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Clark Intermediate

902 Fifth St., Clovis, CA 93612Clovis Unified →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades 07–08Non-Charter
1,462
Students
Total enrolled
$15,081
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
↑ 5% vs nat'l
22.8 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
↑ 48% vs nat'l
41/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
↓ 19% vs nat'l
⇄ Compare with another school
Large public school
Serves 1,462 students in grades 07–08 in Clovis, California.
Near-average funding
District spends $15,081 per pupil — close to the national average of $14,347.
Below-median opportunity
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 41th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
About This School

Clark Intermediate is a very large middle in Clovis, California, serving grades 07–08 with 1,462 students. The district invests $15,081 per student — close to the national average of $14,347, with a 22.8:1 student-teacher ratio that is higher than the national norm of 15.4:1. About 61% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a mixed-income student body.

Student Body & Demographics at Clark Intermediate

1,462
Total Students
22.8 : 1
Student:Teacher
61%
Free Lunch
64
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
PK
K
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12
Highlighted grades (07–08) are served by this school
Gender Distribution737 male · 725 female
50%
50%
Male 50%Female 50%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility61%
National avg 52% · 891 students
Student Composition
12%
34%
46%
Asian12%
White34%
Hispanic / Latino46%
Black2%
Multiracial3%
Native American1%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 060903000903

Academic Outcomes at Clark Intermediate

Neighborhood Opportunity Score
41
/ 100
Below-median opportunity

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 41th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 31th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 93612

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$15,081Near avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$15,081
State avg
$29,103
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$6,635
Student Support$2,865
Administration$1,810
Operations$2,262
Other$1,508
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $15,081 spent per student, an estimated $6,681 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
62%
29%
State government
61.7%
Local (property tax)
28.8%
Federal programs
9.6%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Worth Considering
  • 22.8:1 student-teacher ratio — larger classes than the national average of 15.4:1
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Elementary
Dry Creek ElementaryRoger S. Oraze ElementaryJames S. Fugman ElementaryRed Bank Elementary
+16 more
↓
Middle
Reyburn IntermediateAlta Sierra IntermediateKastner IntermediateGranite Ridge Intermediate
↓
High School
Clovis HighClovis East HighBuchanan HighClovis North High
+1 more
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelMiddle
Grades07 – 08
Location—
CountyFresno County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictClovis Unified →
Phone: (559)327-1500
NCES ID: 060903000903
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in Clovis 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.

More in Clovis Unified
High
Clovis High
2,905 students · 09–12
● 49 opp48% FRL
High
Clovis East High
2,768 students · 09–12
● 49 opp56% FRL
High
Buchanan High
2,601 students · 09–12
● 49 opp35% FRL
High
Clovis North High
2,389 students · 09–12
● 51 opp25% FRL
High
Clovis West High
2,089 students · 09–12
● 53 opp44% FRL
Mid
Reyburn Intermediate
1,643 students · 07–08
● 49 opp58% FRL
Mid
Alta Sierra Intermediate
1,284 students · 07–08
● 49 opp37% FRL
Mid
Kastner Intermediate
1,133 students · 07–08
● 53 opp56% FRL
District School Rankings
Location
902 Fifth St., Clovis, CA 93612
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.