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Clay Middle School

44 Clay High St
Portsmouth, OH 45662
(School attendance zone shown in map)
4/
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Bottom 50%
Serving 148 students in grades 6-8, Clay Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Ohio for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is lower than the Ohio state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is lower than the Ohio state average of 60%).
The student:teacher ratio of 7:1 is lower than the Ohio state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Ohio state average of 34% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 148 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 7:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 10%
  • : Bottom 50% in OH
  • : 40-44% (Btm 50%)
  • : 45-49% (Btm 50%)
  • : 50-59% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Clay Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Ohio for:

School Overview

Clay Middle School's student population of 148 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has grown by 133% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
148 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers

School Rankings

Clay Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,241 schools in Ohio (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Clay Middle School is 0.19, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.53. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (OH)
#2197 out of 3241 schools
(Bottom 50%)
40-44%
52%
45-49%
60%
50-59%
63%
Student : Teacher Ratio
7:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
3%
8%
Black
1%
17%
White
90%
66%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
0.19
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
43%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Clay Middle School's ranking?
Clay Middle School is ranked #2197 out of 3,241 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Ohio.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% OH state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 60% OH state average).
How many students attend Clay Middle School?
148 students attend Clay Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Clay Middle School students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Clay Middle School?
Clay Middle School has a student ration of 7:1, which is lower than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What grades does Clay Middle School offer ?
Clay Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Clay Middle School part of?
Clay Middle School is part of Clay Local School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 148 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 7:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 10%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 40-44% (Btm 50%)
  • : 45-49% (Btm 50%)
  • : 50-59% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education

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