Jonas Clarke Middle
823 Students
Middle School 6th - 8th
School Overview
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.
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.
823
Total Students
88.0
Full-Time Teachers
9.4
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
Student Demographics Data Table
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| White | 329 |
| Hispanic | 35 |
| Black | 37 |
| Asian | 365 |
| Two or More | 55 |
| American Indian | 1 |
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Asian365 (44.4 %)
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White329 (40.0 %)
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Two or More55 (6.7 %)
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Black37 (4.5 %)
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Hispanic35 (4.3 %)
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American Indian1 (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: | Lexington |
| Phone: | (781)861-2450 |
| Website: | http://www.lexingtonma.org/clarke-middle |
| Grade Range: | 6th - 8th |
| Total Students: | 823 |
| Full-Time Teachers (FTE): | 88.0 |
| Pupil/Teacher Ratio: | 9.4 |
| NSLP Participation:1 | Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO |
| Qualified Free Lunch: | 0 |
| Qualified Reduced Lunch: | 0 |
Grades Taught
Grade 6
267
Grade 7
267
Grade 8
289
Grades Taught Data Table
| Grade | Student Count |
|---|---|
| Grade 6 | 267 |
| Grade 7 | 267 |
| Grade 8 | 289 |
Gender Ratio
Student Gender Ratio Data Table
| Gender | Student Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 403 | 49% |
| Male | 419 | 50.9% |
| Not Specified | 1 | 0.1% |
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