Joyce Clark Middle School

1045 S LENZNER AVE
SIERRA VISTA, AZ 85635

www.svusd68.org/o/jcms

462 Students

Elementary School K - 8th

School Overview

Joyce Clark Middle School (JCMS), located in Sierra Vista, Arizona, is part of the Sierra Vista Unified School District. The school serves as a central hub for students in the middle grades, emphasizing a supportive environment that bridges the transition between elementary and high school. With a focus on academic rigor and personal growth, the school offers a curriculum designed to prepare students for the challenges of secondary education while fostering social and emotional development.

Beyond core academic subjects, Joyce Clark Middle School provides various extracurricular opportunities, including athletics, clubs, and elective programs, which encourage students to explore their interests and build a sense of community. The school benefits from its location in Sierra Vista, a community deeply connected to the nearby Fort Huachuca, often resulting in a diverse student body and a strong emphasis on school spirit and local engagement. Parents and community members interested in specific school policies, calendars, or registration information can find comprehensive resources on the official district website.

462

Total Students

25.0

Full-Time Teachers

18.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Joyce Clark Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	183
Hispanic	210
Black	24
Asian	9
Two or More	30
American Indian	4
Pacific Islander	2

Hispanic
210 (45.5%)
White
183 (39.6%)
Two or More
30 (6.5%)
Black
24 (5.2%)
Asian
9 (1.9%)
American Indian
4 (0.9%)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.4%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Sierra Vista Unified District (4175)
Phone:	(520)515-2930
Website:	http://www.svusd68.org/o/jcms
Grade Range:	K - 8th
Total Students:	462
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	25.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 2

Grade 1 5

Grade 2 1

Grade 3 3

Grade 5 5

Grade 6 1

Grade 7 242

Grade 8 203