Clark Intermediate vs Tarpey Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 2.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Clark Intermediate
Clovis · Public middle · Grades 7–8
1,437 students
Tarpey Elementary
Clovis · Public elementary · Grades K–6
643 students
| Measure | Clark Intermediate Clovis, California | Tarpey Elementary Clovis, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 60 Top 50% | 36 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #303 of 1,334 | #2843 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #5388 of 15,369 | #34716 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 1,437 | 643 |
| Enrollment | 1,437 | 643 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 55.3% | 77.1% |
| Students per teacher | 22.8 | 21.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 74% | 50% |
| Math proficiency | 53% | 40% |
| city | Clovis | Clovis |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Clark Intermediate scores higher on the Success Index (US) (60.4 vs 35.9).
- •Clark Intermediate does better on math proficiency (53% vs 40%).
- •Clark Intermediate does better on reading proficiency (74% vs 50%).
- •Clark Intermediate does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (55.3% vs 77.1%).
- •Tarpey Elementary does better on students per teacher (21.4 vs 22.8).
- •Clark Intermediate is the larger school with 1,437 students compared with 643.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Clark Intermediate better than Tarpey Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Clark Intermediate ranks higher (60.4 vs 35.9 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Clark Intermediate and Tarpey Elementary?
About 2.6 km in a straight line, between Clovis and Clovis in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Clark Intermediate: 1,437. Tarpey Elementary: 643. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Clark Intermediate and Tarpey Elementary rank in California?
Clark Intermediate is 303rd of 1,334 and Tarpey Elementary is 2843rd of 5,693 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).