Joyce Clark Middle School
Tel:
(520)515-2714
- Joyce Clark Middle School serves 809 students in grades 7-8.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 36% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 42%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 37% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 42%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the Arizona state level of 19:1.
- Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 62%.
Top Placements
Joyce Clark Middle School places among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 10%)
- Community Size Largest student body (number of students) (Top 20%)
School Overview
- Joyce Clark Middle School's student population of 809 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 38 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 7-8 |
| Total Students | 809 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 38 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Joyce Clark Middle School's student:teacher ratio of 21:1 has increased from 20:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Joyce Clark Middle School is 0.67, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (AZ) |
| Overall School Rank | #801 out of 1,842 schools (Top 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 36% | 42% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 37% | 42% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 21:1 | 19:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 6% |
| Asian | 3% | 3% |
| Hispanic | 37% | 45% |
| Black | 6% | 5% |
| White | 43% | 38% |
| Hawaiian | 1% | n/a |
| Two or more races | 10% | 3% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.67 | 0.65 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 38% | 42% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 6% | 9% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Sierra Vista Unified School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, AZ Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Joyce Clark Middle School is Sierra Vista Online (1.0 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Leman Academy Of Excellence Sierra Vista (0.7 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Town & Country Elementary School (0.2 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Sierra Vista Town & Country Elementary School Grades: PK-6 | 379 students
0.2 miles
1313 S. Lenzner Ave
Sierra Vista, AZ 85635
(520)515-2714 0.2 PK-6 379 - Sierra Vista Leman Academy Of Excellence Sierra Vista Charter School
Grades: K-8 | 254 students
0.7 miles
1000 East Wilcox Drive
Sierra Vista, AZ 85635
(480)461-3200 0.7 K-8 254 - Sierra Vista Village Meadows Elementary School Grades: K-6 | 496 students
0.8 miles
905 El Camino Real
Sierra Vista, AZ 85635
(520)515-2714 0.8 K-6 496 - Sierra Vista Sierra Vista Online Grades: 9-12 | 10 students
1.0 miles
3555 East Fry Boulevard
Sierra Vista, AZ 85635
(520)515-2928 1.0 9-12 10 - Sierra Vista Center For Academic Success #5 Charter School
Grades: K-8 | 395 students
1.1 miles
900 Carmelita Drive
Sierra Vista, AZ 85635
(520)458-4200 1.1 K-8 395
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