The top reported proficiency rate is 82% in Science. The lowest is 74% in Social studies.
Original Research by School Decision on Clinton-massie Elementary School
Clinton-Massie Elementary School sits on a rural 74-acre campus in the small village of Clarksville in west-central Clinton County, serving students from pre-kindergarten through fifth grade. The school draws from a residential area of mini-farms and horse properties along the edges of the county, a setting that is rural and car-dependent, with local shopping limited to a single market and larger errands requiring a drive to Wilmington or Lebanon.
The school's academic performance is solid. In the most recent state testing cycle, students demonstrated proficiency rates in the upper range for their grade band: approximately three-quarters of tested students in grades 3 through 5 met proficiency benchmarks in English language arts, nearly four-fifths did so in math, and about four in five met benchmarks in science. The school's overall proficiency index places it in the top quartile relative to other districts in Clinton County. Testing participation was complete and enrollment spans about equal numbers across the elementary grades, with roughly a third of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch. The school is nearly all white, with roughly one in thirty students identifying as two or more races and small numbers of Black and Hispanic students; specific counts for students with IEPs or English learner status were not available.
The district that operates this school has moved through a period of fiscal strain. A series of levy defeats beginning in March 2024 prompted budget cuts that eliminated staffing positions and reduced academic offerings. An earned income tax measure passed in May 2025 and begins collection in January 2026, though the district will not receive revenue until April 2026, meaning reductions remain in place through the current school year. The district plans to use future income tax revenue to restore some electives and specials and to address deferred facility needs such as roof repair, lighting, and athletic infrastructure. A parent enrolling a child here should understand that while current academic performance is solid, the district's immediate operational environment has been constrained and course breadth may reflect those cuts, though gradual restoration is on the horizon.
The community itself is very small and has experienced no population growth over the past several years. Housing in the broader area, accessible via Interstate 71, has attracted some new owner-occupied development as families seek rural acreage near highway access. Local amenities include Gulley Park, the Camp Joy Outdoor Recreation Center, and Cowan Lake State Park for outdoor recreation. Library service is provided by the Clinton-Massie branch of the Wilmington Public Library.
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