Joyce Clark Middle School vs. Benson Middle School
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School Overview
School
Overview
Serving 670 students in grades 7-8, Joyce Clark Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 23% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40% (which is equal to the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 295 students in grades 5-8, Benson Middle School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 37% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 48% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
7-8
5-8
Total Students
670 students
295 students
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
53% | 47%
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
19 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
16:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1008 out of 1956 schools in AZ
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#680 out of 1956 schools in AZ
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
48%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20%
20-24%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 6 Students
-
98
Grade 7 Students
316
89
Grade 8 Students
354
108
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
1%
1%
% Hispanic
43%
30%
% Black
6%
n/a
% White
43%
62%
% Hawaiian
n/a
2%
% Two or more races
7%
4%
Diversity Score
0.63
0.53
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
41%
45%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
8%
