Serving 1,044 students in grades 6-8, Jessie M Clark Middle School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Kentucky for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 52% (which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 57% (which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 27% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 1,044 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 31%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in KY
- Math Proficiency: 52% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 57% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 32% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
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Jessie M Clark Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kentucky for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
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Jessie M Clark Middle School's student population of 1,044 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 69 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,044 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
69 teachers
Students by Grade
Jessie M Clark Middle School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,267 schools in Kentucky (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Jessie M Clark Middle School is 0.50, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.45. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#166 out of 1267 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
57%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
22%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
6%
2%
Hispanic
8%
9%
Black
10%
11%
White
69%
73%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
32%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
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Jessie M Clark Middle School is ranked #166 out of 1,267 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Kentucky.
What schools are Jessie M Clark Middle School often compared to?
Jessie M Clark Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Morton Middle School, Beaumont Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
52% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% KY state average), while 57% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% KY state average).
How many students attend Jessie M Clark Middle School?
1,044 students attend Jessie M Clark Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of Jessie M Clark Middle School students are White, 10% of students are Black, 8% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 6% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Jessie M Clark Middle School?
Jessie M Clark Middle School has a student ration of 15:1, which is equal to the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What grades does Jessie M Clark Middle School offer ?
Jessie M Clark Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Jessie M Clark Middle School part of?
Jessie M Clark Middle School is part of Fayette County School District.
In what neighborhood is Jessie M Clark Middle School located?
Jessie M Clark Middle School is located in the Stonewall Community neighborhood of Lexington, KY. There are 1 other public schools located in Stonewall Community.
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