Clayton Ridge Middle School

Clayton Ridge Comm School District
131. S. River Park Drive
Guttenberg, IA 52052
125 Students
Middle School 6th - 8th
School Overview
Clayton Ridge Middle School, located in Garnavillo, Iowa, serves as a central hub for students in the Clayton Ridge Community School District. Situated in the heart of Clayton County, the school provides an educational environment tailored to the unique developmental needs of middle-level learners. The district emphasizes a community-focused approach, leveraging its location in a small-town setting to foster close relationships between students, staff, and local families.

Academically and culturally, the school focuses on preparing students for the transition to high school by balancing core curriculum standards with opportunities for extracurricular growth. Being part of a smaller school district allows for a more personalized educational experience, where students are often encouraged to participate in a variety of activities that promote leadership and school spirit. The Garnavillo facility reflects the district's commitment to maintaining a supportive, inclusive atmosphere that emphasizes both academic achievement and the social-emotional well-being of its student body.
125
Total Students
4.9
Full-Time Teachers
25.4
Student/Teacher Ratio
28.8%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    111 (88.8 %)
  • Hispanic
    9 (7.2 %)
  • Two or More
    4 (3.2 %)
  • Black
    1 (0.8 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Middle School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: Clayton Ridge Comm School District
Phone: (563)252-1747
Website: http://www.claytonridge.k12.ia.us
Grade Range: 6th - 8th
Total Students: 125
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 4.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 25.4
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 26
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 10

* 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 51
Grade 7 42
Grade 8 32
Gender Ratio