Top Rankings
Clear Lake Comm School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Iowa for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,472 students in Clear Lake Comm School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in Iowa.
Public Schools in Clear Lake Comm School District have an average math proficiency score of 71% (versus the Iowa public school average of 64%), and reading proficiency score of 81% (versus the 70% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public school average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (IA)
# Schools
3 Schools
1,320 Schools
# Students
1,472 Students
501,674 Students
# Teachers
101 Teachers
34,800 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
District Rank
Clear Lake Comm School District, which is ranked within the top 30% 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 90-94% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#76 out of 327 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
71%
64%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
81%
70%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
69%
63%
Graduation Rate
90-94%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.27
0.47
# American Indian Students
4 Students
1,876 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
10 Students
12,487 Students
% Asian Students
1%
3%
# Hispanic Students
105 Students
65,144 Students
% Hispanic Students
7%
13%
# Black Students
20 Students
35,173 Students
% Black Students
2%
7%
# White Students
1,254 Students
358,105 Students
% White Students
85%
71%
# Hawaiian Students
4 Students
3,371 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
1%
# Two or more races Students
75 Students
25,133 Students
% of Two or more races Students
5%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
78
23,213
# Students in K Grade:
107
36,488
# Students in 1st Grade:
104
34,545
# Students in 2nd Grade:
99
35,477
# Students in 3rd Grade:
98
35,334
# Students in 4th Grade:
112
35,902
# Students in 5th Grade:
90
35,813
# Students in 6th Grade:
93
35,551
# Students in 7th Grade:
121
36,022
# Students in 8th Grade:
112
37,018
# Students in 9th Grade:
109
39,092
# Students in 10th Grade:
127
39,818
# Students in 11th Grade:
118
38,859
# Students in 12th Grade:
104
38,542
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $14,969 in this school district is less than the state median of $16,468. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $18,906 is higher than the state median of $16,042. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$22 MM
$8,262 MM
Spending
$28 MM
$8,048 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,969
$16,468
Spending / Student
$18,906
$16,042
Best Clear Lake Comm School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Clear Lake Middle School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1601 3rd Ave North
Clear Lake, IA 50428
(641) 357-6114
Clear Lake, IA 50428
(641) 357-6114
Grades: 6-8
| 326 students
Rank: #22.
Clear Creek Elementary School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
901 S 14th St
Clear Lake, IA 50428
(641) 357-5288
Clear Lake, IA 50428
(641) 357-5288
Grades: PK-5
| 688 students
Rank: #33.
Clear Lake High School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
125 N 20th St
Clear Lake, IA 50428
(641) 357-5235
Clear Lake, IA 50428
(641) 357-5235
Grades: 9-12
| 458 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Clear Lake Comm School District?
Clear Lake Comm School District manages 3 public schools serving 1,472 students.
What is the rank of Clear Lake Comm School District?
Clear Lake Comm School District is ranked #76 out of 325 school districts in Iowa (top 30%) 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: Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Clear Lake Comm School District?
85% of Clear Lake Comm School District students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Clear Lake Comm School District?
Clear Lake Comm School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is higher than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What is Clear Lake Comm School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $18,906 is higher than the state median of $16,042. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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