Serving 104 students in grades 6-8, Clear Lake Middle School - 04 ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in South Dakota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the South Dakota state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 34% (majority American Indian).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 104 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 8%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in SD
- Math Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-49% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Clear Lake Middle School's attendance zone covers the entire school district of Clear Lake, SD, encompassing approximately 408.4 square miles. Families can typically expect a drive of 20-30 minutes to reach the school, with an average distance of 11.6 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 18 miles from the school to the furthest point in the zone.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
School Overview
Clear Lake Middle School - 04's student population of 104 students has declined by 24% over five school years.
The teacher population of 6 teachers has declined by 14% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
104 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
Ever Proud to be!
School Rankings
Clear Lake Middle School - 04 ranks within the bottom 50% of all 619 schools in South Dakota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Clear Lake Middle School - 04 is 0.15, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.53. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#385 out of 619 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
42%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
51%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
42%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
12:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
3%
14%
Hispanic
5%
9%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
White
92%
66%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)12.5%
22.5%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
17%
34%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Red and White
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Clear Lake Middle School - 04's ranking?
Clear Lake Middle School - 04 is ranked #385 out of 619 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in South Dakota.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% SD state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% SD state average).
How many students attend Clear Lake Middle School - 04?
104 students attend Clear Lake Middle School - 04.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Clear Lake Middle School - 04 students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Clear Lake Middle School - 04?
Clear Lake Middle School - 04 has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 12:1.
What grades does Clear Lake Middle School - 04 offer ?
Clear Lake Middle School - 04 offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Clear Lake Middle School - 04 part of?
Clear Lake Middle School - 04 is part of Deuel School District 19-4.
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