7%
White
92%
60%
Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)18.1%
24.2%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
37%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Clay Center Community Middle School's ranking?
Clay Center Community Middle School is ranked #689 out of 1,269 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Kansas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% KS state average), while 29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% KS state average).
How many students attend Clay Center Community Middle School?
226 students attend Clay Center Community Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Clay Center Community Middle School students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Clay Center Community Middle School?
Clay Center Community Middle School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Kansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Clay Center Community Middle School offer ?
Clay Center Community Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Clay Center Community Middle School part of?
Clay Center Community Middle School is part of Clay County School District.
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