Clark Middle School

301 Panther Pkwy
Princeton, TX 75407
(School attendance zone shown in map)
8/
10
Top 30%
Serving 580 students in grades 6-8, Clark Middle School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 53% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 42% (which is equal to the Texas state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 580 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 73%
  • : Top 30% in TX
  • : 53% (Top 20%)
  • : 42% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Clark Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:

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School Overview

Clark Middle School's student population of 580 students has declined by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 39 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
580 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
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School Rankings

Clark Middle School ranks within the top 30% of all 8,079 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Clark Middle School is 0.58, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (TX)
#2271 out of 8079 schools
(Top 30%)
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53%
37%
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42%
42%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
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American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
5%
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Hispanic
59%
53%
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Black
9%
13%
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White
27%
26%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
3%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.58
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
52%
57%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%
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School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Clark Middle School's ranking?
Clark Middle School is ranked #2271 out of 8,079 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Clark Middle School often compared to?
Clark Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Fowler Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
53% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% TX state average), while 42% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% TX state average).
How many students attend Clark Middle School?
580 students attend Clark Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of Clark Middle School students are Hispanic, 27% of students are White, 9% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Clark Middle School?
Clark Middle School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Clark Middle School offer ?
Clark Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Clark Middle School part of?
Clark Middle School is part of Princeton ISD School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 580 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 73%
  • : Top 30%
  • : 53% (Top 20%)
  • : 42% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

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