Mason/Clark Middle Sch

5510 State St
East Saint Louis, IL 62203

540 Students

Middle School 5th - 8th

School Overview

Mason/Clark Middle School, located at 5510 State St in East Saint Louis, Illinois, serves as a key educational institution within the East St. Louis School District 189. As a middle school, it focuses on the academic and social development of students during their transition from elementary to high school. The school is situated in a community-focused environment, working to provide foundational learning experiences in core subjects while fostering a supportive atmosphere for its student body.

Like many schools in the district, Mason/Clark Middle School emphasizes the importance of community engagement and equitable access to education. It strives to prepare its students for future academic success by integrating classroom instruction with school programs designed to build character and academic readiness. By serving the youth of East Saint Louis, the school plays a vital role in the district’s mission to improve educational outcomes and provide resources that help students navigate the unique challenges and opportunities of their local community.

540

Total Students

47.0

Full-Time Teachers

11.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Mason/Clark Middle Sch
Demographic	Student Count
White	4
Hispanic	14
Black	511
Asian	1
Two or More	8
Pacific Islander	2

Black
511 (94.6%)
Hispanic
14 (2.6%)
Two or More
8 (1.5%)
White
4 (0.7%)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.4%)
Asian
1 (0.2%)

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:	East St Louis SD 189
Phone:	(618)646-3750
Website:	http://estl189.com
Grade Range:	5th - 8th
Total Students:	540
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	47.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (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

Grade 5 104

Grade 6 131

Grade 7 149

Grade 8 153

Grade 9 3