Clarkfield Junior Middle School serves 164 students in grades 7-8.
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 was higher than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which was lower than the Minnesota state average of 39% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
Total Students
164 students
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
School Rankings
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1
American Indian
4%
2%
Asian
2%
7%
Hispanic
4%
12%
Black
1%
12%
White
89%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
21%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
17%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Clarkfield Junior Middle School?
164 students attend Clarkfield Junior Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Clarkfield Junior Middle School students are White, 4% of students are American Indian, 4% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Clarkfield Junior Middle School?
Clarkfield Junior Middle School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Clarkfield Junior Middle School offer ?
Clarkfield Junior Middle School offers enrollment in grades 7-8
What school district is Clarkfield Junior Middle School part of?
Clarkfield Junior Middle School is part of Yellow Medicine East School District.
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