- Enrollment
- 2,230
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
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
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-3 students YoY
Clark Middle held near 873 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-3 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 68.8 → 66.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-3 students YoY 482001008729 · Frisco, TX Middle · MID · TRAD
824 enr · 12.1:1 · 21.2% lunch · RII 50
Nearest enrollment peer: Wakeland H S (2,230 students)
Clark Middle held near 873 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-3 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 68.8 → 66.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Clark Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Wakeland H S
Wakeland H S
2,230 students
- Reedy H S
Reedy H S
2,201 students
- Lebanon Trail
Lebanon Trail H S
2,173 students
- Centennial H S
Centennial H S
2,018 students
- Lone Star H S
Lone Star H S
2,004 students
- This school 824
Clark Middle
824 students
What this shows Clark Middle reports 824 students on the CCD universe file.
How Clark Middle compares
Clark Middle held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$10,217
per pupil, district-wide
- below Texas avg of $14,348
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.
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
District finance for Frisco Isd reports $10,217 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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
- 2,201
- 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
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 (~824 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 876 (2022-23) → 873 (2023-24), nearly flat (-3).
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, 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 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.
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.