Walt Clark Middle School

wcms.tsd.org/

340 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Walt Clark Middle School, located at 2605 Carlisle Drive in Loveland, Colorado, serves as a key educational institution within the Thompson School District. The school is dedicated to fostering an environment that balances academic rigor with the social-emotional development of early adolescents. By focusing on a "middle school philosophy," the institution aims to bridge the gap between elementary and high school, encouraging students to explore their interests, develop critical thinking skills, and build a strong sense of community before moving on to secondary education.

Beyond the classroom, Walt Clark Middle School emphasizes a holistic approach to learning, often incorporating a variety of extracurricular activities, athletics, and elective programs. The school prides itself on maintaining a supportive atmosphere where students are challenged to reach their potential while being guided by educators focused on student success and personal growth. As part of the Loveland community, it remains committed to preparing its students to be responsible, engaged, and well-rounded citizens in an ever-evolving academic landscape.

340

Total Students

22.7

Full-Time Teachers

15.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

39.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Walt Clark Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	240
Hispanic	81
Black	1
Asian	2
Two or More	11
American Indian	3
Pacific Islander	2

White
240 (70.6%)
Hispanic
81 (23.8%)
Two or More
11 (3.2%)
American Indian
3 (0.9%)
Asian
2 (0.6%)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.6%)
Black
1 (0.3%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Thompson School District R-2J
Phone:	(970)613-5400
Website:	http://wcms.tsd.org/
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	340
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	22.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	118
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	15

* 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

Grade 6 109

Grade 7 115

Grade 8 116