- Enrollment
- 1,380
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-63 students YoY
Susan Clark Junior High shrank from 662 students in 2022-23 to 599 in 2023-24 (-9.5%).
Teacher FTE lost 52.9 → 51.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-63 students YoY 192013002278 · Muscatine, IA Middle · MID · TRAD
544 enr · 10.5:1 · 46.2% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Muscatine High School (1,380 students)
Susan Clark Junior High shrank from 662 students in 2022-23 to 599 in 2023-24 (-9.5%). Teacher FTE lost 52.9 → 51.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Iowa schools → · Find another →
Susan Clark Junior High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Muscatine High
Muscatine High School
1,380 students
- This school 544
Susan Clark Junior High
544 students
- Jefferson Elem 441
Jefferson Elementary School
441 students
- Mckinley Eleme 394
Mckinley Elementary School
394 students
- Madison Elemen 372
Madison Elementary School
372 students
- Grant Elementa 300
Grant Elementary School
300 students
What this shows Susan Clark Junior High reports 544 students on the CCD universe file.
How Susan Clark Junior High compares
Susan Clark Junior High is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$12,759
per pupil, district-wide
- below Iowa avg of $13,441
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.
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
District finance for Muscatine Comm School District reports $12,759 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
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 (~544 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 662 (2022-23) → 599 (2023-24), down 63.
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.