Serving 1,060 students in grades 6-8, Rosemary Clarke Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Nevada for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 18% (which is lower than the Nevada state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 34% (which is lower than the Nevada state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 25:1 is higher than the Nevada state level of 18:1.
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Nevada state average of 72% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 1,060 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 25:1
- Minority Enrollment: 47%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NV
- Math Proficiency: 18% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 34% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 34% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NV Dept. of Education
School Overview
Rosemary Clarke Middle School's student population of 1,060 students has grown by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 42 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
1,060 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
42 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Rosemary Clarke Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 692 schools in Nevada (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Rosemary Clarke Middle School is 0.61, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#466 out of 692 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
18%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
26%
Student : Teacher Ratio
25:1
18:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
6%
Hispanic
32%
44%
Black
4%
12%
White
53%
28%
Hawaiian
1%
2%
Two or more races
8%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
98%
79%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NV Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Rosemary Clarke Middle School's ranking?
Rosemary Clarke Middle School is ranked #466 out of 692 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Nevada.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
18% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% NV state average), while 34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% NV state average).
How many students attend Rosemary Clarke Middle School?
1,060 students attend Rosemary Clarke Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of Rosemary Clarke Middle School students are White, 32% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Rosemary Clarke Middle School?
Rosemary Clarke Middle School has a student ration of 25:1, which is higher than the Nevada state average of 18:1.
What grades does Rosemary Clarke Middle School offer ?
Rosemary Clarke Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Rosemary Clarke Middle School part of?
Rosemary Clarke Middle School is part of Nye County School District.
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