Excellent
#1498 of 8,552 schools in TX
Top 18% in state
Clark Middle
Middle School · Frisco ISD · Frisco, TX
A Frisco ISD middle school where students score 8 points above what's typical for similar communities.
4600 COLBY DR, Frisco, TX 75035
- Math 61% vs TX 44% (2024)
- Reading 81% vs TX 54% (2024)
- 13.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Clark Middle score 71% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 63%).
2024 STAAR proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 19 points since 2020, reaching 71% in 2024.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 77% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 80% (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 30 test records from TX state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
23.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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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 Dallas-Fort Worth map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 51Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 42Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,107/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Frisco), 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
$161,030
Median home value
$562,300
Median rent
$2,171/mo
College educated
67.7%
Homeownership
75.9%
Poverty rate
4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 75035; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hunt MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 8.4 | 6–8 | 0.8 mi | 830 | Compare → |
| Fowler MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 9.0 | 6–8 | 1.9 mi | 978 | Compare → |
| Lawler MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 8.1 | 6–8 | 2.2 mi | 921 | Compare → |
| Red CometPrivate · tuition | 4.0private | K–12 | 2.2 mi | 1,297 | 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.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Frisco ISD
- Schools in district
- 77
- Rank in district
- #37 of 72
- District spending per student
- $10,217NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 3.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Clark Middle is listed in FRISCO ISD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Clark Middle
Clark Middle is a public middle school in Frisco, TX, part of Frisco ISD, serving approximately 873 students in grades 6th-8th with a 13.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.0 out of 10 and ranks #1,498 of 8,552 schools in TX. State assessment records show 77% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 80% 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 873 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Clark Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Clark Middle is 13.2:1. 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 TX?
Clark Middle ranks #1,498 of 8,552 schools in TX.
What is Clark Middle's MySchoolScout rating?
Clark Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.0 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 77% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 80% 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?
23.5% 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
- 873
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 66
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Collin County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 14.2%
- Phone
- (469) 633-4600
- Area population (ZIP 75035)
- 86,135
- Area average commute
- 30.2 min
- Area median age
- 38.1
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 STAAR · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 STAAR. 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 STAAR · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 STAAR. 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 75035; 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, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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