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#386 of 2,466 schools in NJ

Top 16% in state

Clark Mills School

Elementary School · Manalapan-englishtown Regional School District · Manalapan, NJ

A Manalapan-englishtown Regional School District elementary school where students score 14 points above what's typical for similar communities.

34 GORDONS CORNER ROAD, Manalapan, NJ 07726

  • Math 76% vs NJ 47% (2025)
  • Reading 76% vs NJ 50% (2025)
  • 14.1:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress8.5Excellent50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data16
Annual Change+4.72 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendImproving
Academics9.2Excellent30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency76% (2025 NJSLA)
Reading/ELA Proficiency76% (2025 NJSLA)
Math vs. State Avg+28.1 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+32.1 pts
Overall Proficiency76% (2025 NJSLA, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)62% (model expectation from 2025 NJSLA)
vs. Expected+13.7 pts
Adjusted Percentile88th
Resources & Environment4.8Below Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio14.1:1
District spending per student$22,258
Chronic Absenteeism3.6%

Students at Clark Mills School score 76% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 62%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 NJSLA proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. NJ average.

Math Proficiency76%(2025 NJSLA)
School
State
47%(2025 NJSLA)
ELA Proficiency76%(2025 NJSLA)
School
State
50%(2025 NJSLA)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 19 points since 2021, reaching 76% in 2025.

Show all 16 years
2009
Math
88%
ELA
69%
2010
Math
90%
ELA
77%
2011
Math
85%
ELA
71%
2012
Math
92%
ELA
73%
2013
Math
90%
ELA
70%
2014
Math
56%
ELA
66%
2015
Math
67%
ELA
69%
2016
Math
69%
ELA
76%
2017
Math
77%
ELA
75%
2018
Math
85%
ELA
78%
2019
Math
85%
ELA
78%
2020*
Math
53%
ELA
62%
2021*
Math
53%
ELA
62%
2022
Math
69%
ELA
72%
2024
Math
74%
ELA
68%
2025
Math
76%
ELA
76%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 76% (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 41 test records from NJ state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

10.9%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

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The neighborhood

Where Clark Mills 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 36Car-Dependent
  • Bike 33Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Low0/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$145,625

Median home value

$603,000

Median rent

$1,973/mo

College educated

54.7%

Homeownership

87.2%

Poverty rate

5%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 07726; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Milford Brook SchoolEnrollment path unverified7.1K–50.2 mi537Compare →
Taylor Mills SchoolEnrollment path unverified7.2K–50.3 mi531Compare →
Wemrock Brook SchoolEnrollment path unverified8.5K–51.4 mi559Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Manalapan-englishtown Regional School District

Schools in district
8
Rank in district
#3 of 8
District spending per student
$22,258NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
4.2%Census SAIPE · 2024

Clark Mills School is listed in Manalapan-Englishtown Regional School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Clark Mills School

Clark Mills School is a public elementary school in Manalapan, NJ, part of Manalapan-englishtown Regional School District, serving approximately 478 students in grades 1st-5th with a 14.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.0 out of 10 and ranks #386 of 2,466 schools in NJ. State assessment records show 76% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 72% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Clark Mills School

What grades does Clark Mills School serve?

Clark Mills School serves students in grades 1st through 5th.

How many students attend Clark Mills School?

Clark Mills School has an enrollment of approximately 478 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Clark Mills School?

The student-teacher ratio at Clark Mills School is 14.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Clark Mills School rank in NJ?

Clark Mills School ranks #386 of 2,466 schools in NJ.

What is Clark Mills School's MySchoolScout rating?

Clark Mills School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.0 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 Clark Mills School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Clark Mills School has 76% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 72% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Clark Mills School a charter school?

No, Clark Mills School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Clark Mills School a Title I school?

No, Clark Mills School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Clark Mills School?

10.9% of students at Clark Mills 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
1st – 5th
Enrollment
478
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.1:1
Teachers (FTE)
34
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Monmouth County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
3.6%
Area population (ZIP 07726)
44,698
Area average commute
40.6 min
Area median age
44.2
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 07726; this does not measure the attendance area.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24

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