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.
823
Total Students
88.0
Full-Time Teachers
9.4
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Jonas Clarke Middle
Demographic Student Count
White329
Hispanic35
Black37
Asian365
Two or More55
American Indian1
  • Asian
    365 (44.4 %)
  • White
    329 (40.0 %)
  • Two or More
    55 (6.7 %)
  • Black
    37 (4.5 %)
  • Hispanic
    35 (4.3 %)
  • 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: 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

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Jonas Clarke Middle
Grade Student Count
Grade 6267
Grade 7267
Grade 8289
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Jonas Clarke Middle
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female40349%
Male41950.9%
Not Specified10.1%
Nearby Middle Schools (Within 10 Miles)