Serving 155 students in grades 6-8, Wm. N. Clark Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 33% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 155 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 17%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MO
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: WM. N. CLARK MIDDLE's attendance zone serves the entire Fayette, MO school district, covering approximately 197.8 square miles. Most families can expect a typical drive of 15-20 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge located about 15.4 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
School Overview
Wm. N. Clark Middle School's student population of 155 students has grown by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 11 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
155 students
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
School Rankings
Wm. N. Clark Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,076 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Wm. N. Clark Middle School is 0.30, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.52. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1662 out of 2076 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
2%
9%
Black
6%
15%
White
83%
67%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
9%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)11%
20.5%
Eligible for Free Lunch
39%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Wm. N. Clark Middle School's ranking?
Wm. N. Clark Middle School is ranked #1662 out of 2,076 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Missouri.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% MO state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% MO state average).
How many students attend Wm. N. Clark Middle School?
155 students attend Wm. N. Clark Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of Wm. N. Clark Middle School students are White, 9% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Wm. N. Clark Middle School?
Wm. N. Clark Middle School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 12:1.
What grades does Wm. N. Clark Middle School offer ?
Wm. N. Clark Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Wm. N. Clark Middle School part of?
Wm. N. Clark Middle School is part of Fayette R-III School District.
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