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#5914 of 9,539 schools in CA
Clark Middle
Middle School · San Diego Unified · San Diego, CA
A San Diego Unified middle school serving grades 6th – 8th.
4388 Thorn St., San Diego, CA 92105
- Math 18% vs CA 34% (2024)
- Reading 26% vs CA 47% (2024)
- 23.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Clark Middle score 22% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 22%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 8 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 22% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 24% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 32% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 36 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
92.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Clark Middle sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the San Diego map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 79Very Walkable
- Transit 44Some Transit
- Bike 44Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,092/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (San Diego), 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
$65,174
Median home value
$593,800
Median rent
$1,687/mo
College educated
21.4%
Homeownership
32.3%
Poverty rate
21.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 92105; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wilson MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 6.6 | 6–8 | 1.1 mi | 755 | Compare → |
| Tabernacle Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 5.8private | K–12 | 1.5 mi | 38 | Compare → |
| Diego Hills Central Public CharterCharter · enrollment unverified | 4.2 | K–12 | 1.6 mi | 301 | Compare → |
| Mann MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 5.6 | 6–8 | 1.6 mi | 670 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
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.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
San Diego Unified
- Schools in district
- 175
- Rank in district
- #125 of 174
- District spending per student
- $20,828NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 11.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
Clark Middle is listed in San Diego Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Clark Middle
Clark Middle is a public middle school in San Diego, CA, part of San Diego Unified, serving approximately 735 students in grades 6th-8th with a 23.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 out of 10 and ranks #5,914 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 24% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 32% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Clark Middle
What grades does Clark Middle serve?
Clark Middle serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Clark Middle?
Clark Middle has an enrollment of approximately 735 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Clark Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Clark Middle is 23.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Clark Middle rank in CA?
Clark Middle ranks #5,914 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Clark Middle's MySchoolScout rating?
Clark Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 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 Clark Middle?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Clark Middle has 24% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 32% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Clark Middle a charter school?
No, Clark Middle is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Clark Middle a Title I school?
No, Clark Middle is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Clark Middle?
92.1% of students at Clark Middle qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 735
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 23.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 31
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- San Diego County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 36.1%
- Phone
- (619) 344-4200
- Area population (ZIP 92105)
- 71,284
- Area average commute
- 25.1 min
- Area median age
- 33.6
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 · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
- 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 92105; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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