Joyce Clark Middle School

Sierra Vista Unified District (4175)
1045 S LENZNER AVE
SIERRA VISTA, AZ 85635
670 Students
Middle School 7th - 8th
School Overview
Joyce Clark Middle School (JCMS), located in Sierra Vista, Arizona, is part of the Sierra Vista Unified School District. The school serves as a central hub for students in the middle grades, emphasizing a supportive environment that bridges the transition between elementary and high school. With a focus on academic rigor and personal growth, the school offers a curriculum designed to prepare students for the challenges of secondary education while fostering social and emotional development.

Beyond core academic subjects, Joyce Clark Middle School provides various extracurricular opportunities, including athletics, clubs, and elective programs, which encourage students to explore their interests and build a sense of community. The school benefits from its location in Sierra Vista, a community deeply connected to the nearby Fort Huachuca, often resulting in a diverse student body and a strong emphasis on school spirit and local engagement. Parents and community members interested in specific school policies, calendars, or registration information can find comprehensive resources on the official district website.
670
Total Students
32.0
Full-Time Teachers
20.9
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    288 (43.0 %)
  • Hispanic
    286 (42.7 %)
  • Two or More
    49 (7.3 %)
  • Black
    38 (5.7 %)
  • Asian
    5 (0.7 %)
  • Pacific Islander
    3 (0.4 %)
  • American Indian
    1 (0.1 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Middle School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: Sierra Vista Unified District (4175)
Phone: (520)515-2930
Website: http://www.svusd68.org/o/jcms
Grade Range: 7th - 8th
Total Students: 670
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 32.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 20.9
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 0
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

1 National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught
Grade 7 316
Grade 8 354
Gender Ratio
Nearby Middle Schools (Within 10 Miles)
Colonel Smith Middle School
Fort Huachuca Accommodation District (4167)
247 Students
67601 Cushing
FORT HUACHUCA, AZ 85613 (3.2 miles away)
Middle School 6th - 8th