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Jessie M Clark Middle School

3341 Clays Mill Rd, Lexington, KY 40503Fayette County →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades 06–08Non-Charter
1,044
Students
Total enrolled
$17,525
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
↑ 22% vs nat'l
15.1 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
~avg
49/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
~avg
⇄ Compare with another school
Large public school
Serves 1,044 students in grades 06–08 in Lexington, Kentucky.
22% above average funding
District spends $17,525 per pupil, 22% more than the national average of $14,347.
Near-median opportunity
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 49th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
About This School

Jessie M Clark Middle School is a very large middle in Lexington, Kentucky, serving grades 06–08 with 1,044 students. The district invests $17,525 per student — 22% above the national average of $14,347, with a 15.1:1 student-teacher ratio near the national norm. About 34% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a mixed-income student body.

Student Body & Demographics at Jessie M Clark Middle School

1,044
Total Students
15.1 : 1
Student:Teacher
34%
Free Lunch
69
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
PK
K
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Highlighted grades (06–08) are served by this school
Gender Distribution559 male · 485 female
54%
46%
Male 54%Female 46%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility34%
National avg 52% · 355 students
Student Composition
69%
8%
10%
Asian6%
White69%
Hispanic / Latino8%
Black10%
Multiracial7%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 210186000391

Academic Outcomes at Jessie M Clark Middle School

Neighborhood Opportunity Score
49
/ 100
Near-median opportunity

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 49th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 75th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 40503

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$17,525Above avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$17,525
State avg
$16,719
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$7,711
Student Support$3,330
Administration$2,103
Operations$2,629
Other$1,752
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $17,525 spent per student, an estimated $7,763 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
36%
50%
State government
35.5%
Local (property tax)
49.8%
Federal programs
14.7%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • Above-average funding — $17,525/student vs $14,347 nationally
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Elementary
Garrett Morgan ElementaryLiberty ElementarySandersville ElementaryRosa Parks Elementary School
+11 more
↓
Middle
Edythe Jones Hayes Middle SchoolLeestown Middle SchoolBeaumont Middle SchoolBryan Station Middle School
+5 more
↓
High School
Lafayette High SchoolHenry Clay High SchoolPaul Laurence Dunbar High SchoolBryan Station High School
+2 more
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelMiddle
Grades06 – 08
Location—
CountyFayette County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictFayette County →
Phone: (859)381-3036
NCES ID: 210186000391
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in Lexington seeking a public middle school, especially those prioritizing above-average resources and classroom investment. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

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High
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High
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High
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High
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High
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Mid
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Mid
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District School Rankings
Location
3341 Clays Mill Rd, Lexington, KY 40503
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.