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Clarke Middle School

Summary:

Clarke Middle School is a public middle school located in Adams, New York, serving grades 6-8 with a total enrollment of 435 students. The school is part of the Watertown City School District, which is ranked 574 out of 866 districts in New York and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Clarke Middle School has a significantly higher percentage of white students (93.33%) compared to the state average (45.82%) and the nearby schools like Sandy Creek Middle School (64.98%) and Case Middle School (67.09%). While the school's English Language Arts and Mathematics proficiency rates are generally lower than the state average, they are higher than the nearby schools. Notably, Clarke Middle School's 8th-grade science proficiency rate of 65.04% in 2022-2023 is significantly higher than the state average of 47.41%. Additionally, Clarke Middle School students perform exceptionally well on Regents exams, with 100% proficiency in Algebra I and Living Environment, compared to the district and state averages.

Interestingly, Clarke Middle School has a lower percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch (41.38%) compared to the nearby schools (53.23% at Sandy Creek Middle School, 71.25% at Harold T Wiley School, and 70.13% at Case Middle School). The school's spending per student ($9,050 in 2022-2023) is also lower than the nearby schools (e.g., $17,142 at Sandy Creek Middle School). While Clarke Middle School has maintained a relatively consistent performance over the years, there are opportunities for improvement, particularly in closing the achievement gaps for underperforming subgroups and aligning test scores more closely with the state averages.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 11060 Us Rt 11
       Adams, NY  13605-0010

(315) 232-4531

District: South Jefferson Central School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
797th of 1,500 New York Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $9,050 Help


Students who attend Clarke Middle School usually attend:

High:    South Jefferson High School

Feeder schools for Clarke Middle School:

Elementary:    Mannsville Manor Elementary School
    Maynard P Wilson Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio:  13.6 Help
Number of students:  435

Racial breakdown:

White:
93.3%
Hispanic:
2.8%
Two or more races:
2.3%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  41.4% Help


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Compare Details Clarke Middle School ranks worse than 53.1% of middle schools in New York. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 46.1. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (93.3%), Hispanic (2.8%), two or more races (2.3%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 41.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Clarke Middle School is 13.6. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Clarke Middle School is $9,050.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Clarke Middle School:

SchoolDigger ranks Clarke Middle School 797th of 1500 New York public middle schools. (See Clarke Middle School in the ranking list.)

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South Jefferson Central School District:

SchoolDigger ranks South Jefferson Central School District 574th of 866 New York school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Clarke Middle School

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Rank History for all students at Clarke Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 65.37 423rd 1095 61.4%
2007 70.11 376th 1123 66.5%
2008 68.41 454th 1185 61.7%
2009 73.11 348th 1224 71.6%
2010 72.57 364th 1243 70.7%
2011 67.27 465th 1295 64.1%
2012 62.58 548th 1337 59.0%
2013 63.39 435th 1373 68.3%
2014 62.38 436th 1401 68.9%
2015 58.82 511th 1407 63.7%
2016 47.10 720th 1429 49.6%
2017 51.31 669th 1455 54.0%
2018 51.71 655th 1438 54.5%
2019 44.88 736th 1439 48.9%
2021 42.10 704th 1242 43.3%
2022 42.64 839th 1479 43.3%
2023 46.10 797th 1500 46.9%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Clarke Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 28.48 986th 1170 15.7%
2019 24.08 1050th 1139 7.8%
2021 33.45 351st 522 32.8%
2022 30.36 999th 1283 22.1%
2023 32.15 933rd 1307 28.6%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Clarke Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 44.13 645th 1245 48.2%
2019 35.14 796th 1241 35.9%
2021 33.70 645th 935 31.0%
2022 36.90 809th 1306 38.1%
2023 45.86 653rd 1288 49.3%
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Rank History for Female students at Clarke Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 45.50 756th 1353 44.1%
2019 43.02 763rd 1370 44.3%
2021 40.37 626th 1066 41.3%
2022 47.26 749th 1454 48.5%
2023 52.53 665th 1463 54.5%
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Rank History for Military Connected students at Clarke Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 22.01 6th 7 14.3%
2023 31.31 12th 14 14.3%
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Rank History for Male students at Clarke Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 55.89 541st 1352 60.0%
2019 45.87 671st 1366 50.9%
2021 40.97 633rd 1071 40.9%
2022 38.79 878th 1455 39.7%
2023 40.56 881st 1464 39.8%
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Rank History for White students at Clarke Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 30.47 576th 763 24.5%
2019 28.66 540th 716 24.6%
2021 32.49 447th 614 27.2%
2022 31.23 537th 748 28.2%
2023 31.68 565th 772 26.8%
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Data source: test scores: NY State Education Department, 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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Enrollment information for Clarke Middle School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2005 499 5 1 1 1 n/a n/a 0 507
2006 457 3 2 4 3 n/a n/a 0 469
2007 462 3 3 2 1 n/a n/a 2 473
2008 453 6 1 1 0 n/a n/a 2 463
2009 459 5 1 2 2 n/a n/a 1 470
2010 466 4 2 2 3 n/a n/a 3 480
2011 456 6 2 1 6 0 1 0 472
2012 457 5 7 4 3 1 3 0 480
2013 433 5 6 4 1 1 5 0 455
2014 442 4 3 2 2 0 2 0 455
2015 396 2 3 3 3 0 2 0 409
2016 396 1 3 5 3 0 4 0 412
2017 384 5 2 6 1 1 7 0 406
2018 416 3 2 7 1 1 9 0 439
2019 404 2 2 8 1 1 14 0 432
2020 429 3 1 8 2 0 15 0 458
2021 421 0 0 6 1 1 10 0 439
2022 410 0 2 11 1 1 9 0 434
2023 406 2 3 12 1 1 10 0 435

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 Clarke Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2005 507 n/a n/a 40.2
2006 469 37.0 12.7 43.9
2007 473 36.6 12.9 32.9
2008 463 36.6 12.7 38
2009 470 39.5 11.9 38.4
2010 480 39.5 12.1 43
2011 472 35.6 13.2 44.7
2012 480 34.0 14.1 45.4
2013 455 32.5 13.9 39.6
2014 455 32.5 13.9 37.4
2015 409 25.0 16.3 47.9
2016 412 25.0 16.4 48.8
2017 406 25.5 15.8 48
2018 439 24.0 18.2 50.1
2019 432 23.0 18.7 50.5
2020 458 42.0 10.9 50.4
2021 439 33.4 13.1 48.3
2022 434 32.6 13.3 43.5
2023 435 31.7 13.6 41.4

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 Clarke Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2005 507 n/a n/a 40.2
2006 469 37.0 12.7 43.9
2007 473 36.6 12.9 32.9
2008 463 36.6 12.7 38
2009 470 39.5 11.9 38.4
2010 480 39.5 12.1 43
2011 472 35.6 13.2 44.7
2012 480 34.0 14.1 45.4
2013 455 32.5 13.9 39.6
2014 455 32.5 13.9 37.4
2015 409 25.0 16.3 47.9
2016 412 25.0 16.4 48.8
2017 406 25.5 15.8 48
2018 439 24.0 18.2 50.1
2019 432 23.0 18.7 50.5
2020 458 42.0 10.9 50.4
2021 439 33.4 13.1 48.3
2022 434 32.6 13.3 43.5
2023 435 31.7 13.6 41.4

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.

Immunization Rates

Clarke Middle School

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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionPolioMeaslesMumpsRubellaDiphtheriaHepatitis BVaricella
201399.1%0.9%0.0%99.1%99.1%99.1%99.1%99.1%99.1%99.1%
201499.3%0.7%0.0%99.3%99.3%99.3%99.3%99.3%99.3%99.3%
201598.8%1.0%0.0%98.8%99.0%99.0%99.0%99.0%99.0%99.0%
201698.5%0.7%0.0%99.3%99.3%99.3%99.3%99.3%98.5%99.3%
201798.3%0.5%0.5%98.8%99.0%99.0%99.0%99.0%98.8%98.8%
201898.2%0.9%0.2%98.9%98.9%98.9%98.9%98.9%98.9%98.6%
201999.1%0.0%0.0%99.1%99.3%99.3%99.3%99.3%99.3%99.3%
202099.3%0.0%99.3%99.8%99.8%99.8%99.3%99.8%99.8%

Data source: New York State Department of Health
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Clarke Middle School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $671 (6.9%) $9,011 (93.1%) $9,682
2020 $711 (7.8%) $8,436 (92.2%) $9,147
2021 $749 (8.3%) $8,326 (91.7%) $9,075
2022 $1,803 (19.9%) $7,243 (80.1%) $9,047
2023 $921 (10.2%) $8,129 (89.8%) $9,050

Data source: New York Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Clarke 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 736th of 1439 Middle schoolsRanks 797th of 1500 Middle schools
 2%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (Clarke Middle School)3738.5
 1.5%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (South Jefferson Central School District)3738.2
 1.2%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (New York)4745.8
 1.2%
6th Grade Math (Clarke Middle School)3640.9
 4.9%
   6th Grade Math (South Jefferson Central School District)3640.6
 4.6%
   6th Grade Math (New York)4748.1
 1.1%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Clarke Middle School)3541.9
 6.9%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (South Jefferson Central School District)3541.9
 6.9%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (New York)4048
 8%
7th Grade Math (Clarke Middle School)3639.1
 3.1%
   7th Grade Math (South Jefferson Central School District)3639.1
 3.1%
   7th Grade Math (New York)4451.9
 7.9%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Clarke Middle School)4555.3
 10.3%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (South Jefferson Central School District)4555.3
 10.3%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (New York)4855.2
 7.2%
8th Grade Math (Clarke Middle School)4833
 15%
   8th Grade Math (South Jefferson Central School District)4733
 14%
   8th Grade Math (New York)3340.7
 7.7%
End of Course Algebra I (Clarke Middle School)100100
   End of Course Algebra I (South Jefferson Central School District)89.771.3
 18.5%
   End of Course Algebra I (New York)71.164.6
 6.5%
End of Course Living Environment (Clarke Middle School)100100
   End of Course Living Environment (South Jefferson Central School District)88.581.9
 6.6%
   End of Course Living Environment (New York)73.265.7
 7.5%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students432435
 0.7%
African American22
American Indian11
Asian23
 50%
Hispanic812
 50%
Pacific Islander11
White404406
 0.5%
Two or More Races1410
 28.6%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients50.5%41.4%
 9.1%

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Clarke Middle School ranks 797th of 1500 New York middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Students at Clarke Middle School are 93% White, 3% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races.

In the 2022-23 school year, 435 students attended Clarke Middle School.

Students who attend Clarke Middle School usually go on to attend South Jefferson High School


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