Joyce Clark Middle School
Joyce Clark Middle School serves 750 students in grades 7-8.
Joyce Clark Middle School placed in the top 50% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 44% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 45%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 42% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 45%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2022)
- Grades: 7-8
- Students: 750 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 23:1
- Minority Enrollment: 57%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in AZ
- Math Proficiency: 44% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 42% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
School Overview
Joyce Clark Middle School's student population of 750 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has declined by 15% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
Total Students
750 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers

Students by Grade

School Calendar
School Rankings
Joyce Clark Middle School is ranked within the top 50% of all 2,120 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2018-19 school year.
The diversity score of Joyce Clark Middle School is 0.65, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1016 out of 2120 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
45%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
45%

Student : Teacher Ratio
23:1
17:1

American Indian
n/a
5%

Asian
2%
3%

Hispanic
40%
46%

Black
5%
6%

White
43%
36%

Hawaiian
2%
n/a
Two or more races
8%
4%

All Ethnic Groups



Eligible for Free Lunch
42%
42%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
9%

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
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