Serving 719 students in grades 6-8, Clark Middle School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Kentucky for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 50% (which was higher than the Kentucky state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 51% (which was lower than the Kentucky state average of 54%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 was higher than the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment was 17% of the student body (majority Black), which was lower than the Kentucky state average of 28% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
719 students
Total Classroom Teachers
41 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)50%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)51%
54%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
5%
10%
Black
8%
11%
White
83%
72%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
52%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% KY state average), while 51% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 54% KY state average).
How many students attend Clark Middle School?
719 students attend Clark Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of Clark Middle School students are White, 8% of students are Black, 5% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Clark Middle School?
Clark Middle School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
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 Clark County School District.
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