Jonas Clarke Middle

Summary:

Jonas Clarke Middle is a highly-ranked public middle school located in Lexington, Massachusetts. It serves grades 6-8 and has an enrollment of 823 students. The school is part of the Lexington school district, which is ranked 7th out of 351 districts in Massachusetts and has a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Jonas Clarke Middle consistently ranks among the top middle schools in Massachusetts, often placing in the top 5 or 10. In the 2023-2024 school year, it ranked 2nd out of 493 Massachusetts middle schools. Its students demonstrate exceptional academic achievement, with 78.07% proficient or better in MCAS Next Generation English Language Arts and 80.89% proficient or better in MCAS Next Generation Mathematics across all grades. The school has a diverse student population, with a racial makeup that includes 39.98% White, 44.35% Asian, 6.68% two or more races, 4.5% African American, and 4.25% Hispanic. Jonas Clarke Middle excels in the performance of various student subgroups, ranking 1st out of 102 Massachusetts middle schools for multi-racial students, 2nd out of 180 for English Language Learners, and 9th out of 469 for students from low socioeconomic backgrounds.

When compared to other nearby middle schools, Jonas Clarke Middle stands out as a top performer. For example, Wm Diamond Middle, another high-performing school in the Lexington district, ranks 7th out of 493 Massachusetts middle schools, while schools in other districts, such as John W. McDevitt Middle in Waltham and Daniel L. Joyce Middle in Woburn, have lower rankings and academic proficiency rates. While Jonas Clarke Middle is an exceptional school, there may be opportunities for further improvement, particularly in the performance of certain subgroups.

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Public 6-8

 17 Stedman Rd
       Lexington, MA  02421


(781) 861-2450

District: Lexington

SchoolDigger Rank:
2nd of 493 Massachusetts Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $20,815 Help


Students who attend Jonas Clarke Middle usually attend:

High:    Lexington High

Feeder schools for Jonas Clarke Middle:

Elementary:    Bowman
    Bridge
    Harrington

Student/teacher ratio:  9.0 Help
Number of students:  810

Racial breakdown:

Asian:
42.3%
White:
40.6%
Two or more races:
6.9%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  5.2% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Jonas Clarke Middle ranks better than 99.6% of middle schools in Massachusetts. (See more...)
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Student Body
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Teachers
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Jonas Clarke Middle is $20,815.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Jonas Clarke Middle:

SchoolDigger ranks Jonas Clarke Middle 2nd of 493 Massachusetts public middle schools. (See Jonas Clarke Middle in the ranking list.)

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Lexington:

SchoolDigger ranks Lexington 7th of 351 Massachusetts school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Jonas Clarke Middle

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Rank History for all students at Jonas Clarke Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 92.70 14th 339 95.9%
2004 92.37 19th 344 94.5%
2005 92.98 13th 356 96.3%
2006 91.24 17th 399 95.7%
2007 91.26 9th 399 97.7%
2008 90.73 18th 407 95.6%
2009 91.42 10th 409 97.6%
2010 90.96 16th 434 96.3%
2011 91.06 11th 449 97.6%
2012 91.47 9th 455 98.0%
2013 91.44 7th 455 98.5%
2014 91.67 8th 455 98.2%
2015 91.61 10th 441 97.7%
2016 90.61 16th 482 96.7%
2017 97.24 1st 487 99.8%
2018 97.06 3rd 484 99.4%
2019 95.63 6th 498 98.8%
2021 97.60 5th 501 99.0%
2022 98.20 4th 497 99.2%
2023 98.25 1st 501 99.8%
2024 98.04 2nd 493 99.6%
See the entire list of Massachusetts Middle School Rankings!

Rank History for Multi-racial students at Jonas Clarke Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 86.01 10th 84 88.1%
2019 88.09 9th 87 89.7%
2021 91.48 6th 92 93.5%
2022 94.58 1st 102 99.0%
2023 93.68 3rd 110 97.3%
2024 94.53 1st 98 99.0%
See the entire list of Best Massachusetts Middle Schools for Multi-racial Students!

Rank History for English Language Learner students at Jonas Clarke Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 92.37 4th 138 97.1%
2021 99.97 2nd 135 98.5%
2022 100.00 1st 154 99.4%
2024 99.98 2nd 180 98.9%
See the entire list of Best Massachusetts Middle Schools for English Language Learner Students!

Rank History for Special Education students at Jonas Clarke Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 97.57 4th 467 99.1%
2019 94.25 16th 484 96.7%
2021 96.48 11th 489 97.8%
2022 98.89 4th 503 99.2%
2023 97.44 7th 444 98.4%
2024 92.12 23rd 441 94.8%
See the entire list of Best Massachusetts Middle Schools for Special Education Students!

Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Jonas Clarke Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 92.37 8th 438 98.2%
2019 80.08 56th 452 87.6%
2021 94.56 8th 462 98.3%
2022 93.09 13th 489 97.3%
2023 89.96 16th 481 96.7%
2024 92.86 9th 469 98.1%
See the entire list of Best Massachusetts Middle Schools for Low Socio Economic Status Students!

Rank History for Female students at Jonas Clarke Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 95.74 2nd 463 99.6%
2019 94.24 7th 478 98.5%
2021 96.50 7th 483 98.6%
2022 97.43 3rd 494 99.4%
2023 97.88 1st 489 99.8%
2024 97.56 2nd 481 99.6%
See the entire list of Best Massachusetts Middle Schools for Female Students!

Rank History for Disabled students at Jonas Clarke Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 98.72 4th 417 99.0%
2019 93.66 15th 424 96.5%
2021 97.95 8th 431 98.1%
2022 98.48 5th 445 98.9%
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Rank History for Male students at Jonas Clarke Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 97.58 3rd 466 99.4%
2019 96.06 6th 478 98.7%
2021 97.67 7th 485 98.6%
2022 98.15 5th 497 99.0%
2023 97.91 3rd 489 99.4%
2024 97.52 4th 483 99.2%
See the entire list of Best Massachusetts Middle Schools for Male Students!

Rank History for Tested In Person students at Jonas Clarke Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 96.69 8th 491 98.4%
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Rank History for Tested Remotely students at Jonas Clarke Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 99.15 1st 339 99.7%
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Rank History for Asian students at Jonas Clarke Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 81.86 10th 119 91.6%
2019 82.93 10th 128 92.2%
2021 83.68 12th 123 90.2%
2022 87.68 3rd 135 97.8%
2023 86.55 5th 134 96.3%
2024 86.58 5th 120 95.8%
See the entire list of Best Massachusetts Middle Schools for Asian Students!

Rank History for African American students at Jonas Clarke Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 87.09 10th 172 94.2%
2019 62.89 58th 195 70.3%
2021 71.78 27th 193 86.0%
2022 69.19 41st 212 80.7%
2023 62.90 62nd 209 70.3%
2024 55.26 72nd 202 64.4%
See the entire list of Best Massachusetts Middle Schools for African American Students!

Rank History for Hispanic students at Jonas Clarke Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 93.87 15th 309 95.1%
2019 86.24 32nd 322 90.1%
2021 88.49 29th 335 91.3%
2023 93.73 15th 364 95.9%
2024 96.06 9th 378 97.6%
See the entire list of Best Massachusetts Middle Schools for Hispanic Students!

Rank History for White students at Jonas Clarke Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 95.77 4th 395 99.0%
2019 92.26 15th 396 96.2%
2021 94.21 10th 401 97.5%
2022 93.80 15th 404 96.3%
2023 94.94 10th 403 97.5%
2024 93.28 16th 392 95.9%
See the entire list of Best Massachusetts Middle Schools for White Students!

Data source: test scores: Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Saturday, September 19, 2009

Open Quote Clarke is an excellent school with a diverse student population and talented, caring teachers. The school building itself is not state of the art but the student and teacher population makes up for it. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Jonas Clarke Middle

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1991 406 38 63 103 0 n/a n/a 0 610
1992 503 45 84 7 2 n/a n/a 0 641
1993 481 51 76 6 1 n/a n/a 0 615
1994 476 60 78 7 0 n/a n/a 0 621
1995 523 64 101 6 0 n/a n/a 0 694
1996 523 64 101 6 0 n/a n/a 0 694
1997 527 48 101 6 1 n/a n/a 0 683
1998 549 46 90 5 3 n/a n/a 0 693
1999 534 37 86 3 2 n/a n/a 0 662
2000 559 40 34 71 0 n/a n/a 0 704
2001 553 39 111 7 0 n/a n/a 0 710
2002 578 32 115 21 1 n/a n/a 0 747
2003 578 32 115 21 1 n/a n/a 0 747
2004 563 39 136 19 0 n/a n/a 0 757
2005 517 40 138 19 0 n/a n/a 0 714
2006 475 40 154 21 0 n/a n/a 22 712
2007 471 38 193 23 0 n/a n/a 22 747
2008 464 36 231 21 2 n/a n/a 26 780
2009 460 32 218 25 2 0 24 0 761
2010 461 33 195 24 2 1 35 0 751
2011 470 36 203 26 2 1 26 0 764
2012 491 34 228 35 0 1 36 0 825
2013 506 30 251 40 0 0 33 0 860
2014 493 22 273 35 0 0 42 0 865
2015 440 25 288 28 1 0 42 0 824
2016 435 40 317 31 1 0 40 0 864
2017 427 49 347 32 1 0 35 0 891
2018 415 47 385 36 0 0 43 0 926
2019 406 37 386 40 0 0 45 0 914
2020 414 39 383 41 1 1 46 1 926
2021 390 35 373 36 2 1 43 1 881
2022 356 37 351 29 2 0 53 1 829
2023 329 37 365 35 1 0 55 1 823
2024 329 37 343 45 0 0 56 0 810

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Jonas Clarke Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1991 610 n/a n/a n/a
1992 641 n/a n/a n/a
1993 615 n/a 0.0 n/a
1994 621 n/a n/a n/a
1995 694 n/a 0.0 n/a
1996 694 n/a 0.0 n/a
1997 683 n/a 0.0 n/a
1998 693 n/a 0.0 n/a
1999 662 n/a 0.0 0
2000 704 n/a 0.0 2.3
2001 710 n/a 0.0 3.5
2002 747 n/a n/a 3.7
2003 747 n/a n/a 3.7
2004 757 65.3 11.6 4.6
2005 714 69.4 10.3 5.2
2006 712 68.5 10.4 5.7
2007 747 66.0 11.3 5.2
2008 780 67.2 11.6 7.2
2009 761 72.0 10.6 7.1
2010 751 71.7 10.4 5.2
2011 764 72.3 10.5 8.2
2012 825 78.3 10.5 7.6
2013 860 76.5 11.2 7.8
2014 865 80.6 10.7 6.8
2015 824 77.0 10.7 5.2
2016 864 81.0 10.6 n/a
2017 891 80.5 11.0 n/a
2018 926 86.4 10.7 n/a
2019 914 89.4 10.2 n/a
2020 926 90.4 10.2 n/a
2021 881 90.0 9.7 n/a
2022 829 84.0 9.8 n/a
2023 823 87.9 9.3 n/a
2024 810 89.1 9.0 n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Jonas Clarke Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1991 610 n/a n/a n/a
1992 641 n/a n/a n/a
1993 615 n/a 0.0 n/a
1994 621 n/a n/a n/a
1995 694 n/a 0.0 n/a
1996 694 n/a 0.0 n/a
1997 683 n/a 0.0 n/a
1998 693 n/a 0.0 n/a
1999 662 n/a 0.0 0
2000 704 n/a 0.0 2.3
2001 710 n/a 0.0 3.5
2002 747 n/a n/a 3.7
2003 747 n/a n/a 3.7
2004 757 65.3 11.6 4.6
2005 714 69.4 10.3 5.2
2006 712 68.5 10.4 5.7
2007 747 66.0 11.3 5.2
2008 780 67.2 11.6 7.2
2009 761 72.0 10.6 7.1
2010 751 71.7 10.4 5.2
2011 764 72.3 10.5 8.2
2012 825 78.3 10.5 7.6
2013 860 76.5 11.2 7.8
2014 865 80.6 10.7 6.8
2015 824 77.0 10.7 5.2
2016 864 81.0 10.6 n/a
2017 891 80.5 11.0 n/a
2018 926 86.4 10.7 n/a
2019 914 89.4 10.2 n/a
2020 926 90.4 10.2 n/a
2021 881 90.0 9.7 n/a
2022 829 84.0 9.8 n/a
2023 823 87.9 9.3 n/a
2024 810 89.1 9.0 n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Jonas Clarke Middle

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Created with Highcharts 9.2.2Year$Jonas Clarke MiddlePer Pupil ExpendituresFederal FundsState/Local FundsOther Funds20192020202105k10k15k20k25k©2024 schooldigger.com

YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $38 (0.2%) $18,375 (99.8%) $18,414
2020 $42 (0.2%) $19,300 (99.8%) $19,342
2021 $282 (1.4%) $20,532 (98.6%) $20,815

Data source: Massachusetts Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 6th of 498 Middle schoolsRanks 1st of 501 Middle schools
 1%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (Jonas Clarke Middle)8280.9
 1.1%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Lexington)8576
 9%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Massachusetts)5442.3
 11.7%
6th Grade Mathematics (Jonas Clarke Middle)8782.6
 4.4%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Lexington)8878.4
 9.7%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Massachusetts)5141
 10%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Jonas Clarke Middle)7578
 3%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Lexington)7677.6
 1.6%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Massachusetts)4840.5
 7.5%
7th Grade Mathematics (Jonas Clarke Middle)8281.8
 0.2%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Lexington)8285.7
 3.7%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Massachusetts)4838.1
 9.9%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Jonas Clarke Middle)8684.2
 1.8%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Lexington)8681.6
 4.4%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Massachusetts)5143.7
 7.3%
8th Grade Mathematics (Jonas Clarke Middle)8879.6
 8.4%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Lexington)8880.9
 7.1%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Massachusetts)4737.7
 9.3%
8th Grade Science (Jonas Clarke Middle)8383.6
 0.6%
   8th Grade Science (Lexington)8181.5
 0.5%
   8th Grade Science (Massachusetts)4640.9
 5.1%
All Grades English Language Arts (Jonas Clarke Middle)8281.1
 0.9%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Lexington)7875.6
 2.4%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Massachusetts)5242.3
 9.7%
All Grades Mathematics (Jonas Clarke Middle)8681.3
 4.7%
   All Grades Mathematics (Lexington)8278.9
 3.1%
   All Grades Mathematics (Massachusetts)4940.6
 8.4%
All Grades Science (Jonas Clarke Middle)8383.6
 0.6%
   All Grades Science (Lexington)7877.5
 0.5%
   All Grades Science (Massachusetts)4741.2
 5.8%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students914823
 10%
African American3737
American Indian01
Asian386365
 5.4%
Hispanic4035
 12.5%
Pacific Islander00
White406329
 19%
Two or More Races4555
 22.2%


Schools Near Jonas Clarke Middle

Lexington
Public 6-8
Distance: 0mi
Rank: 2nd of 493
Students: 810
Waltham
Public 6-8
Distance: 2.28mi
Rank: 168th of 493
Students: 628
Lexington
Public 6-8
Distance: 2.33mi
Rank: 7th of 493
Students: 927
Arlington
Public 7-8
Distance: 2.82mi
Rank: 12th of 493
Students: 941
Waltham
Public 6-8
Distance: 3.56mi
Rank: 236th of 493
Students: 604
Belmont
Public 7-8
Distance: 4.1mi
Rank: 4th of 493
Students: 666
Belmont
Public 5-6
Distance: 4.25mi
Students: 713
Woburn
Public 6-8
Distance: 4.33mi
Rank: 247th of 493
Students: 460
Watertown
Public 6-8
Distance: 4.39mi
Rank: 167th of 493
Students: 551
Arlington
Public 6
Distance: 4.49mi
Students: 468








Frequently Asked Questions about Jonas Clarke Middle

In the 2023-24 school year, 810 students attended Jonas Clarke Middle.

Yes! Jonas Clarke Middle is one of the best middle schools in the state. It ranks 2nd of 493 Massachusetts middle schools.

Students at Jonas Clarke Middle are 42% Asian, 41% White, 7% Two or more races, 6% Hispanic, 5% African American.

Students who attend Jonas Clarke Middle usually go on to attend Lexington High


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