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Joyce Clark Middle School

1045 S LENZNER AVE, SIERRA VISTA, AZ 85635Sierra Vista Unified District (4175)
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades 0708Non-Charter
670
Students
Total enrolled
$10,121
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
29% vs nat'l
20.9 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
36% vs nat'l
43/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
13% vs nat'l
Mid-sized public school
Serves 670 students in grades 07–08 in SIERRA VISTA, Arizona.
29% below average funding
District spends $10,121 per pupil, 29% less than the national average of $14,347.
Below-median opportunity
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 43th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
About This School

Joyce Clark Middle School is a large middle in SIERRA VISTA, Arizona, serving grades 07–08 with 670 students. The district invests $10,121 per student — 29% below the national average of $14,347, with a 20.9:1 student-teacher ratio that is higher than the national norm of 15.4:1. About 46% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a mixed-income student body.

Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Worth Considering
  • Below-average funding — $10,121/student, 29% less than the national average
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.

Student Body & Demographics at Joyce Clark Middle School

670
Total Students
20.9 : 1
Student:Teacher
46%
Free Lunch
32
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
PK
K
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Highlighted grades (0708) are served by this school
Gender Distribution339 male · 331 female
51%
49%
Male 51%Female 49%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility46%
National avg 52% · 307 students
Student Composition
43%
43%
Asian1%
White43%
Hispanic / Latino43%
Black6%
Multiracial7%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 040146000078

Academic Outcomes at Joyce Clark Middle School

Neighborhood Opportunity Score
43
/ 100
Below-median opportunity

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 43th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 47th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 85635

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$10,121Below avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$10,121
State avg
$16,564
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$4,453
Student Support$1,923
Administration$1,215
Operations$1,518
Other$1,012
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $10,121 spent per student, an estimated $4,484 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
40%
38%
State government
40.2%
Local (property tax)
38.1%
Federal programs
21.7%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelMiddle
Grades07 – 08
Location
CountyCochise County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
Phone: (520)515-2930
NCES ID: 040146000078
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in SIERRA VISTA seeking a public middle school, especially those prioritizing a solid, no-frills public education. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

Location
1045 S LENZNER AVE, SIERRA VISTA, AZ 85635
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

Middle
1
How does the school support the transition from elementary?
Orientation programs, peer mentoring
2
What electives and clubs are available?
Arts, STEM, sports, extracurriculars
3
How are students grouped for core subjects?
Tracking policies can affect equity
4
What is the school's homework and study policy?
Look for balance and academic support
5
How is bullying and social pressure addressed?
Anti-bullying policies, counselor availability
6
What advanced or enrichment options exist?
Honors courses, gifted programs
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.

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