Very Good
#882 of 2,466 schools in NJ
Top 36% in state
Carl H. Kumpf School
Middle School · Clark Township Public School District · Clark, NJ
A Clark Township Public School District middle school serving grades 6th – 8th.
59 MILDRED TERRACE, Clark, NJ 07066
- Math 58% vs NJ 36% (2025)
- Reading 71% vs NJ 57% (2025)
- 11.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Carl H. Kumpf School score 65% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 67%).
2025 NJSLA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NJ average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 17 points since 2021, reaching 65% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 58% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 72% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 42 test records from NJ state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
3.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Carl H. Kumpf School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the New York map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 24Car-Dependent
- Bike 26Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$122,610
Median home value
$570,400
Median rent
$1,793/mo
College educated
46.4%
Homeownership
76.1%
Poverty rate
2.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 07066; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Honor Ridge AcademyPrivate · tuition | 7.6private | 3–12 | 0.4 mi | 75 | Compare → |
| Colonia Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.7 | 6–8 | 0.9 mi | 587 | Compare → |
| Rahway 7th & 8th Grade AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 7.0 | 7–8 | 1.0 mi | 714 | Compare → |
| WestlakeEnrollment path unverified | 6.3 | 4–12 | 1.1 mi | 53 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Clark Township Public School District
- Schools in district
- 5
- Rank in district
- #2 of 4
- District spending per student
- $21,373NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 2.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Carl H. Kumpf School is listed in Clark Township Public School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Carl H. Kumpf School
Carl H. Kumpf School is a public middle school in Clark, NJ, part of Clark Township Public School District, serving approximately 531 students in grades 6th-8th with a 11.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 out of 10 and ranks #882 of 2,466 schools in NJ.
State assessment records show 58% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 72% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Carl H. Kumpf School
What grades does Carl H. Kumpf School serve?
Carl H. Kumpf School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Carl H. Kumpf School?
Carl H. Kumpf School has an enrollment of approximately 531 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Carl H. Kumpf School?
The student-teacher ratio at Carl H. Kumpf School is 11.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Carl H. Kumpf School rank in NJ?
Carl H. Kumpf School ranks #882 of 2,466 schools in NJ.
What is Carl H. Kumpf School's MySchoolScout rating?
Carl H. Kumpf School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Carl H. Kumpf School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Carl H. Kumpf School has 58% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 72% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Carl H. Kumpf School a charter school?
No, Carl H. Kumpf School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Carl H. Kumpf School a Title I school?
No, Carl H. Kumpf School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Carl H. Kumpf School?
3.2% of students at Carl H. Kumpf School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 531
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 48
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Union County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 4.7%
- Phone
- (732) 381-0400
- Area population (ZIP 07066)
- 15,410
- Area average commute
- 29.7 min
- Area median age
- 43.2
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 NJSLA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 NJSLA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 NJSLA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 NJSLA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- State assessments · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 07066; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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