- Enrollment
- 1,715
- Students per teacher
- 22.6:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Sierra Vista, AZ
Joyce Clark Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Joyce Clark Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 040146000078
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Joyce Clark Middle School earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Arizona median.
- #3 of 13
- public schools in Sierra Vista · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.4:1
- students per teacher
- 40.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Joyce Clark Middle School has class sizes near the Arizona median. Computed live against every Arizona school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Joyce Clark Middle School ranks #3 of 13 public schools in Sierra Vista, AZ.
School address
District: Sierra Vista Unified District (4175) · Arizona
NCES ID 040146000078 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-107 students YoY
Joyce Clark Middle School shrank from 670 students in 2022-23 to 563 in 2023-24 (-16.0%).
Teacher FTE lost 32.0 → 29.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-107 students YoY 040146000078 · Sierra Vista, AZ Middle · SMALL · TRAD
462 enr · 14.4:1 · 40.9% lunch · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: Buena High School (1,715 students)
Joyce Clark Middle School shrank from 670 students in 2022-23 to 563 in 2023-24 (-16.0%). Teacher FTE lost 32.0 → 29.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arizona schools → · Find another →
Joyce Clark Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Buena High Sch
Buena High School
1,715 students
- This school 462
Joyce Clark Middle School
462 students
- Huachuca Mount 360
Huachuca Mountain Elementary School
360 students
- Village Meadow 338
Village Meadows Elementary School
338 students
- Town & Country 327
Town & Country Elementary School
327 students
- Pueblo Del Sol 324
Pueblo Del Sol Elementary School
324 students
What this shows Joyce Clark Middle School reports 462 students on the CCD universe file.
How Joyce Clark Middle School compares
Joyce Clark Middle School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Arizona and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Arizona | Arizona avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.4:1 | ▼ 15% | 17:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 40.9% | ▼ 15% | 48.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 462 | top 43% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.4:1
Leaner classes than 53% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
462
Bigger than 57% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
40.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 15% below the Arizona average of 48.3%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14.4:1
students per teacher
- 15% below state mean
Top 31% in Arizona - lower ratio than 69% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
63.9%
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
$10,745
per pupil, district-wide
- below Arizona avg of $13,502
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
56
in-school suspensions + 132 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 12.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 40.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 45.5%
White 39.6%
Two or More 6.5%
African American 5.2%
Asian 1.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 45.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 62.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 62.9, Joyce Clark Middle School is more mixed than the Arizona school average of 47.2.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Sierra Vista Unified District (4175) reports $10,745 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Joyce Clark Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Buena High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Huachuca Mountain Elementary School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Village Meadows Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Town & Country Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Pueblo Del Sol Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Joyce Clark Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 360
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 338
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 327
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 324
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- 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 (~462 students)
Frequently asked questions about Joyce Clark Middle School
How many students attend Joyce Clark Middle School?
Joyce Clark Middle School has 462 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Sierra Vista, AZ. CCD year-over-year: 670 (2022-23) → 563 (2023-24), down 107.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Joyce Clark Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Joyce Clark Middle School is 14.4:1, which is 15% lower than the Arizona average of 17:1 and 8% 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 Joyce Clark Middle School?
40.9% of students at Joyce Clark Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arizona average of 48.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Joyce Clark Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Joyce Clark Middle School is Hispanic or Latino at 45.5% of enrollment, in Sierra Vista, AZ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 62.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Joyce Clark Middle School?
Joyce Clark Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Joyce Clark Middle School rank among public schools in Sierra Vista?
By Resource Investment Index, Joyce Clark Middle School ranks #3 of 13 public schools in Sierra Vista, AZ. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Sierra Vista on the city page.
What other schools are in Sierra Vista Unified District (4175)?
Besides Joyce Clark Middle School, Sierra Vista Unified District (4175) also operates Buena High School (1,715 students), Huachuca Mountain Elementary School (360 students), and Village Meadows Elementary School (338 students). See the Sierra Vista Unified District (4175) district page for the complete list.