Clarion-Goldfield-Dows Middle School

Clarion-Goldfield-Dows Comm School District
300 3rd Ave NE
Clarion, IA 50525
193 Students
Middle School 6th - 8th
School Overview
Clarion-Goldfield-Dows (CGD) Middle School, located in Clarion, Iowa, serves as a key academic hub for students in grades 5 through 8 within the Clarion-Goldfield-Dows Community School District. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that bridges the gap between elementary education and high school preparation. By focusing on both core academic rigor and social-emotional development, the middle school aims to help young adolescents navigate the transition into more independent learning while building a strong foundation in essential subjects.

Beyond the classroom, the school emphasizes a well-rounded educational experience by offering various extracurricular activities, athletics, and clubs that encourage student engagement and community involvement. As part of a consolidated district, the school benefits from the shared resources and collaborative spirit of the Clarion, Goldfield, and Dows communities. Through its commitment to excellence and a student-centered approach, CGD Middle School strives to prepare its students to become productive, responsible citizens who are ready for the challenges of high school and beyond.
193
Total Students
11.8
Full-Time Teachers
16.3
Student/Teacher Ratio
79.3%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    115 (59.6 %)
  • Hispanic
    74 (38.3 %)
  • Two or More
    3 (1.6 %)
  • Asian
    1 (0.5 %)
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: Clarion-Goldfield-Dows Comm School District
Phone: (515)532-2412
Website: http://www.clargold.org
Grade Range: 6th - 8th
Total Students: 193
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 11.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 16.3
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 125
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 28

* 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 59
Grade 7 68
Grade 8 66
Gender Ratio