Serving 265 students in grades 5-8, Clearwater Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 28% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 29% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 33% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 5-8
- Enrollment: 265 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 9%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MO
- Math Proficiency: 28% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Clearwater Middle's attendance zone covers the entire school district of Piedmont, MO, encompassing approximately 266.8 square miles. Families can expect a typical drive of 15-20 minutes to the school, with the average distance from the school to the zone edge being about 9.9 miles and the furthest edge reaching 17.3 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
School Overview
Clearwater Middle School's student population of 265 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
265 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Clearwater Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,076 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Clearwater Middle School is 0.17, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.52. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1656 out of 2076 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
40%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
43%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
12:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
4%
9%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
15%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
White
91%
67%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)18.5%
20.5%
Eligible for Free Lunch
55%
43%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Clearwater Middle School's ranking?
Clearwater Middle School is ranked #1656 out of 2,076 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Missouri.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
28% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% MO state average), while 29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% MO state average).
How many students attend Clearwater Middle School?
265 students attend Clearwater Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Clearwater Middle School students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Clearwater Middle School?
Clearwater Middle School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 12:1.
What grades does Clearwater Middle School offer ?
Clearwater Middle School offers enrollment in grades 5-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Clearwater Middle School part of?
Clearwater Middle School is part of Clearwater R-I School District.
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