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Clear Lake Middle School vs. Clear Lake High School

Should you attend Clear Lake Middle School or Clear Lake High School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Clear Lake Middle School
1601 3rd Ave North
Clear Lake, IA 50428
: 
8/
10
Top 30%
Clear Lake High School
125 N 20th St
Clear Lake, IA 50428
: 
7/
10
Top 50%
Top Rankings
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Clear Lake High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa for:

Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 326 students in grades 6-8, Clear Lake Middle School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Iowa for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 73% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 64%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 70%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Iowa state average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 458 students in grades 9-12, Clear Lake High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Iowa for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 66% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 64%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 84% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 70%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Iowa state average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
6-8
9-12
Total Students
326 students
458 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Clear Lake Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Clear Lake High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
51% | 49%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Clear Lake Middle School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Clear Lake High School.
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
32 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Clear Lake Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Clear Lake High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Clear Lake Middle School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Clear Lake Comm School District and the state of Iowa, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Clear Lake High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Clear Lake Comm School District and the state of Iowa, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#321 out of 1233 schools in IA
(Top 30%)
#413 out of 1233 schools in IA
(Top 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Clear Lake Middle School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Clear Lake High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
73%
(Top 50% in IA)
66%
(Bottom 50% in IA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Clear Lake Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Clear Lake Comm School District and Iowa public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Clear Lake High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Clear Lake Comm School District and Iowa public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
80%
(Top 30% in IA)
84%
(Top 20% in IA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Clear Lake Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Clear Lake Comm School District and Iowa public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Clear Lake High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Clear Lake Comm School District and Iowa public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
70-74%
(Top 30% in IA)
75-79%
(Top 20% in IA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Clear Lake Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Clear Lake Comm School District and Iowa public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Clear Lake High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Clear Lake Comm School District and Iowa public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
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90-94%
(Top 30% in IA)
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This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Clear Lake High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Clear Lake Comm School District and Iowa public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Clear Lake Middle School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Clear Lake High School by grade.
Grade 6 Students
93
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Grade 7 Students
121
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Grade 8 Students
112
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Grade 9 Students
-
109
Grade 10 Students
-
127
Grade 11 Students
-
118
Grade 12 Students
-
104

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
1%
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This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Clear Lake Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Clear Lake Comm School District and in Iowa, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2007-08 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Clear Lake High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Clear Lake Comm School District and in Iowa, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2008-09 school year.
% Asian
n/a
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Clear Lake Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Clear Lake Comm School District and in Iowa, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Clear Lake High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Clear Lake Comm School District and in Iowa, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
7%
6%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Clear Lake Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Clear Lake Comm School District and in Iowa, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Clear Lake High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Clear Lake Comm School District and in Iowa, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
2%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Clear Lake Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Clear Lake Comm School District and in Iowa, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Clear Lake High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Clear Lake Comm School District and in Iowa, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
85%
86%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Clear Lake Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Clear Lake Comm School District and in Iowa, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Clear Lake High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Clear Lake Comm School District and in Iowa, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
6%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Clear Lake Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Clear Lake Comm School District and in Iowa, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Clear Lake High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Clear Lake Comm School District and in Iowa, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.27
0.26
This chart showcases the diversity score of Clear Lake Middle School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Clear Lake Comm School District and Iowa, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Clear Lake High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Clear Lake Comm School District and Iowa, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
27%
30%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Clear Lake Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Clear Lake Comm School District and Iowa, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Clear Lake High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Clear Lake Comm School District and Iowa, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
3%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Clear Lake Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Clear Lake Comm School District and Iowa, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Clear Lake High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Clear Lake Comm School District and Iowa, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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