Clark Middle School

4388 Thorn St.
San Diego, CA 92105
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Rating
8/
10
Top 30%
Clark Middle School serves 836 students in grades 6-8.
Clark Middle School placed in the top 30% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is higher than the California state average of 49%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023-24)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 836 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 24:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 98%
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Top 30% in CA
  • Math Proficiency
    : <50% (Top 20%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : <50% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools

School Overview

Clark Middle School's student population of 836 students has declined by 23% over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has declined by 22% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
836 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
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School Rankings

Clark Middle School is ranked within the top 30% of all 3,649 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Clark Middle School is 0.42, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (CA)
Overall Testing Rank
#840 out of 3649 schools
(Top 30%)
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
34%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
49%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
24:1
21:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
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Asian
14%
12%
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Hispanic
75%
56%
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Black
6%
5%
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White
2%
21%
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Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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Diversity Score
0.42
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Eligible for Free Lunch
83%
51%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
7%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Clark Middle School's ranking?
Clark Middle School is ranked #840 out of 3,649 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in California.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% CA state average).
How many students attend Clark Middle School?
836 students attend Clark Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of Clark Middle School students are Hispanic, 14% of students are Asian, 6% of students are Black, 2% of students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Clark Middle School?
Clark Middle School has a student ration of 24:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
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 San Diego Unified School District.

School Calendar

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Event
Date
First Day of Black History Month
February 01, 2024 (Thursday)
First Day of Women's History Month
March 01, 2024 (Friday)
First Day of Asian Pacific American Heritage Month
May 01, 2024 (Wednesday)
First Day of LGBTQ+ Pride Month
June 01, 2024 (Saturday)

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Quick Stats (2023-24)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 836 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 24:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 98%
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Top 30%
  • Math Proficiency
    : <50% (Top 20%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : <50% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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