Clinton Middle School

www.clinton.k12.ia.us

745 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Clinton Middle School, located at 1350 14th St NW in Clinton, Iowa, serves as a central hub for adolescent education within the Clinton Community School District. The school focuses on bridging the gap between elementary and high school by fostering a supportive learning environment tailored to the developmental needs of middle-grade students. With a curriculum designed to challenge students academically while encouraging personal growth, the school emphasizes foundational skills in core subjects alongside opportunities for social and extracurricular engagement.

Beyond academics, Clinton Middle School strives to cultivate a sense of community and school spirit among its diverse student body. The faculty and staff work to create a structured yet inclusive atmosphere that promotes character development, responsibility, and civic engagement. By providing various resources and programs, the school aims to prepare its students for the academic rigor of high school and help them build the interpersonal skills necessary for future success in their post-secondary lives.

745

Total Students

55.3

Full-Time Teachers

13.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

55.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Clinton Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	499
Hispanic	77
Black	64
Asian	3
Two or More	97
American Indian	3

White
499 (67.2%)
Two or More
97 (13.1%)
Hispanic
77 (10.4%)
Black
64 (8.6%)
Asian
3 (0.4%)
American Indian
3 (0.4%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Clinton Comm School District
Phone:	(563)243-0466
Website:	http://www.clinton.k12.ia.us
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	745
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	55.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	381
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	31

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 6 228

Grade 7 271

Grade 8 246