Clarke Middle School

718 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Clarke Middle School, located at 1235 Baxter Street in Athens, Georgia, serves as a prominent educational institution within the Clarke County School District. Situated in the heart of a vibrant community, the school is known for its commitment to academic excellence and its focus on fostering a supportive environment for students in the middle school years. The campus offers a diverse curriculum designed to prepare students for the academic challenges of high school while addressing the social and emotional development characteristic of the early adolescent experience.

Beyond its core academic program, Clarke Middle School is characterized by a strong sense of community engagement and a dedication to inclusivity. The school provides various extracurricular opportunities, including athletics, arts, and student organizations, which encourage students to explore their interests and build leadership skills. By prioritizing both individual growth and collaborative learning, the school aims to provide a well-rounded foundation that empowers its diverse student body to succeed in their future educational pursuits.

718

Total Students

63.3

Full-Time Teachers

11.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

83.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Clarke Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	249
Hispanic	94
Black	324
Asian	13
Two or More	36
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	1

Black
324 (45.1%)
White
249 (34.7%)
Hispanic
94 (13.1%)
Two or More
36 (5.0%)
Asian
13 (1.8%)
American Indian
1 (0.1%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.1%)

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:	Clarke County
Phone:	(706)543-6547
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	718
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	63.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	602
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

Grade 6 264

Grade 7 217

Grade 8 237