- Enrollment
- 1,388
- Students per teacher
- 35.6:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Princeton, TX
Clark Middle
Federal NCES profile for Clark Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 52/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 483585004060
👥 S:T ratio 53
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 52
📋 Attendance 32
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Clark Middle earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 79% of Texas schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #1 of 11
- public schools in Princeton · Resource Index
- 52
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.7:1
- small classes for Texas
- 56.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Clark Middle has class sizes smaller than 79% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Clark Middle ranks #1 of 11 public schools in Princeton, TX.
School address
District: Princeton Isd · Texas
NCES ID 483585004060 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-202 students YoY
Clark Middle shrank from 707 students in 2022-23 to 505 in 2023-24 (-28.6%).
Teacher FTE lost 42.0 → 34.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-202 students YoY 483585004060 · Princeton, TX Middle · SMALL · TRAD
479 enr · 11.7:1 · 56.9% lunch · RII 52
Nearest enrollment peer: Lovelady H S (1,388 students)
Clark Middle shrank from 707 students in 2022-23 to 505 in 2023-24 (-28.6%). Teacher FTE lost 42.0 → 34.3 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
- Lovelady H S
Lovelady H S
1,388 students
- Princeton H S
Princeton H S
1,262 students
- Southard Middl
Southard Middle
929 students
- Lowe El
Lowe El
675 students
- Mayfield El
Mayfield El
668 students
- This school 479
Clark Middle
479 students
What this shows Clark Middle reports 479 students on the CCD universe file.
How Clark Middle compares
Clark Middle is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11.7:1 | ▼ 20% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 56.9% | ▼ 8% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 479 | top 53% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.7:1
Leaner classes than 78% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
479
Bigger than 59% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
56.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 8% below the Texas average of 61.9%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
11.7:1
students per teacher
- 20% below state mean
Top 21% in Texas - lower ratio than 79% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
27.3%
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
$10,598
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 240 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
216
in-school suspensions + 113 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 45.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 68.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 40.1%
African American 29.9%
White 18.4%
Asian 7.3%
Two or More 3.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 40.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 70.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 70.9, Clark Middle is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Princeton Isd reports $10,598 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lovelady H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Princeton H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Southard Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lowe El | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mayfield El | 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
- 1,262
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 929
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 675
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 668
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
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 (~479 students)
Frequently asked questions about Clark Middle
How many students attend Clark Middle?
Clark Middle has 479 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Princeton, TX. CCD year-over-year: 707 (2022-23) → 505 (2023-24), down 202.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Clark Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Clark Middle is 11.7:1, which is 20% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 25% 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?
56.9% 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 Hispanic or Latino at 40.1% of enrollment, in Princeton, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 70.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Clark Middle?
Clark Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 52/100 (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 public schools in Princeton?
By Resource Investment Index, Clark Middle ranks #1 of 11 public schools in Princeton, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Princeton on the city page.
What other schools are in Princeton Isd?
Besides Clark Middle, Princeton Isd also operates Lovelady H S (1,388 students), Princeton H S (1,262 students), and Southard Middle (929 students). See the Princeton Isd district page for the complete list.