CLARKE MIDDLE SCHOOL

SOUTH JEFFERSON CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
11060 US RT 11
ADAMS, NY 13605
435 Students
Middle School 6th - 8th
School Overview
Clarke Middle School is a public middle school located in Adams, New York, serving students within the South Jefferson Central School District. Operating under the "Spartan Pride" motto, the school focuses on fostering a supportive academic environment that bridges the transition between elementary education and high school. The facility is situated along US Route 11 and serves as a central hub for the local community’s adolescent student population.

The school is committed to a well-rounded educational experience that emphasizes both rigorous academic achievement and character development. By leveraging the resources of the South Jefferson Central School District, Clarke Middle School provides a variety of extracurricular activities, athletic programs, and academic support services designed to encourage student engagement. Further information regarding school policies, academic calendars, and district news can be found on their official website at spartanpride.org.
435
Total Students
31.8
Full-Time Teachers
13.7
Student/Teacher Ratio
43.7%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    406 (93.3 %)
  • Hispanic
    12 (2.8 %)
  • Two or More
    10 (2.3 %)
  • Asian
    3 (0.7 %)
  • Black
    2 (0.5 %)
  • American Indian
    1 (0.2 %)
  • Pacific Islander
    1 (0.2 %)
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: SOUTH JEFFERSON CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone: (315)232-4531
Website: http://www.spartanpride.org
Grade Range: 6th - 8th
Total Students: 435
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 31.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 13.7
NSLP Participation:1 N/A
Qualified Free Lunch: 178
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 12

* 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 6 135
Grade 7 133
Grade 8 161
Ungraded 6
Gender Ratio