North Clay Middle School

Clay Community Schools
3450 W SR 340
Brazil, IN 47834
744 Students
Middle School 6th - 8th
School Overview
North Clay Middle School, located in Brazil, Indiana, serves as a key educational institution within the Clay Community School Corporation. The school provides a comprehensive academic program tailored to students in grades 6 through 8, focusing on core curriculum subjects while offering various extracurricular opportunities designed to foster student development and engagement. As a central part of the local community, the school emphasizes a supportive learning environment that prepares middle schoolers for the transition to high school by balancing academic rigor with personal growth.

In addition to its standard academic offerings, North Clay Middle School is known for its active participation in athletics, music programs, and various clubs, which help create a well-rounded school culture. The faculty and staff are dedicated to student success, often utilizing the facility’s resources to promote collaboration and technological literacy. By maintaining strong ties with the Brazil community and focusing on the social-emotional well-being of its students, North Clay serves as a foundational pillar for youth development in Clay County.
744
Total Students
53.5
Full-Time Teachers
13.9
Student/Teacher Ratio
46.2%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    693 (93.1 %)
  • Two or More
    24 (3.2 %)
  • Hispanic
    22 (3.0 %)
  • American Indian
    3 (0.4 %)
  • Black
    1 (0.1 %)
  • Asian
    1 (0.1 %)
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: Clay Community Schools
Phone: (812)448-1530
Grade Range: 6th - 8th
Total Students: 744
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 53.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 13.9
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 305
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 39

* 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 6 255
Grade 7 265
Grade 8 224
Gender Ratio