Top Rankings
Clayton Ridge Comm School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Iowa for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,773 students in Clayton Ridge Comm School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Iowa.
Public Schools in Clayton Ridge Comm School District have an average math proficiency score of 63% (versus the Iowa public school average of 64%), and reading proficiency score of 74% (versus the 70% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Iowa public school average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (IA)
# Schools
4 Schools
1,320 Schools
# Students
1,773 Students
501,674 Students
# Teachers
44 Teachers
34,800 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Clayton Ridge Comm School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 325 school districts in Iowa (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 85-89% has increased from 80-84% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#187 out of 327 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
62%
64%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
74%
70%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
65%
63%
Graduation Rate
85-89%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.37
0.47
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
3%
% Hispanic
8%
13%
% Black
8%
7%
% White
79%
71%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $8,587 in this school district is less than the state median of $16,468. The school district revenue/student has declined by 19% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $7,752 is less than the state median of $16,042. The school district spending/student has declined by 19% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$15 MM
$8,262 MM
Spending
$14 MM
$8,048 MM
Revenue / Student
$8,587
$16,468
Spending / Student
$7,752
$16,042
Best Clayton Ridge Comm School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Clayton Ridge Middle School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
131. S. River Park Drive
Guttenberg, IA 52052
(563) 252-1747
Guttenberg, IA 52052
(563) 252-1747
Grades: 6-8
| 139 students
Rank: #22.
Clayton Ridge Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
502 W. Watson Street
Guttenberg, IA 52052
(563) 964-2321
Guttenberg, IA 52052
(563) 964-2321
Grades: PK-5
| 289 students
Rank: #33.
Clayton Ridge High School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
131 S River Park Dr
Guttenberg, IA 52052
(563) 252-2342
Guttenberg, IA 52052
(563) 252-2342
Grades: 9-12
| 179 students
Rank: #44.
Iowa Virtual Academy
(Math: 52% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
306 S. 1st Street
Guttenberg, IA 52052
(563) 748-1017
Guttenberg, IA 52052
(563) 748-1017
Grades: K-12
| 1,166 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Clayton Ridge Comm School District?
Clayton Ridge Comm School District manages 4 public schools serving 1,773 students.
What is the rank of Clayton Ridge Comm School District?
Clayton Ridge Comm School District is ranked #178 out of 325 school districts in Iowa (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Iowa school districts for: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Clayton Ridge Comm School District?
79% of Clayton Ridge Comm School District students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Black, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Clayton Ridge Comm School District?
Clayton Ridge Comm School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is equal to the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What is Clayton Ridge Comm School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $7,752 is less than the state median of $16,042. The school district spending/student has declined by 19% over four school years.
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