At a glance
Reported students
544
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
45.78
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
11.9:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
07–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Iowa middle enrollment
76th percentile
Compared with 244 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
372
Susan Clark Junior High: 544 reported students.
State peer staffing position
8th percentile
11.9:1 reported; state peer median 14.4:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 737
- Teachers (FTE)
- 52.77
- Student–teacher ratio
- 14:1
What the reported data says about Susan Clark Junior High
Susan Clark Junior High is a public middle school serving grades 07–08 in Muscatine. It is one of 9 current school records connected to Muscatine Comm School District. NCES reports 544 students for 2024–25.
Among 244 middle schools in Iowa with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 338 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 76th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 11.9:1, below the Iowa median of 14.4:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (59.4%) and Hispanic or Latino (31.6%). English learners represent 4.2% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 13.3%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Susan Clark Junior High
- 1How do the reported 11.9:1 student–teacher ratio and 45.78 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 2 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 4.2%
- Students with disabilities
- 13.3%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 49.4%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 2
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White59.4%
- Hispanic31.6%
- Black4%
- Asian0.7%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.7%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.2%
- Multiracial3.1%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Muscatine Comm School District
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Jefferson Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–06
441 reported students
McKinley Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–06
394 reported students
Madison Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–06
372 reported students
Grant Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–06
300 reported students
Franklin Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–06
295 reported students
Mulberry Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–06
293 reported students
Public schools near Susan Clark Junior High
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| McKinley Elementary School Elementary · Muscatine Comm School District | KG–06 | 394 | 0.1 mi |
| Muscatine High School High · Muscatine Comm School District | 09–12 | 1,380 | 0.8 mi |
| Franklin Elementary School Elementary · Muscatine Comm School District | KG–06 | 295 | 1.1 mi |
| Mulberry Elementary School Elementary · Muscatine Comm School District | KG–06 | 293 | 1.2 mi |
| Jefferson Elementary School Elementary · Muscatine Comm School District | KG–06 | 441 | 1.3 mi |
| Grant Elementary School Elementary · Muscatine Comm School District | KG–06 | 300 | 1.3 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Susan Clark Junior High
What grades does Susan Clark Junior High serve?
Susan Clark Junior High reports grades 07–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a middle school in Muscatine Comm School District.
How many students attend Susan Clark Junior High?
Susan Clark Junior High reported 544 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 76th percentile among 244 Iowa middle schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 737 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Susan Clark Junior High?
The calculated ratio is 11.9:1, based on 544 students and 45.78 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Iowa median for the same school level is 14.4:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Susan Clark Junior High a public, charter, or magnet school?
Susan Clark Junior High is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Muscatine Comm School District attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Susan Clark Junior High students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
49.4% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Susan Clark Junior High in?
Susan Clark Junior High is part of Muscatine Comm School District, based in Muscatine, IA, which operates 9 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Susan Clark Junior High?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include McKinley Elementary School (0.1 mi), Muscatine High School (0.8 mi), Franklin Elementary School (1.1 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.