For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,273 students in Clark Township 51±¬ÁÏ District. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
51±¬ÁÏs in Clark Township 51±¬ÁÏ District have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the New Jersey public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 63% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public school average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (NJ)
# Schools
5 Schools
2,569 Schools
# Students
2,273 Students
1,360,135 Students
# Teachers
190 Teachers
116,529 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Clark Township 51±¬ÁÏ District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 645 school districts in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 85-89% has decreased from 95% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#211 out of 648 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
63%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
23%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)85-89%
85%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.41
0.72
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
4%
11%
% Hispanic
17%
34%
% Black
2%
14%
% White
75%
38%
% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $20,795 in this school district is less than the state median of $26,940. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $19,677 is less than the state median of $25,837. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$47 MM
$36,642 MM
Spending
$45 MM
$35,142 MM
Revenue / Student
$20,795
$26,940
Spending / Student
$19,677
$25,837
Best Clark Township 51±¬ÁÏ District 51±¬ÁÏs (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Valley Road School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
150 Valley Road
Clark, NJ 07066
(732) 388-7900
Clark, NJ 07066
(732) 388-7900
Gr: K-5 | 406 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #22.
Frank K. Hehnly
(Math: 55% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
590 Raritan Road
Clark, NJ 07066
(732) 381-8100
Clark, NJ 07066
(732) 381-8100
Gr: K-5 | 561 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #33.
Carl H. Kumpf School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
59 Mildred Terrace
Clark, NJ 07066
(732) 381-0400
Clark, NJ 07066
(732) 381-0400
Gr: 6-8 | 531 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #44.
Arthur L. Johnson High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
365 Westfield Avenue
Clark, NJ 07066
(732) 382-0910
Clark, NJ 07066
(732) 382-0910
Gr: 9-12 | 754 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: n/an/a
Clark Preschool Annex
Special Education School
430 Westfield Ave
Clark, NJ 07066
(732) 428-8408
Clark, NJ 07066
(732) 428-8408
Gr: PK | 21 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Clark Township 51±¬ÁÏ District?
Clark Township 51±¬ÁÏ District manages 5 public schools serving 2,273 students.
What is the rank of Clark Township 51±¬ÁÏ District?
Clark Township 51±¬ÁÏ District is ranked #211 out of 645 school districts in New Jersey (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Clark Township 51±¬ÁÏ District?
75% of Clark Township 51±¬ÁÏ District students are White, 17% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Black, 1% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Clark Township 51±¬ÁÏ District?
Clark Township 51±¬ÁÏ District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is equal to the New Jersey state average of 12:1.
What is Clark Township 51±¬ÁÏ District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $19,677 is less than the state median of $25,837. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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