JONAS CLARKE MIDDLE SCHOOL
Jonas Clarke Middle is a public middle school that is part of the Lexington school district, located in Lexington, MA with about 926 students offering grade levels from 6th Grade to 8th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 86 teachers, Jonas Clarke Middle has a student/teacher ratio of about 10:1. 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.
Jonas Clarke Middle School, located in Lexington, Massachusetts, is a high-performing public middle school serving students in grades 6 through 8. It is widely recognized for its rigorous academic environment and commitment to fostering a community of learners who are intellectually curious and socially responsible. The school places a strong emphasis on a well-rounded education, balancing challenging core curricula in math, science, humanities, and world languages with a variety of elective offerings and extracurricular activities that encourage student growth beyond the classroom.
The school is deeply integrated into the Lexington Public Schools district, which is consistently ranked among the top districts in Massachusetts. Clarke Middle School is noted for its dedicated faculty, robust support services, and an active parent community that works closely with staff to provide a supportive transition for students moving from elementary to high school. By prioritizing both academic excellence and social-emotional development, the school aims to prepare its diverse student body to be effective communicators, critical thinkers, and engaged citizens in an increasingly global society.
For more information, contact Jonas Clarke Middle at (781) 861-2450 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Lexington, MA 02421
(781) 861-2450
http://clarke.lexingtonma.org
JONAS CLARKE MIDDLE SCHOOL is a public school in Lexington, MA with about 926 enrolled students. See other public middle schools in Massachusetts
School Details
- Level:
- Middle School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Lexington
- Total Students:
- 926
- Teachers:
- 86.49
- NSLP Status:1
- Missing
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Not a Title I school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* 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.
School Demographics for 926 students
- White
- 44.8%
- Asian
- 41.6%
- Black or African American
- 5.1%
- Two or more races
- 4.6%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 3.9%
- Female
- 47.3%
- Male
- 52.7%
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.