- Enrollment
- 2,485
- Students per teacher
- 25.9:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · San Diego, CA
Clark Middle
Federal NCES profile for Clark Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 18/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 063432007316
👥 S:T ratio 10
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Clark Middle earns 18/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median.
- #34 of 37
- middle schools in San Diego · Resource Index
- 18
- Resource Index · Lower
- 22.5:1
- students per teacher
- 83.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Clark Middle has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Clark Middle ranks #34 of 37 middle schools in San Diego, CA.
School address
District: San Diego Unified · California
NCES ID 063432007316 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-64 students YoY
Clark Middle shrank from 799 students in 2022-23 to 735 in 2023-24 (-8.0%).
Teacher FTE lost 31.9 → 31.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-64 students YoY 063432007316 · San Diego, CA Middle · MID · TRAD
696 enr · 22.5:1 · 83.4% lunch · RII 18
Nearest enrollment peer: Henry High (2,485 students)
Clark Middle shrank from 799 students in 2022-23 to 735 in 2023-24 (-8.0%). Teacher FTE lost 31.9 → 31.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Clark Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Henry High
Henry High
2,485 students
- Mira Mesa High
Mira Mesa High
2,187 students
- Hoover High
Hoover High
2,011 students
- Scripps Ranch
Scripps Ranch High
1,890 students
- Point Loma Hig
Point Loma High
1,724 students
- This school 696
Clark Middle
696 students
What this shows Clark Middle reports 696 students on the CCD universe file.
How Clark Middle compares
Clark Middle is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 22.5:1 | ▲ 5% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 83.4% | ▲ 50% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 696 | top 24% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22.5:1
Leaner classes than 9% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
696
Bigger than 80% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
83.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 50% above the California average of 55.5%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
22.5:1
students per teacher
- 5% above state mean
Top 58% in California - lower ratio than 42% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
46.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$20,783
per pupil, district-wide
- above California avg of $18,665
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 348 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 77 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 11.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 6 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 75.0%
Asian 10.6%
African American 8.9%
White 2.3%
Two or More 2.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 75.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 41.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 41.7, Clark Middle is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
District finance for San Diego Unified reports $20,783 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Clark Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Henry High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mira Mesa High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hoover High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Scripps Ranch High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Point Loma High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Clark Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,187
- Students per teacher
- 24.9:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 2,011
- Students per teacher
- 20.5:1
- Resource Index
- 12/100
- Enrollment
- 1,890
- Students per teacher
- 27:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 1,724
- Students per teacher
- 26.1:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
Similar middle schools in San Diego
6 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Oak Valley Middle
Standard public school
1,503 students 24.6:1 students per teacher
Bernardo Heights Middle
Standard public school
1,487 students 24.4:1 students per teacher
Marshall Middle
Standard public school
1,390 students 27.3:1 students per teacher
Mesa Verde Middle
Standard public school
1,178 students 28.7:1 students per teacher
Black Mountain Middle
Standard public school
1,077 students 22.9:1 students per teacher
Lewis Middle
Standard public school
1,013 students 25.3:1 students per teacher
Nationwide middle schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~696 students)
Frequently asked questions about Clark Middle
How many students attend Clark Middle?
Clark Middle has 696 students enrolled. It is a middle school in San Diego, CA. CCD year-over-year: 799 (2022-23) → 735 (2023-24), down 64.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Clark Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Clark Middle is 22.5:1, which is 5% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 43% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Clark Middle?
83.4% of students at Clark Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Clark Middle?
The largest demographic group at Clark Middle is Hispanic or Latino at 75.0% of enrollment, in San Diego, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Clark Middle?
Clark Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 18/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Clark Middle rank among middle schools in San Diego?
By Resource Investment Index, Clark Middle ranks #34 of 37 middle schools in San Diego, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in San Diego on the city page.
What other schools are in San Diego Unified?
Besides Clark Middle, San Diego Unified also operates Henry High (2,485 students), Mira Mesa High (2,187 students), and Hoover High (2,011 students). See the San Diego Unified district page for the complete list.