The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was ≥80% (which was higher than the Iowa state average of 77%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was ≥80% (which was higher than the Iowa state average of 75%).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students (09-10)
38 students
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(09-10)≥80%
77%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(09-10)≥80%
75%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
14:1
American Indian
(09-10)n/a
1%
Asian
(09-10)n/a
2%
Hispanic
(09-10)3%
8%
Black
(09-10)n/a
5%
White
(09-10)97%
82%
Hawaiian
(09-10)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(09-10)n/a
2%
Eligible for Free Lunch (09-10)
45%
29%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (09-10)
8%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
South Clay Community School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≥80% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 77% IA state average), while ≥80% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 75% IA state average).
How many students attend South Clay Elementary School?
38 students attend South Clay Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
97% of South Clay Elementary School students are White, and 3% of students are Hispanic.
What grades does South Clay Elementary School offer ?
South Clay Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is South Clay Elementary School part of?
South Clay Elementary School is part of South Clay Community School District.
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