Clark Middle School

500 Hillside Rd
Laredo, TX 78041
(School attendance zone shown in map)
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 576 students in grades 6-8, Clark Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 36% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 576 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 99%
  • : Bottom 50% in TX
  • : 36% (Btm 50%)
  • : 45% (Btm 50%)
  • : 50-54% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Clark Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:

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Attribute

School Overview

Clark Middle School's student population of 576 students has declined by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 39 teachers has declined by 15% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
576 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Clark Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 8,188 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Clark Middle School is 0.02, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (TX)
#5006 out of 8188 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Clark Middle School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
36%
41%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Clark Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Texas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
45%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Clark Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Texas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
50-54%
46%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Clark Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Texas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Clark Middle School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Texas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Clark Middle School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Texas by year, with the latest 2006-07 school year data.
Hispanic
99%
53%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Clark Middle School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Texas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
n/a
13%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Clark Middle School and the percentage of Black public school students in Texas by year, with the latest 2010-11 school year data.
White
1%
25%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Clark Middle School and the percentage of White public school students in Texas by year, with the latest 2012-13 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Clark Middle School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Texas.
0.02
This chart displays the diversity score of Clark Middle School and the public school average diversity score of Texas by year, with the latest 2012-13 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
87%
57%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Clark Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Texas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
8%
7%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Clark Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Texas by year, with the latest 2013-14 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Clark Middle School's ranking?
Clark Middle School is ranked #5006 out of 8,188 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Clark Middle School often compared to?
Clark Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Trautmann Middle School, United Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
36% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while 45% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Clark Middle School?
576 students attend Clark Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
99% of Clark Middle School students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Clark Middle School?
Clark Middle School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Clark Middle School offer ?
Clark Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Clark Middle School part of?
Clark Middle School is part of United Independent School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 576 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 99%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 36% (Btm 50%)
  • : 45% (Btm 50%)
  • : 50-54% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

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