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Clinton Comm School District

1401 12th Ave N
Clinton, IA 52732
(District boundaries shown in map)
2/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

Clinton Comm School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Iowa for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2025-26 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 3,232 students in Clinton Comm School District. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Iowa.
51³Ô¹ÏÍøºÚÁÏ in Clinton Comm School District have an average math proficiency score of 63% (versus the Iowa public school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 61% (versus the 70% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Iowa public school average of 29% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (IA)
# Schools
6 Schools
1,320 Schools
# Students
3,232 Students
501,674 Students
# Teachers
262 Teachers
34,800 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Clinton Comm School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 325 school districts in Iowa (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 80% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School District
State Average (IA)
#294 out of 327 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
63%
68%
60%
70%
52%
63%
80%
90%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.50
0.47
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
3%
% Hispanic
11%
13%
% Black
9%
7%
% White
69%
71%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
11%
5%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $17,954 is higher than the state median of $16,468. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $16,736 is higher than the state median of $16,042. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (IA)
Total Revenue
$58 MM
$8,262 MM
Spending
$54 MM
$8,048 MM
Revenue / Student
$17,954
$16,468
Spending / Student
$16,736
$16,042

Best Clinton Comm School District 51³Ô¹ÏÍøºÚÁÏ (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Whittier Elementary School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1310 2nd Ave S
Clinton, IA 52732
(563) 243-3230
Gr: K-5 | 337 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #22.
Eagle Heights Elementary School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1350 Main Ave
Clinton, IA 52732
(563) 243-4288
Gr: PK-5 | 447 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #33.
Jefferson Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
720 4th Ave S
Clinton, IA 52732
(563) 243-0479
Gr: PK-5 | 357 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #44.
Bluff Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1421 S Bluff Blvd
Clinton, IA 52732
(563) 242-1606
Gr: PK-5 | 391 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #55.
Clinton Middle School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1350 14th St Nw
Clinton, IA 52732
(563) 243-0466
Gr: 6-8 | 753 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #66.
Clinton High School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
817 8th Ave S
Clinton, IA 52732
(563) 243-7540
Gr: 9-12 | 947 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 28%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Clinton Comm School District?
Clinton Comm School District manages 6 public schools serving 3,232 students.
What is the rank of Clinton Comm School District?
Clinton Comm School District is ranked #292 out of 325 school districts in Iowa (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Iowa school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%), Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%) and Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Clinton Comm School District?
69% of Clinton Comm School District students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Two or more races, and 9% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Clinton Comm School District?
Clinton Comm School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is lower than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What is Clinton Comm School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $16,736 is higher than the state median of $16,042. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • District size: 6 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 3,232 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 31%
  • : 80% (Top 50% in IA)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 63% (Btm 50%)
  • : 60% (Btm 50%)
  • : 52% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education

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