Clark Middle School

Summary:

Clark Middle School is a public middle school located in Anchorage, Alaska, serving grades 6-8 with a student population of 835. The school is part of the Anchorage School District, which is ranked 14 out of 24 districts in the state and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Despite its diverse student population, Clark Middle School consistently ranks among the lowest-performing middle schools in Alaska, with a statewide ranking between 84-94 out of 84-99 schools over the past several years. The school's performance on standardized tests is significantly below the district and state averages across all grade levels and subject areas. This is in stark contrast to nearby schools like Mirror Lake Middle School, Goldenview Middle School, and Romig Middle School, which consistently outperform Clark Middle School on standardized tests and have higher statewide rankings.

The school's diverse student population, with a significant representation of minority groups, is not reflected in its academic outcomes. The school's ranking for specific student subgroups, such as African American, Hispanic, and Native American students, is among the lowest in the state, indicating significant racial achievement gaps. Additionally, the fact that 100% of Clark Middle School's students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch suggests that the school serves a community with high levels of poverty, which may contribute to the challenges the school faces in improving academic outcomes.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 150 South Bragaw St
       Anchorage, AK  99508-1398


(907) 742-4700

District: Anchorage School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
90th of 91 Alaska Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $15,430 Help


Feeder schools for Clark Middle School:

Elementary:    Mountain View Elementary
    Nunaka Valley Elementary
    Ptarmigan Elementary
    Russian Jack Elementary
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Student/teacher ratio:  20.0 Help
Number of students:  835

Racial breakdown:

Pacific Islander:
21.1%
Two or more races:
18.1%
Asian:
17.2%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  100% Help


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Compare Details Clark Middle School ranks worse than 98.9% of middle schools in Alaska. It also ranks last among 11 ranked middle schools in the Anchorage School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 4.15. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at Clark Middle School is diverse. Racial makeup is: Pacific Islander (21.1%), two or more races (18.1%), Asian (17.2%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 100% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the highest percentage in the Anchorage School District. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Clark Middle School is 20. 9 middle schools in the Anchorage School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Clark Middle School is $15,430, which is the 4th highest among 11 middle schools in the Anchorage School District.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Clark Middle School:

SchoolDigger ranks Clark Middle School 90th of 91 Alaska public middle schools. (See Clark Middle School in the ranking list.)

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Anchorage School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Anchorage School District 14th of 24 Alaska school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Clark Middle School

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Rank History for all students at Clark Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AK State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2005 34.42 81st 138 41.3%
2006 45.05 73rd 132 44.7%
2007 53.37 65th 128 49.2%
2010 35.05 79th 136 41.9%
2011 36.11 79th 133 40.6%
2012 39.33 76th 135 43.7%
2013 36.95 77th 136 43.4%
2014 37.74 75th 138 45.7%
2015 28.28 100th 151 33.8%
2017 6.72 85th 88 3.4%
2018 6.82 92nd 96 4.2%
2019 6.23 96th 99 3.0%
2021 3.78 84th 84 0.0%
2022 3.49 94th 95 1.1%
2023 3.13 91st 92 1.1%
2024 4.15 90th 91 1.1%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Clark Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AK State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 3.75 34th 34 0.0%
2021 4.65 30th 30 0.0%
2023 5.94 31st 31 0.0%
2024 5.96 31st 31 0.0%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Clark Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AK State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 9.94 2nd 3 33.3%
2021 8.68 7th 7 0.0%
2022 11.16 7th 7 0.0%
2023 16.91 6th 7 14.3%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Clark Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AK State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 12.36 62nd 64 3.1%
2021 9.35 43rd 43 0.0%
2022 8.42 43rd 43 0.0%
2023 6.15 55th 55 0.0%
2024 6.46 54th 54 0.0%
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Rank History for Migrant students at Clark Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AK State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 8.84 24th 24 0.0%
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Rank History for Homeless students at Clark Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AK State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 17.53 1st 2 50.0%
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Rank History for Female students at Clark Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AK State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 5.07 73rd 74 1.4%
2021 4.46 56th 57 1.8%
2022 3.69 65th 66 1.5%
2023 2.43 66th 66 0.0%
2024 3.50 69th 69 0.0%
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Rank History for Male students at Clark Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AK State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 4.71 73rd 73 0.0%
2021 3.56 62nd 62 0.0%
2022 3.12 67th 68 1.5%
2023 2.88 72nd 72 0.0%
2024 3.44 72nd 72 0.0%
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Rank History for Asian students at Clark Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AK State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 11.00 21st 22 4.5%
2021 12.66 13th 13 0.0%
2022 9.80 14th 15 6.7%
2023 7.92 19th 19 0.0%
2024 10.29 16th 16 0.0%
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Rank History for African American students at Clark Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AK State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 21.03 3rd 4 25.0%
2021 30.92 1st 1 0.0%
2022 12.55 3rd 3 0.0%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Clark Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AK State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 12.50 18th 19 5.3%
2022 3.34 19th 19 0.0%
2024 5.22 26th 26 0.0%
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Rank History for Native American students at Clark Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AK State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 12.58 37th 40 7.5%
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Rank History for White students at Clark Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AK State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 15.16 65th 72 9.7%
2021 15.98 57th 58 1.7%
2022 10.77 65th 69 5.8%
2023 12.02 71st 75 5.3%
2024 4.74 74th 74 0.0%
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Data source: test scores: Alaska Department of Education and Early Developmenr, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Alaska Department of Education and Early Development

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Reviews:
by a student
Tuesday, February 27, 2018

Open Quote Too much bullying 24/7 and very poor education. I used to be popular in Mt. View then years later ever since we went to Clark everything went off the charts I had like 20 or less friends as if I lost a bunch of friends. Clark Middle School ruined everything too many people and education is horrible. I had lack of help, projects had too much steps, lack of air, math and science classes were too advanced and complicated for middle school. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Clark Middle School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 351 103 30 28 102 n/a n/a 0 614
1990 367 99 34 37 113 n/a n/a 0 650
1991 389 107 46 35 148 n/a n/a 0 725
1992 403 120 49 44 148 n/a n/a 0 764
1993 393 147 49 51 167 n/a n/a 0 807
1994 368 169 50 47 168 n/a n/a 0 802
1995 367 153 86 59 172 n/a n/a 0 837
1996 367 153 86 59 172 n/a n/a 0 837
1997 359 157 116 49 198 n/a n/a 0 879
1998 299 156 117 52 198 n/a n/a 0 822
1999 283 148 144 45 203 n/a n/a 0 823
2000 254 135 157 50 227 n/a n/a 0 823
2001 249 129 176 63 204 n/a n/a 0 821
2002 247 167 265 87 203 n/a n/a 0 969
2003 247 167 265 87 203 n/a n/a 0 969
2004 208 166 269 80 218 n/a n/a 0 941
2005 181 149 267 71 190 n/a n/a 0 858
2006 171 110 253 70 184 n/a n/a 0 788
2007 152 124 256 73 198 n/a n/a 0 803
2010 139 129 261 128 150 106 126 0 1039
2011 142 154 256 141 132 126 143 0 1094
2012 121 160 268 137 160 115 175 0 1136
2013 126 153 272 139 163 135 184 0 1172
2014 120 151 261 139 139 135 181 0 1126
2015 89 116 239 124 135 151 156 0 1010
2016 80 118 217 128 117 156 149 0 965
2017 79 122 230 119 113 167 147 0 977
2018 74 104 211 101 85 180 145 0 900
2019 59 89 199 98 109 165 147 0 866
2020 59 113 206 103 103 151 136 0 871
2021 50 100 177 117 98 153 114 0 809
2022 65 108 183 123 121 162 138 0 900
2023 74 77 144 97 116 176 151 0 835

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Clark Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 614 31.2 19.6 31.6
1990 650 30.0 21.6 24.3
1991 725 34.3 21.1 29
1992 764 34.3 22.2 33.5
1993 807 34.3 23.5 31.7
1994 802 34.3 23.4 31.9
1995 837 49.7 16.8 40.7
1996 837 49.7 16.8 40.7
1997 879 49.7 17.7 45.2
1998 822 47.7 17.2 53.3
1999 823 53.6 15.4 61.5
2000 823 55.2 14.9 59.1
2001 821 55.8 14.7 48
2002 969 64.8 15.0 63.6
2003 969 64.8 15.0 63.6
2004 941 59.9 15.7 66.7
2005 858 58.0 14.8 67.1
2006 788 59.9 13.2 79.1
2007 803 53.1 15.1 77.6
2010 1039 63.4 16.3 77.6
2011 1094 75.5 14.4 73.7
2012 1136 68.0 16.7 75.3
2013 1172 65.3 17.9 81.4
2014 1126 67.1 16.7 82
2015 1010 59.0 17.1 99.5
2016 965 55.0 17.5 100
2017 977 53.7 18.1 100
2018 900 54.3 16.5 100
2019 866 51.2 16.9 n/a
2020 871 44.6 19.4 100
2021 809 45.9 17.5 n/a
2022 900 45.0 20.0 n/a
2023 835 41.6 20.0 100

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Clark Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 614 31.2 19.6 31.6
1990 650 30.0 21.6 24.3
1991 725 34.3 21.1 29
1992 764 34.3 22.2 33.5
1993 807 34.3 23.5 31.7
1994 802 34.3 23.4 31.9
1995 837 49.7 16.8 40.7
1996 837 49.7 16.8 40.7
1997 879 49.7 17.7 45.2
1998 822 47.7 17.2 53.3
1999 823 53.6 15.4 61.5
2000 823 55.2 14.9 59.1
2001 821 55.8 14.7 48
2002 969 64.8 15.0 63.6
2003 969 64.8 15.0 63.6
2004 941 59.9 15.7 66.7
2005 858 58.0 14.8 67.1
2006 788 59.9 13.2 79.1
2007 803 53.1 15.1 77.6
2010 1039 63.4 16.3 77.6
2011 1094 75.5 14.4 73.7
2012 1136 68.0 16.7 75.3
2013 1172 65.3 17.9 81.4
2014 1126 67.1 16.7 82
2015 1010 59.0 17.1 99.5
2016 965 55.0 17.5 100
2017 977 53.7 18.1 100
2018 900 54.3 16.5 100
2019 866 51.2 16.9 n/a
2020 871 44.6 19.4 100
2021 809 45.9 17.5 n/a
2022 900 45.0 20.0 n/a
2023 835 41.6 20.0 100

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Clark Middle School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $2,067 (13.4%) $13,363 (86.6%) $15,430

Data source: Alaska Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Clark Middle School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 96th of 99 Middle schoolsRanks 91st of 92 Middle schools
 1.9%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
8th Grade Science (Clark Middle School)24.912.6
 12.4%
   8th Grade Science (Anchorage School District)45.237.3
 8%
   8th Grade Science (Alaska)43.134.5
 8.6%
All Grades Science (Clark Middle School)24.912.6
 12.4%
   All Grades Science (Anchorage School District)46.639.4
 7.2%
   All Grades Science (Alaska)44.736.9
 7.7%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students866835
 3.6%
African American8977
 13.5%
American Indian109116
 6.4%
Asian199144
 27.6%
Hispanic9897
 1%
Pacific Islander165176
 6.7%
White5974
 25.4%
Two or More Races147151
 2.7%


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Students at Clark Middle School are 21% Pacific Islander, 18% Two or more races, 17% Asian, 14% American Indian, 12% Hispanic, 9% African American, 9% White.

In the 2022-23 school year, 835 students attended Clark Middle School.

Clark Middle School ranks in the bottom 1.1% of Alaska middle schools.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Alaska Department of Education and Early Developmenr.

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