Clarke Middle School
Adams, NY · South Jefferson Central School District · Grades 6-8
405th of 781 New York middle schools statewide · better than 48%· Stable
Clarke Middle School ranking
SchoolRow ranks Clarke Middle School 405th of 781 New York middle schools for 2024–25, based on NYSED 3-8 assessments 2024–25; high schools: Regents 65+ rate English and Math results — better than 48% of middle schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 49th in 2019 to 48th in 2025.
Clarke Middle School test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, NYSED 3-8 assessments 2024–25; high schools: Regents 65+ rate
Clarke Middle School students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 404 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.2% | 95.0% | ▲ 1.8 pts | |
| Hispanic | 0.4% | 2.2% | ▲ 1.8 pts | |
| Two or more races | 0.4% | 2.0% | ▲ 1.6 pts | |
| Asian | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0 pts | |
| Black | 0.9% | 0.0% | ▼ 0.9 pts |
Homes near Clarke Middle School
Typical home value $221K in zip 13605 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Middle schools near Clarke Middle School
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 2Harold T Wiley SchoolWatertown City School District · 10.3 mi away694th of 781
ELA 33% · Math 32% - 2Case Middle SchoolWatertown City School District · 10.4 mi away633rd of 781
ELA 30% · Math 45% - 2Sandy Creek Middle SchoolSandy Creek Central School District · 12.9 mi away667th of 781
ELA 26% · Math 46% - 5Carthage Middle SchoolCarthage Central School District · 21.4 mi away467th of 781
ELA 43% · Math 52% - 7Lowville Middle SchoolLowville Academy & Central School District · 26.3 mi away278th of 781
ELA 66% · Math 59% - 6Indian River Middle SchoolIndian River Central School District · 26.3 mi away365th of 781
ELA 52% · Math 57% - 8Thousand Islands Middle SchoolThousand Islands Central School District · 26.8 mi away230th of 781
ELA 65% · Math 67% - 2Mexico Middle SchoolMexico Central School District · 27.6 mi away645th of 781
ELA 38% · Math 37%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Clarke Middle School in?
Clarke Middle School is part of the South Jefferson Central School District district in Adams, New York.
Is Clarke Middle School a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Clarke Middle School 405th of 781 New York middle schools (better than 48% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (NYSED 3-8 assessments 2024–25; high schools: Regents 65+ rate).
What is the racial makeup of Clarke Middle School?
White 95%, Hispanic 2%, Two or more races 2% (404 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Clarke Middle School cost?
The typical home value in zip code 13605 is $221K as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (NYSED 3-8 assessments 2024–25; high schools: Regents 65+ rate, low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.