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Clark Middle

4388 Thorn St., San Diego, CA, 92105

About Clark Middle

Clark Middle School is located at 4388 Thorn Street in the City Heights neighborhood. It serves grades 7 through 8. Enrollment is 840 students. The student–teacher ratio is 18 to 1. Math proficiency is 15%. Reading proficiency is 25%. The gender mix is 46% female and 54% male. The school environment centers on supporting a highly diverse student population. Staff members prioritize individual student growth and local community connections. The campus serves as a vital resource for families in the area. Residential property prices range from $550,000 to $820,000. Many parents praise the school for its dedicated support services and community outreach. The administration is striving to become one ofthe best middle schools in California.

Clark Middle Contact Information

Address

4388 Thorn St., San Diego, CA, 92105

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Phone

(619) 344-4200

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 15%
Reading 25%
State average proficiency is 15% in Math and 25% in Reading.
31
Full-time Teachers
24 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
735
Total Students
$58409
Avg. Teacher Salary
TOP 5285 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Clark Middle

2.5X
More likely to pursue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
  • 🤖 Coding & Debugging
  • 🧪 Hobby Electronics and Engineering
  • 👩‍💻 Apply Math in Science and Engineering
  • 🛠️ 3D Printing
🚀
Hands-on with real robots
🏆
Led by competition winners
🎓
STEM career pathways

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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Mansfield Public Schools Educator Spotlight: Pathways of a Fourth-Grade Teacher

MANSFIELD — Inside the brick building on East Street, four educators who began teaching within 2 years of each other, all spending the beginning of their careers teaching fourth grade at Jordan/Jackson Elementary School...

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 8:35 AM – 3:45 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 8:20 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Student Demographics

White 1.9%
Asian 12.52%
Hispanic 74.83%
Black 7.76%
Two+ Races 2.18%
Native Am. 0.41%
White
1.9%
Asian
12.52%
Hispanic
74.83%
Black
7.76%
Two+ Races
2.18%
Native Am.
0.41%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 735
50.75%
373 Female
49.12%
361 Male

Student Population

735 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 24 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

367 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

Clark Middle School recently hosted the Aspen Challenge: San Diego, where student teams worked to solve critical community issues, showcasing their leadership and problem-solving skills. The school remains a hub for community engagement, participating in district-wide gains on the 2025 California School Dashboard.

FAQ

Q1. What resources are available to families in the community this term through the Clark Middle School parent center?

Ans. The parent center helps families in City Heights by offering workshops, access to technology, and referrals to other community services.

Q2. Are there English Language Development classes at Clark Middle School for students from different countries?

Ans. Comprehensive ELD programs are part of the curriculum to help students learn English while also doing well in their main subjects.

Q3. What are the exact hours that Clark Middle School students can use the library to do research after school?

Ans. After school, the library stays open for a short time so that students can use both digital and print resources.

Q4. How does Clark Middle School honor students' academic progress at the annual awards ceremonies?

Ans. The school holds ceremonies on a regular basis to honor students who have made big improvements in their grades and behavior on campus.

Q5. Does Clark Middle School give all of its students healthy breakfast options before the first bell rings?

Ans. The campus is part of the district's universal breakfast program, which gives every student a healthy breakfast for free.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
ML

Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

PS

The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10
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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

WR

The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

S

The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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