Enrollment
824
Texas · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Frisco, TX
Clark Middle
Federal NCES profile for Clark Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 482001008729
👥 S:T ratio 52
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 18
📋 Attendance 62
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Clark Middle earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 76% of Texas schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #6 of 16
- middle schools in Frisco · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.1:1
- small classes for Texas
- 21.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Clark Middle has class sizes smaller than 76% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Clark Middle ranks #6 of 16 middle schools in Frisco, TX.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
68.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.1:1
vs 14.7:1 Texas avg
-18% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
21.2%
vs 61.9% Texas avg
-66% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Clark Middle compares with Texas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Clark Middle
Clark Middle is a mid-sized middle school in Frisco, Texas, enrolling 824 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 12.1:1 puts it in the smaller third of Texas schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 21.2% free-meal eligibility runs 66% below the Texas average.
Enrollment of 824 puts it in the larger third of Texas schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 8,960 scored Texas schools.
Against 788 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #137.
Its student body is led by Asian (39%) and White (26%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 73/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 412 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
15.3% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The surrounding Frisco Isd spends $9,891 per pupil, 28% below the Texas average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 1 expulsion at this campus for 2021-22.
Frisco Isd also operates Wakeland H S (2,230 students) and Reedy H S (2,201 students) alongside Clark Middle.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Clark Middle compares
Clark Middle on the metrics families compare, against Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.1:1 | ▼ 18% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 21.2% | ▼ 66% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 824 | top 18% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.1:1
Leaner classes than 75% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
824
Bigger than 86% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
21.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 66% below the Texas average of 61.9%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
12.1:1
students per teacher
- 18% below state mean
Top 24% in Texas - lower ratio than 76% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
15.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$9,891
per pupil, district-wide
- below Texas avg of $13,644
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 412 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
72
in-school suspensions + 31 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 8.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 12.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
Asian 39.4%
White 25.8%
Hispanic or Latino 18.1%
African American 13.1%
Two or More 3.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: Asian at 39.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 72.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 72.7, Clark Middle is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Frisco Isd, which includes Clark Middle.
$9,891
Per student
-28%
vs Texas
Avg $13,644
-40%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 75.4%
State 16.3%
Federal 8.3%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Clark Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wakeland H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Reedy H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lebanon Trail H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Centennial H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lone Star H S | Larger | Similar 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
- 2,230
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 2,201
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 2,173
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 2,018
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 2,004
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Similar middle schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Texas, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~824 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~12.1:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Clark Middle
How many students attend Clark Middle?
Clark Middle has 824 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Frisco, TX.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Clark Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Clark Middle is 12.1:1, which is 18% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 23% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Clark Middle?
21.2% of students at Clark Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Clark Middle?
The largest demographic group at Clark Middle is Asian at 39.4% of enrollment, in Frisco, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 72.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Clark Middle?
Clark Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Clark Middle rank among middle schools in Frisco?
By Resource Investment Index, Clark Middle ranks #6 of 16 middle schools in Frisco, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Frisco on the city page.
Is Clark Middle a good school?
Clark Middle earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 76% of Texas schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Frisco Isd?
Besides Clark Middle, Frisco Isd also operates Wakeland H S (2,230 students), Reedy H S (2,201 students), and Lebanon Trail H S (2,173 students). See the Frisco Isd district page for the complete list.
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