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#1303 of 2,006 schools in AZ
Joyce Clark Middle School
Middle School · Sierra Vista Unified District (4175) · Sierra Vista, AZ
A Sierra Vista Unified District (4175) middle school serving grades 6th – 8th.
1045 S LENZNER AVE, Sierra Vista, AZ 85635
- Math 23% proficient (2022)
- Reading 40% proficient (2022)
- 19.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Joyce Clark Middle School score 32% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 33%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. AZ average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 12 points since 2019, to 32% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 42% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 53% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 26 test records from AZ state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Joyce Clark Middle School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 11Car-Dependent
- Bike 47Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,895/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Sierra Vista), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$60,822
Median home value
$218,100
Median rent
$985/mo
College educated
31.2%
Homeownership
60.8%
Poverty rate
14.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 85635; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Sierra Vista Unified District (4175)
- Schools in district
- 11
- Rank in district
- #6 of 8
- District spending per student
- $10,745NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 13.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Joyce Clark Middle School is listed in Sierra Vista Unified District (4175); a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Joyce Clark Middle School
Joyce Clark Middle School is a public middle school in Sierra Vista, AZ, part of Sierra Vista Unified District (4175), serving approximately 563 students in grades 6th-8th with a 19.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 out of 10 and ranks #1,303 of 2,006 schools in AZ. State assessment records show 42% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Joyce Clark Middle School
What grades does Joyce Clark Middle School serve?
Joyce Clark Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Joyce Clark Middle School?
Joyce Clark Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 563 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Joyce Clark Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Joyce Clark Middle School is 19.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Joyce Clark Middle School rank in AZ?
Joyce Clark Middle School ranks #1,303 of 2,006 schools in AZ.
What is Joyce Clark Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Joyce Clark Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Joyce Clark Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Joyce Clark Middle School has 42% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Joyce Clark Middle School a charter school?
No, Joyce Clark Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Joyce Clark Middle School a Title I school?
No, Joyce Clark Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 563
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 19.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 29
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Cochise County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 71.0%
- Phone
- (520) 515-2930
- Area population (ZIP 85635)
- 34,958
- Area average commute
- 17.6 min
- Area median age
- 39.8
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 85635; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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