Serving 835 students in grades 6-8, Clark Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Alaska for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 3% (which is lower than the Alaska state average of 23%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 13% (which is lower than the Alaska state average of 29%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Alaska state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Asian and American Indian), which is higher than the Alaska state average of 53% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 835 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 91%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AK
- Math Proficiency: 3% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 13% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 11% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education
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Clark Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alaska for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
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Clark Middle School's student population of 835 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 42 teachers has declined by 17% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
835 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
42 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
Clark Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 459 schools in Alaska (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Clark Middle School is 0.85, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#416 out of 459 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
3%
23%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
13%
29%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
11%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
15:1
American Indian
14%
22%
Asian
17%
5%
Hispanic
12%
8%
Black
9%
2%
White
9%
47%
Hawaiian
21%
3%
Two or more races
18%
13%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
12%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education
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Clark Middle School is ranked #416 out of 459 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Alaska.
What schools are Clark Middle School often compared to?
Clark Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Nicholas J. Begich Middle School, Airport Heights Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
3% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 23% AK state average), while 13% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 29% AK state average).
How many students attend Clark Middle School?
835 students attend Clark Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
21% of Clark Middle School students are Hawaiian, 18% of students are Two or more races, 17% of students are Asian, 14% of students are American Indian, 12% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Black, and 9% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Clark Middle School?
Clark Middle School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Alaska state average of 15:1.
What grades does Clark Middle School offer ?
Clark Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Clark Middle School part of?
Clark Middle School is part of Anchorage School District.
In what neighborhood is Clark Middle School located?
Clark Middle School is located in the Mountain View neighborhood of Anchorage, AK. There are 2 other public schools located in Mountain View.
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Great staff and faculty at Clark and the students. Anchorage is lucky to have a school like this in its city. Great School!
Review Clark Middle School. Reviews should be a few sentences in length. Please include any comments on:
- Quality of academic programs, teachers, and facilities
- Availability of music, art, sports and other extracurricular activities
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