- Enrollment
- 3,463
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Laredo, TX
Clark Middle
Federal NCES profile for Clark Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 484365007147
👥 S:T ratio 43
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 46
📋 Attendance 23
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Clark Middle earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #6 of 16
- middle schools in Laredo · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.3:1
- students per teacher
- 87.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Clark Middle has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Clark Middle ranks #6 of 16 middle schools in Laredo, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+8 students YoY
Clark Middle held near 576 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+8 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 38.8 → 39.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+8 students YoY 484365007147 · Laredo, TX Middle · MID · TRAD
543 enr · 14.3:1 · 87.7% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: United H S (3,463 students)
Clark Middle held near 576 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+8 headcount). Teacher FTE held 38.8 → 39.0 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
- United H S
United H S
3,463 students
- United South H
United South H S
3,252 students
- Lyndon B Johns
Lyndon B Johnson
3,240 students
- John B Alexand
John B Alexander H S
3,171 students
- Elias Herrera 1,146
Elias Herrera Middle
1,146 students
- This school 543
Clark Middle
543 students
What this shows Clark Middle reports 543 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 | 14.3:1 | ▼ 3% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 87.7% | ▲ 42% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 543 | top 44% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.3:1
Leaner classes than 54% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
543
Bigger than 67% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
87.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 42% above the Texas average of 61.9%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14.3:1
students per teacher
- 3% below state mean
Top 51% in Texas - lower ratio than 49% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
30.8%
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
$12,037
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 272 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
88
in-school suspensions + 27 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 16.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 21.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 96.9%
White 2.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Two or More 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 96.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 6.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 6.0, Clark Middle is less mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for United Isd reports $12,037 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| United H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| United South H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lyndon B Johnson | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| John B Alexander H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Elias Herrera Middle | 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
- 3,252
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 3,240
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 3,171
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 1,146
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
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 (~543 students)
Frequently asked questions about Clark Middle
How many students attend Clark Middle?
Clark Middle has 543 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Laredo, TX. CCD year-over-year: 568 (2022-23) → 576 (2023-24), nearly flat (+8).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Clark Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Clark Middle is 14.3:1, which is 3% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 9% 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?
87.7% 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 96.9% of enrollment, in Laredo, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Clark Middle?
Clark Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (typical 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 Laredo?
By Resource Investment Index, Clark Middle ranks #6 of 16 middle schools in Laredo, 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 Laredo on the city page.
What other schools are in United Isd?
Besides Clark Middle, United Isd also operates United H S (3,463 students), United South H S (3,252 students), and Lyndon B Johnson (3,240 students). See the United Isd district page for the complete list.