C
Below Average
54/100

Clear Lake Middle School

📚 06 – 08 🏫 Middle
📍 1601 3rd Ave North, Clear Lake, IA 50428
Overall
C
54/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
B
0.1 grade levels below the U.S. average · 56th percentile in Iowa
Growth
D
Students gain 0.80 grade levels a year (U.S. average 1.0) · 19th percentile
Resources
A+
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against Iowa schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

54
Repit Score
out of 100
326
Students
enrolled
14.7:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$20K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)40%56/1000.1 grade levels below the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
📈 Growth (how fast students learn)45%19/100Students gain 0.80 grade levels per school year in 2022–25 (national average ≈ 1.0) and gained 0.84 in 2009–19; 23rd percentile in Iowa (recent period weighted 70%)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)15%92/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 32% students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. Compared with Iowa schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are −7 points worse than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in Iowa. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency74% (+5 pts vs. state avg 69%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency78% (+9 pts vs. state avg 69%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the Iowa state test (2018–19), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
White77%77%reading +3 pts, math +1 pts59th percentile (list)
Multiracial70%70%reading +10 pts, math +11 pts67th percentile (list)
Low-income57%67%reading +5 pts, math +12 pts61st percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 1601 3rd Ave North
City Clear Lake
ZIP Code 50428
District 1907620
NCES School ID 190762000364
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 50428

Understanding the community around Clear Lake Middle School helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $69,426
Per Capita Income $50,961
Poverty Rate 1.1%
Households Earning $100K+ 34.3%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 33.8%
High School or Higher 95.0%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $235,900
Median Rent $738
Owner-Occupied 76.1%
Renter-Occupied 23.9%
View full data for ZIP 50428 →

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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Clear Lake Middle School.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 51.5%
Female 48.5%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

White 85.0%
Hispanic/Latino 6.8%
Two or More Races 4.9%
Black 2.2%
Asian 0.3%
American Indian 0.6%
Pacific Islander 0.3%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 326
Teachers (FTE) 22.2
Student:Teacher Ratio 14.7:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Clear Lake Middle School?
Clear Lake Middle School has a Repit School Score of 54 out of 100, earning a grade of C. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Clear Lake Middle School?
Clear Lake Middle School has 326 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.7:1.
What grades does Clear Lake Middle School serve?
Clear Lake Middle School serves grades 06 – 08 and is classified as a Middle. This is a public school.
How much funding does Clear Lake Middle School receive per student?
Clear Lake Middle School receives $19,501 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Clear Lake Middle School in 50428 ▼
Avg Home Value
$339,966
Avg Monthly Rent
$950
1-Year Change
+6.8%
% Renters
23.9%

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026