Enrollment
544
Iowa · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Muscatine, IA
Susan Clark Junior High
Federal NCES profile for Susan Clark Junior High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 192013002278
👥 S:T ratio 58
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 46
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Susan Clark Junior High earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 91% of Iowa schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Iowa schools.
- #4 of 9
- public schools in Muscatine · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 10.5:1
- small classes for Iowa
- 46.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Susan Clark Junior High has class sizes smaller than 91% of Iowa schools. Computed live against every Iowa school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Susan Clark Junior High ranks #4 of 9 public schools in Muscatine, IA.
School address
District: Muscatine Comm School District · Iowa
NCES ID 192013002278 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
52.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
10.5:1
vs 14.8:1 Iowa avg
-29% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
46.2%
vs 36.4% Iowa avg
+27% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Susan Clark Junior High compares with Iowa and U.S. medians
What stands out at Susan Clark Junior High
Susan Clark Junior High is a mid-sized middle school in Muscatine, Iowa, enrolling 544 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 10.5:1, Susan Clark Junior High is leaner than roughly 91% of Iowa schools and 29% under the state's 14.8:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 46.2% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 544 puts it in the larger third of Iowa schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,322 scored Iowa schools.
Against 228 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #108.
Its student body is led by White (60%) and Hispanic or Latino (32%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 54/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 272 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 53.3% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Discipline events run high: 195 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 544 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Muscatine Comm School District also operates Muscatine High School (1,380 students) and Jefferson Elementary School (441 students) alongside Susan Clark Junior High.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Susan Clark Junior High compares
Susan Clark Junior High on the metrics families compare, against Iowa and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Iowa | Iowa avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 10.5:1 | ▼ 29% | 14.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 46.2% | ▲ 27% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 544 | top 16% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.5:1
Leaner classes than 86% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
544
Bigger than 67% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
46.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 27% above the Iowa average of 36.4%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
10.5:1
students per teacher
- 29% below state mean
Top 9% in Iowa - lower ratio than 91% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
53.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$12,079
per pupil, district-wide
- below Iowa avg of $12,854
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 272 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
89
in-school suspensions + 106 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 16.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 35.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 59.5%
Hispanic or Latino 31.7%
African American 4.1%
Two or More 3.1%
Asian 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 59.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 54.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 54.3, Susan Clark Junior High is more mixed than the Iowa school average of 33.8.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Muscatine Comm School District, which includes Susan Clark Junior High.
$12,079
Per student
-6%
vs Iowa
Avg $12,854
-27%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 29.0%
State 58.6%
Federal 12.4%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Susan Clark Junior High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Muscatine High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Jefferson Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mckinley Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Madison Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Grant Elementary School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Susan Clark Junior High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,380
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 441
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 394
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 372
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 300
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Similar middle schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Iowa, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~544 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Susan Clark Junior High
How many students attend Susan Clark Junior High?
Susan Clark Junior High has 544 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Muscatine, IA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Susan Clark Junior High?
The student-teacher ratio at Susan Clark Junior High is 10.5:1, which is 29% lower than the Iowa average of 14.8:1 and 33% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Susan Clark Junior High?
46.2% of students at Susan Clark Junior High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Iowa average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Susan Clark Junior High?
The largest demographic group at Susan Clark Junior High is White at 59.5% of enrollment, in Muscatine, IA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 54.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Susan Clark Junior High?
Susan Clark Junior High has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Susan Clark Junior High rank among public schools in Muscatine?
By Resource Investment Index, Susan Clark Junior High ranks #4 of 9 public schools in Muscatine, IA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Muscatine on the city page.
Is Susan Clark Junior High a good school?
Susan Clark Junior High earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 91% of Iowa schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Iowa schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Muscatine Comm School District?
Besides Susan Clark Junior High, Muscatine Comm School District also operates Muscatine High School (1,380 students), Jefferson Elementary School (441 students), and Mckinley Elementary School (394 students). See the Muscatine Comm School District district page for the complete list.
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