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Mason/Clark Middle Sch

PublicRegularGrades 5–8
East Saint Louis, Illinois · East St Louis SD 189
SCHOOL SNAPSHOT
Students540
Student:Teacher11.7:1
Free/Reduced Lunch98%
Title INo
Mason/Clark Middle Sch
OverviewEnrollmentDemographicsPerformanceAttendanceBehaviourWorkforce

Key Indicators

At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available

State avg: 378
540
Total Enrollment
State avg: 53%
98%+44.7pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
11.7:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
5–8
Grade Span
Middle
Level

Overview

Mason/Clark Middle Sch is a public middle serving grades 5–8 in East Saint Louis, Illinois. The school enrolls 540 students. It is part of the East St Louis SD 189 district.

Source: NCES CCD (2023)

Strengths & Things to Consider

Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against Illinois state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.

Strengths

Smaller-than-average class sizes
11.7:1 student-to-teacher ratio (US average ≈ 16:1)

Things to Consider

Higher share of students from low-income families
98% free/reduced-lunch eligibility — schools in this range benefit from strong parent engagement programs

Key Facts

SectorPublic
School TypeRegular
LevelMiddle
Grade Span5–8
DistrictEast St Louis SD 189
County17163
CityEast Saint Louis
ZIP62203
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID171332004977

Student Demographics

Total Enrollment540
White0.0%
Hispanic / Latino4.0%
Black / African American0.1%
Asian94.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native0.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.0%
Two or More Races0.6%

Race / Ethnicity Distribution

White
0.0%
Hispanic
4.0%
Black
0.1%
Asian
94.4%
Two+
0.6%
Source: NCES CCD (2023)

Equity & Title I

In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.

FRL %98%
State Avg53%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2023)