- Enrollment
- 614
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Clinton, MO
Clinton Middle
Federal NCES profile for Clinton Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 290986000288
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 23
📋 Attendance 72
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Clinton Middle earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 83% of Missouri schools.
- #1 of 6
- public schools in Clinton · Resource Index
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 15.4:1
- large classes for Missouri
- 35.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Clinton Middle has class sizes larger than 83% of Missouri schools. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Clinton Middle ranks #1 of 6 public schools in Clinton, MO.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+22 students YoY
Clinton Middle grew from 356 students in 2022-23 to 378 in 2023-24 (+6.2%).
Teacher FTE held 25.8 → 25.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+22 students YoY 290986000288 · Clinton, MO Middle · SMALL · TRAD
385 enr · 15.4:1 · 35.7% lunch · RII 51
Nearest enrollment peer: Clinton Sr. High (614 students)
Clinton Middle grew from 356 students in 2022-23 to 378 in 2023-24 (+6.2%). Teacher FTE held 25.8 → 25.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Missouri schools → · Find another →
Clinton Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Clinton Sr. Hi
Clinton Sr. High
614 students
- Clinton Interm
Clinton Intermediate School
395 students
- This school
Clinton Middle
385 students
- Henry Elem.
Henry Elem.
365 students
- Clinton Early 126
Clinton Early Childhood Center
126 students
What this shows Clinton Middle reports 385 students on the CCD universe file.
How Clinton Middle compares
Clinton Middle is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Missouri and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Missouri | Missouri avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.4:1 | ▲ 20% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 35.7% | ▼ 23% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 385 | top 38% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.4:1
Leaner classes than 43% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
385
Bigger than 45% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
35.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 23% below the Missouri average of 46.1%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
15.4:1
students per teacher
- 20% above state mean
Top 83% in Missouri - lower ratio than 17% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
11.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$11,999
per pupil, district-wide
- below Missouri avg of $14,087
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 385 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
96
in-school suspensions + 20 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 24.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 30.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 89.1%
Two or More 4.7%
Hispanic or Latino 2.9%
African American 2.6%
Asian 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 89.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 20.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 20.2, Clinton Middle is less mixed than the Missouri school average of 31.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Clinton reports $11,999 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Clinton Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clinton Sr. High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Clinton Intermediate School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Henry Elem. | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Clinton Early Childhood Center | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Clinton Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 395
- Students per teacher
- 19.8:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 365
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 126
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Nationwide middle schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~385 students)
Frequently asked questions about Clinton Middle
How many students attend Clinton Middle?
Clinton Middle has 385 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Clinton, MO. CCD year-over-year: 356 (2022-23) → 378 (2023-24), up 22.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Clinton Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Clinton Middle is 15.4:1, which is 20% higher than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 2% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Clinton Middle?
35.7% of students at Clinton Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Clinton Middle?
The largest demographic group at Clinton Middle is White at 89.1% of enrollment, in Clinton, MO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Clinton Middle?
Clinton Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Clinton Middle rank among public schools in Clinton?
By Resource Investment Index, Clinton Middle ranks #1 of 6 public schools in Clinton, MO. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Clinton on the city page.
What other schools are in Clinton?
Besides Clinton Middle, Clinton also operates Clinton Sr. High (614 students), Clinton Intermediate School (395 students), and Henry Elem. (365 students). See the Clinton district page for the complete list.