At a glance
Reported students
540
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
46.97
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
11.5:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
05–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Illinois middle enrollment
64th percentile
Compared with 703 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
360.5
Mason/Clark Middle Sch: 540 reported students.
State peer staffing position
31st percentile
11.5:1 reported; state peer median 12.7:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 642
- Teachers (FTE)
- 52
- Student–teacher ratio
- 12.3:1
What the reported data says about Mason/Clark Middle Sch
Mason/Clark Middle Sch is a public middle school serving grades 05–08 in East Saint Louis. It is one of 12 current school records connected to East St Louis SD 189. NCES reports 540 students for 2024–25.
Among 703 middle schools in Illinois with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 413 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 64th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 11.5:1, close to the Illinois median of 12.7:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Black (94.6%) and Hispanic or Latino (2.6%). English learners represent 2.3% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 15.6%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Mason/Clark Middle Sch
- 1How do the reported 11.5:1 student–teacher ratio and 46.97 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 4 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 2.3%
- Students with disabilities
- 15.6%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 98.1%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 4
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 1
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White0.7%
- Hispanic2.6%
- Black94.6%
- Asian0.2%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.4%
- Multiracial1.5%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Not reported as offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in East St Louis SD 189
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
East St Louis-Lincoln Middle School
Middle · Grades 05–08
359 reported students
Wyvetter Younge School of Excellence
Elementary · Grades KG–08
534 reported students
Katie Harper-Wright Elem
Elementary · Grades PK–04
418 reported students
Vivian Adams Early Child Ctr
Other · Grades PK–PK
377 reported students
Annette Officer Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–04
362 reported students
James Avant Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
342 reported students
Public schools near Mason/Clark Middle Sch
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| East St Louis-Lincoln Middle School Middle · East St Louis SD 189 | 05–08 | 359 | 3.4 mi |
| Wirth/Parks Middle School Middle · Cahokia CUSD 187 | 06–08 | 571 | 3.4 mi |
| Emge Junior High School Middle · Harmony Emge SD 175 | 07–08 | 146 | 4.4 mi |
| Harmony Intermediate Center Middle · Harmony Emge SD 175 | 04–06 | 207 | 4.4 mi |
| Grant Middle School Middle · Grant CCSD 110 | 05–08 | 254 | 4.6 mi |
| Lovejoy Middle School Middle · Brooklyn UD 188 | 06–08 | 24 | 5.3 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Mason/Clark Middle Sch
What grades does Mason/Clark Middle Sch serve?
Mason/Clark Middle Sch reports grades 05–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a middle school in East St Louis SD 189.
How many students attend Mason/Clark Middle Sch?
Mason/Clark Middle Sch reported 540 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 64th percentile among 703 Illinois middle schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 642 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Mason/Clark Middle Sch?
The calculated ratio is 11.5:1, based on 540 students and 46.97 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Illinois median for the same school level is 12.7:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Mason/Clark Middle Sch a public, charter, or magnet school?
Mason/Clark Middle Sch is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on East St Louis SD 189 attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Mason/Clark Middle Sch students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
98.1% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Mason/Clark Middle Sch in?
Mason/Clark Middle Sch is part of East St Louis SD 189, based in East Saint Louis, IL, which operates 12 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Mason/Clark Middle Sch?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include East St Louis-Lincoln Middle School (3.4 mi), Wirth/Parks Middle School (3.4 mi), Emge Junior High School (4.4 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.