CLARK MIDDLE SCHOOL

Clark Middle is a Title I public middle school that is part of the San Diego Unified school district, located in San Diego, CA with about 1,020 students offering grade levels from 6th Grade to 8th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 42 teachers, Clark Middle has a student/teacher ratio of about 24:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Monroe Clark Middle School, located in the City Heights neighborhood of San Diego, is a diverse public school serving students in grades 6–8. As part of the San Diego Unified School District, the school is deeply integrated into its urban community, striving to provide a supportive learning environment that emphasizes both academic growth and social-emotional development. The campus is known for its commitment to inclusive education and its focus on preparing students for the rigors of high school through a structured, standards-based curriculum.

Beyond core academics, Monroe Clark Middle School offers various programs designed to engage students through extracurricular activities and community partnerships. The school places a high priority on fostering a safe, collaborative culture where students are encouraged to be "College, Career, and Community Ready." By leveraging its location in a vibrant, multicultural area, the school works to provide students with the resources and mentorship necessary to navigate the challenges of adolescence while building a strong foundation for their future educational paths.

For more information, contact Clark Middle at (619) 344-4200 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

4388 Thorn St.
San Diego, CA 92105-4238
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CLARK MIDDLE SCHOOL is a public Title I school in San Diego, CA with about 1,020 enrolled students. See other public middle schools in California

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Middle School
Charter School:*
No
District:
San Diego Unified
Total Students:
1,020
Teachers:
42.11
NSLP Status:1
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
6th Grade
7th Grade
8th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 1,020 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending CLARK MIDDLE SCHOOL is predominantly Hispanic/Latino, representing about 76% of the student body.

Hispanic/Latino
76.3%
Asian
12.8%
Black or African American
7.0%
Two or more races
2.5%
White
1.3%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0.1%

Female
48.9%
Male
51.1%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.