Clark Middle School in Frisco | Military Town Advisor

Category	Rating	Details
Test Scores	9/10	The Test Score Rating examines how students at this school performed on standardized tests compared with other schools in the state. The Test Rating was created using 2025 State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness (STAAR) data from Texas Education Agency.
Student Growth	8/10	The Student Progress Rating measures whether students at this school are making academic progress over time based on student growth data provided by the Department of Education. Specifically, this rating looks at how much progress individual students have made on state assessments during the past year or more, how this performance aligns with expected progress based on a student growth model established by the state Department of Education, and how this school's growth data compares to other schools in the state. The Growth Rating was created using 2025 Percentage of students meeting growth target data from Texas Education Agency.

Posted: April 5, 2026

This high school is fantastic! The teachers are dedicated and supportive, and the school offers a wide range of academic and extracurricular opportunities. Students are challenged to grow and succeed, and the environment is positive and encouraging.

Posted: April 5, 2026

Posted: March 14, 2026

The only positive thing about the school are 80% of the teachers. The discipline is super strict: assigned seating during lunch, talking is very limited, no outside area to sit with friends, no social life except in athletics, detention is something very often , because it is given for just simple things like looking at your phone once or just assumptions that your child has done something. The policy in this school is very diffrent from the rest. The admins do not let the children to be kids and have fun and jokes. It is all so serious like they fogot they were kids before as well.

Posted: March 14, 2026

Posted: March 12, 2026

There is a real sense of community at Clark Middle School. Beyond the strong curriculum, the variety of clubs and sports programs has given our student so many opportunities to grow outside the classroom. Its a safe, inclusive, and high-energy school!

Posted: March 12, 2026

Posted: March 11, 2026

This high school offers excellent academic programs and a supportive environment. The teachers are knowledgeable and approachable, and the staff truly care about student success.

Posted: March 11, 2026

Posted: March 8, 2026

Clark Middle School provides an outstanding learning environment for middle school students. The teachers are passionate, supportive, and committed to helping each student reach their full potential academically and personally. The curriculum is challenging and engaging, promoting critical thinking, creativity, and problem-solving skills. The school fosters a safe, inclusive, and encouraging atmosphere where students feel valued and confident. Additionally, extracurricular activities and programs help students explore their interests and develop leadership skills. Overall, [School Name] prepares students exceptionally well for high school and beyond while nurturing personal growth and responsibility. I highly recommend this school to families seeking a well-rounded and enriching educational experience.

Posted: March 8, 2026

Posted: February 22, 2026

We are very happy with this middle school. The teachers are caring, professional, and truly interested in helping students succeed both academically and personally. The administration communicates clearly with parents and keeps us informed about events, progress, and opportunities.

The school offers a strong academic program along with activities that help students build confidence, responsibility, and good character. The environment is safe, respectful, and welcoming for students from different backgrounds.

Our child has grown in knowledge, discipline, and confidence since joining this school, and we appreciate the effort the staff puts into supporting every student.

We highly recommend this middle school to families looking for a supportive and high-quality education.

Posted: February 22, 2026

Posted: February 3, 2026

This is my sons first year at Clark, and we have nothing but positive things to say about the school. Years ago, students from another feeder community caused significant disruptions, but since Mrs. Lee became principal just a few years ago, Clark has truly changed for the better. She and Mrs. Reed, the assistant principal, are doing a phenomenal job restoring Clark to a school that deserves respect.

One major positive is that 6th graders are kept separate from 7th and 8th graders. The school has a zero-tolerance approach to bullying and negative behavior, and students are held accountable for their actions. We are a minority and havent experienced any discrimination from any teachers or staffs. If anything, theyve been extremely respectful, accommodating and responsive. I would disregard any reviews older than three years, as the school has improved tremendously since the new principal came onboard. They are still very strict with the kids, but thats just how theyre able to reset the bad behavior from a few years ago.

Posted: February 3, 2026

Posted: October 11, 2025

As a parent, I couldnt be happier with the education and care my child receives here. The teachers are amazing, the classrooms are well-organized, and the administration listens to parent concerns. My child has grown so much academically and socially!

Posted: October 11, 2025

Posted: September 30, 2025

I have had one child finish 3 years at Clark and another beginning their journey at Clark. We have had all positive experiences. Our children have been excited to attend school each day which is a testament to the staff. The administrative team is engaged, positive and puts the needs of the campus/district first. The students have an opportunity to truly learn processes and skills and have opportunities to grow by attending tutorials and Cougar Den. My children have always felt safe and enjoyed the diversity of the campus. The programs offered by the campus/district are outstanding. There are many opportunities for families to be involved. This is an excellent campus that has exceeded my expectations!

Posted: September 30, 2025

Posted: September 29, 2025

Staff is fully committed to making my student feel safe. They are strict with students that try to bully others. Through their programs they celebrate student growth and success. Love the Clark family.

Posted: September 29, 2025

Clark MS is an all-encompassing campus of enrichment offering educational, arts, social, musical, and athletic learning opportunities for all students. As a key part of the greater Frisco ISD network of schools, Clark embodies a positive learning environment. Children in this school are highly involved in the on-level and advanced curriculum offered, as well as the band, athletic and in-school activities. Clark MS has a diverse population with an inclusive learning environment. Teachers at this school are respectful and care for their children. The administrative support and care from the leadership team is known from the moment the children enter the campus. Our family highly recommends this school for middle school learners.

Posted: September 29, 2025

My 6th grader is having a fantastic time at Clark! He absolutely loves band and feels supported by his teachers as he navigates the transition from elementary to middle school. The administration listens and really encourages family and community involvement. I love seeing that Clark has an active PTA again that works hard to put the needs of all students and staff first. Our family has been extremely pleased with our experiences at Clark MS so far!

Posted: September 29, 2025

Posted: September 26, 2025

Would absolutely not send anyone here worst school ever never go here if you want to cry your eyes out almost every single day. Teachers dont know how to teach and barely give kids who need extra help in some classes their stuff they need. Worst school out there dont send anyone here ever.

Posted: September 26, 2025

Posted: May 23, 2025

I dont feel like theres any support or encouragement from the leadership roles in this school. The administration is responsible for creating a loving and family like environment. However it appears to be more hostile and confrontational. Teachers feel comfortable showing favoritism and and racism. My children learned so much negativity and bad behavior from attending these schools. The ratings have gone down tremendously over the years and I would recommend choosing better for your family.

Posted: May 23, 2025

Posted: December 6, 2024

7th grade has been the wort year of i think my entire life. i used to live in cali and the schools there were so nice and welcoming. i'm finding it hard to sleep and pass my classes. The teachers only help me when they feel that their occupation is in danger, especially my 7th period teacher. the only thing that gets me out of the bed these days are my friends and my theater class. When i miss a simple question in class now, i feel tears fill my eyes because i feel like i dont match the expectation of my teachers. The counclers only help you on about the 3rd try of reporting. I once tried to report a kid who was making fun of my clothes and being sexist but he didnt even get talked to. Not only that, but there are plently on roaches around the school, not to mention the crickets as well. Also the bath room arrangements. for girls who are just starting their cycles, they are forced to only go in between classes. (which only gives them four minutes) And they are forced to wait ten minutes before and after class starts and end. on block days, they have to wait 20 minutes. Another thing, because the counclers dont do anything about bullying, the kids are rude and just terrible. Everytime i meet someone new, they only want to talk about how i dress. I dont really care about what people say about my
clothes because ive been used to this for so long.

Posted: December 6, 2024

Posted: October 10, 2024

I love this school sooo muchhhh! The teachers where nice!

Posted: October 10, 2024

Posted: October 9, 2024

I went to this school for three years. The higher ups in this school do not know how to keep unruly students in check. Rather than at least attempting to fix their behavior, they choose to punish entire grades. The students in this school are extremely rude. This school both brought my self confidence down and made me feel awful for the three years I attended it. The bathroom policies (Only being allowed to go eight times in class within nine weeks) are ridiculous, and terrible for younger students who may have just started their cycles. There is not enough time to go within the passing periods. Many of the teachers are perfectly fine, the leadership is the issue. If you are considering this school for your child, look somewhere else.

Posted: October 9, 2024

Posted: May 17, 2024

Teachers are extremely rude and racism is at its finest. The only consideration they have is getting test scores up for ratings. Certain kids are allowed to say, do and wear whatever they want. Minority children are punished to the maximum and sent to an alternative school. All of the kids sent to SOC in Frisco were African American. The administration supports the racism and does nothing about it. It sickens my heart to see this and not why I moved out to Frisco. I hope speaking on this issue will bring change.

Posted: January 18, 2024

My son recently started Clark and now I'm super worried and concerned for his well being and mental health. He feels very stressed of all the restrictive rules, which if they do not obey they will be punished. Children are sharing between each other that they feel like 'in prison'. There are very strict rules which do not come from the isd but the school. I'm not sure what is the reason of that happening but my son said none of that was happening in his previous school. If there are some children that need more attention and discipline, it should not reflect to the other children.

Posted: January 18, 2024

Posted: January 12, 2024

I have been a student at clark middle school for a while now and ever since the new rules came into play it has been a mess especially the dress code and they don't care to let us have freedom at all (i wonder why) im man after all this place is a "fun safe and interactive learning environment" (like i'm gonna believe that) they often exaggerate the learning experience of us and i'm starting to think this is all for the money and not the purpose but in conclusion this school is not as good as they say it is (and they tell us to not believe everything the media says) we are forced into a social normal and basically treated like an assembly line and i'm tired of it it is the same thing every day they bring nothing new to the table the school system has not changed in over 150 years and we are not going to stop until tis changes we wake up to early and stay up too late and work too hard to be treated like this we are sired of being silenced and the only reason we are still here is because its a law this has to stop because i want the future generations and my future family to grow up in a world better than the one we live in today i will not stand for this any more and i mean this from my heart please change this i can't take it anymore i have been suffering from anxiety and insomnia since 7th grade last year and for the sake of our mental health please change this.

Posted: January 12, 2024

Posted: October 18, 2023

the teachers are amazing, if you are looking for good teachers this school is the way to go. The band program is also great, 100% recommended if you are aspiring to pursue band. But sometimes I do not feel safe in the hallways because of the amount of kids messing around. Personally I think they need more hallway monitors because the hallways are getting out of hand. Also a lot of kids are being disruptive during lunch, and i think they should just get separated instead of assigned seating. I can also learn okay but sometimes kids can disrupt class and it can be hard to learn and sometimes teachers don't fix the problem every time.
Overall Clark is pretty good, but there are things that need to be improved for safety.

Posted: October 18, 2023

Posted: August 9, 2023

My children and I are looking forward to the new school year. So, we transferred into this school district in the middle of the year and the staff has done a great job communicating and assisting through our new advanture. The staff has been engaging, patient and very supportive. I understand the school has some new staff memebers and they all seem to want what is best for the students. I believe all of the students are in for a great new school year. As a parent they have my full support!

Posted: August 9, 2023

Posted: August 5, 2023

Before the new admin and teachers started working there, going there was actually tolerable. But the new staff have made the school a prison instead of a friendly learning environment.

They constantly want the students to act mature and above their age, and yet the actions they commit and the rules that they enforce cant be considered anything but childish. They force the students to grow up too quickly and dont allow them to just be kids and try to enjoy their life.

The new Principal clearly doesnt empathize with the students attending or the teachers working, especially considering the rules they keep adding that do not benefit to the community of our school environment.

Maybe at some point, I might have felt safe coming to school, like I couldnt get hurt if I just kept my head down and didnt start any conflicts. Now however, I notice that the school doesnt deal with issues pertaining to violence and bullying. They prioritize certain students and avoid punishing others because they cant find it in themselves to bother.

The school has shown that they dont care enough about the students complaints, problems, or mental health. Instead, they care about the students learning(when I say learning, I mean giving them booklets and letting them figure it out).

They discriminate students who dont understand the material right away and spend class time berating them in front of others. And when theres an issue pertaining to bullying (The act of ONE constantly harassing another), both parties are at fault.

They take away students creativity and force them into a social norm where they lose all character and development theyve ever gained throughout their years of life. Majority of students who attend this school find themselves unable to express themselves (its definitely gotta be the dress codes) and lacking things they once had (dignity, intelligence, friends, etc).

Theres much more id like to write down, however, this is already as messy and not put together as is (I wonder why), Im going to leave it here and say that students should not attend this junior high for the sake of themselves.

Posted: August 5, 2023

Posted: May 5, 2023

Ever since the new AP staff has joined this year it has nothing but a disaster. The 7th grade assistant principle is constantly lying to parents to try and get kids in trouble and never bothers to deal with any serious problems. Not only that but i have constantly heard about other teachers and how childish and out of line they act. This is the future of our generation and the only thing they are being taught is that their personal needs are not important because they need to "learn". I would not recommend sending your kids here for the sake of their mental health and dignity.

Posted: May 5, 2023

Posted: April 5, 2023

Don't send your kids here if you value their mental health. Ever since the new staff was introduced a lot of students complain that they can't learn as much and the new rules are overwhelming. Not only has our time for socialization been limited, but the new staff is rude and they act as if they hate their jobs. This school has never been perfect, but at least last year I felt as if this was an open and decent place to learn, but as of now I'm not very sure if I can stand on that or not.

Posted: April 5, 2023

Posted: April 3, 2023

are new princel and new teacher are rude and there not being nice to us and i think i would never recommend take your kid somewhere else

Posted: April 3, 2023

Now that this school has a new principal it is very bad I miss Mrs.Duffy, and this is not the 8th grade I imagined. I wish I was in 8th grade last year they had so much fun and control. These new rules are getting riduciousls and there acting like we are in elementary. I'm already stressed that we're going to high school next year and these rules are adding on. We were supposed to had a good time but no I'm having the worst 8th grade.

Posted: April 3, 2023

Now that the school has a new principal, she has caused many new problems than the school had before she came here and now she wants to have these "new rules" that do not benefit any teachers or students in any good ways and has caused more drama and stress to the end of the school year when the end of the school year is supposed to be fun and a good time to end the year but now its just more stress and not beneficial to anyone especially when students have to worry about their grades and with the lack of education taught and also teachers are very stressed when they don't have time to grade and schedule new lessons for their students.

Posted: February 28, 2023

i hate it here please god let me out

Posted: February 28, 2023

Posted: February 7, 2023

IM GOING HERE AND IT IS TOO STRICED YOU CANT WEAR HOODIES WHEN ITS SO COLD

Posted: February 7, 2023

Posted: November 2, 2022

i have my freedom and curiosity below my ability to learn

Posted: November 2, 2022

Posted: October 20, 2022

i don't recommend this school its the worst school ever and the other reviews say it all.

Posted: October 20, 2022

Posted: September 25, 2020

Great school with teachers that care. My daughter loves it and all kids are treated equally. They are also pushed to do their best. The school culture is good and very inclusive. Love it!

Posted: September 25, 2020

Posted: May 7, 2020

Very positive school culture with caring teachers and principals.

Posted: May 7, 2020

Posted: April 25, 2017

Can not keep my child engaged, has no idea how to teach.

Posted: April 25, 2017

Worthless to my child's education! If you can't keep up, too bad!

Posted: April 25, 2017

My job has put my children in school districts around the US. The FISK is the worst. The teachers are bullies. It is a police state where students and parents have no rights. If you are moving to Frisco, stay away from this school! They play favorites and if your child gets behind there is no recourse. My son has been a great student up until he was enrolled at Clark Middle School.

Posted: November 14, 2016

it is the best middle school ever

Posted: February 17, 2015

If you want your kids to participate and actually play in the athletic programs here make sure you really get ready to kiss some you know what because there is nothing but cliques here and the coaches especially Knott encourages this kind of behavior. I saw multiple times during this basketball season where unskilled players being selected over skilled ones because they are more popular. And talk about being out of your depth as a basketball coach. She chooses speedy soccer kids with no basketball skills because they have speed. Then over the course of the season I see not even one of them actually work or show any skill. They run into players and rack up the fouls. This school just perpetuates this kind of behavior while another one up the road has a real coaching system in place and always contends as 1 or 2 school in the district. In my opinion the coaches here at Clark have no business being called coaches because they do not actually coach anyone but their own egos.

Posted: September 29, 2014

This is not the school for you if your kid needs any accommodations. The 8th grade counselor is disorganized and lacks empathy, or general skills.. The Principal is a dinosaur, and student's needs are not being adequately addressed as there is no leadership or vision by his non presence or courage to evolve, make changes. The teachers are amazing at this school so don't despair if you are stuck here. Excellent Band Program.

Posted: July 17, 2014

Not sure how this school rates a 10...bullying is a major problem. I spoke to one child who said he transferred due to bullying. A friend of mine cried repetitively this year, as her child was bullied daily, but then he was vilified when she tried to report it. My own child was harassed daily in a specific class, and when I notified the school, not only did they do little to protect my child, they also stopped returning my calls.

Posted: May 24, 2014

the athletic coaches pick favorites!!! its not fair & there (not all, mainly coach grithifts is the bad one that hates me & a lot of other students, of them are bad, but they all do pick favorites) HORRIBLE coaches, I'm very sure that almost all of them never played the sport there coaching(volleyball, basketball, soccer, football, & track).!! don't come to this school! is't not good at all!!!! i hate it sooooooo much!

Posted: March 18, 2014

This is a terrible school!!! My girls were there for two years and they were bullied and when we took it to the principal, he did absolutely NOTHING about it. Actually, when it was brought to his attention my child was the one disciplined and not the bully. Also, as far as the athletics there???" what a joke" The coaches are lacking the knowledge to teach the kids.... I don't believe the "coaches" have ever even played basketball. The teachers there also are allowed to curse at there students. The teachers are mean and some are so old and cranky they just need to retire. It got so bad here that we had to move to protect our kids. I don't see how this school received a ten?

Posted: January 15, 2014

Clark has been a great experience for us so far with our two kids. The few things which are kind of shocking to be present in a Frisco ISD schools - - Lack of core material for students on a daily basis - there are no more textbooks for kids to haul around which is great for their backs but unless they take diligent notes there is not much to review. I would prefer some sort of electronic format textbooks. These kids have devices coming out of their ears these days. Also with the tax base here I am shocked to see handful of devices for use in the school. Money is not being spent in the right places. - The biggest disappointment for me to date has been the Athletic program. The basketball teams are nothing more than a popularity contest. I know girls who have worked hard for years who have been moved out of the competitive teams for a person who is no where in the skill level but is popular. This teaches these kids nothing about hard work but instead just beats them over the head with popularity. Half the team is made up of cheerleaders. It is an absolute sham.

Posted: December 6, 2013

About half of the sixth grade teachers are mean, however, most of the core class teachers are nice. The seventh grade teachers can be strict and the eighth grade teachers and by far the nicest!!!!! I don't have a good chemistry base for next year because my science teacher last year didn't understand it herself, but this year she is only teaching math. They had a bully program last year (I'm not sure about this year since I'm in high school now), but it didn't do much to help. I never saw any physical bullying, but there was some emotional and cyber bullying. The girls coaches are really awesome!!!!! I went from being terrible to being on my high schools JV team and with an average coach I probably would've made the freshman team. I found the principal to be helpful, friendly, and courteous in general. The VPs were ridiculous though.

Posted: August 16, 2013

If you have a special needs/ autistic child this is not a school for you. The teachers thought that our child was very independent, therefore when he had an anxiety attack, he got detention for it. The principal is very rude and the staff (except for the receptionist) cannot think for themselves. We are not coming back to this school.

Posted: April 3, 2013

As a former 8th grader, I have been physically hurt here. No matter how much you tell, you still get harassed. It is unacceptable to let those kind of things happen. Whenever I try to take physical action on my bully, I always end up in trouble!!! It's like the teachers don't care about me getting bullied but they care when right at the moment, I'm about to punch the bully! It's not right.

Posted: January 27, 2012

Mr. Katz and Mrs. Vanhook, the Band and Orchestra teachers are very funny and nice. Allthough, Band has some nice students and orchestra not so much.

Posted: September 9, 2011

A a prospective homebuyer in the area these kind of comments really affect our decision. Bullying, rude teachers. I suspect we will look elsewhere

Posted: April 13, 2011

This school is the best! All the teachers are super nice and there are no bullies, which is a wonderful thing!

Posted: February 24, 2011

This school is filled with bullies! My child was harrassed physically by a student!! I am very disappointed that further disciplinary action was not taken. As for the cirriculum - it's a joke! Their are no course offerings for any grades besides AP classes which are laughable! My child has tested at an AP 10th grade level, so now we are looking for a school that can provide the academics that is needed. If you are looking for a school full of bullies and a lower than average cirruculum, then this is the school for you!! Otherwise, look elsewhere. Oh and if you ever send correspondence to the principal, don't ever expect to hear from him. He will only pass you on the the assistant principals.

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Frisco, TX 75035

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