Serving 134 students in grades 6-8, Clay Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Ohio for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is lower than the Ohio state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is lower than the Ohio state average of 60%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Ohio state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Ohio state average of 35% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 134 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 10%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in OH
- Math Proficiency: 45-49% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-59% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Clay Middle School's attendance zone covers the entire Portsmouth, OH school district, encompassing approximately 22.1 square miles. The typical drive to the school is around 10-12 minutes, with an average distance of 4.5 miles to the nearest edge of the zone, extending out to 7.4 miles at its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
School Overview
Clay Middle School's student population of 134 students has grown by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 10 teachers has declined by 33% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
134 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1939
School Motto
The District that Encourages the Child to Discover.
School Rankings
Clay Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,181 schools in Ohio (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Clay Middle School is 0.19, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.54. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2147 out of 3181 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
54%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
60%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
17:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
3%
8%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
17%
White
90%
65%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
6%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)27.6%
30.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
54%
42%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Blue, Gold
School Mascot
Panther
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Clay Middle School's ranking?
Clay Middle School is ranked #2147 out of 3,181 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Ohio.
What schools are Clay Middle School often compared to?
Clay Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Wheelersburg Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% OH state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 60% OH state average).
How many students attend Clay Middle School?
134 students attend Clay Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Clay Middle School students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Clay Middle School?
Clay Middle School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What grades does Clay Middle School offer ?
Clay Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Clay Middle School part of?
Clay Middle School is part of Clay Local School District.
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