Excellent
#38 of 2,466 schools in NJ
Top 2% in state
Clinton Township Middle School
Middle School · Clinton Township School District · Clinton, NJ
A middle school in Clinton, NJ where students score 9 points above what's typical for similar communities.
34 GRAYROCK ROAD, Clinton, NJ 08809
- Math 65% vs NJ 36% (2025)
- Reading 81% vs NJ 57% (2025)
- 11.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Clinton Township Middle School score 73% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 64%).
2025 NJSLA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NJ average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 14 points since 2021, reaching 73% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 69% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 76% (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
8.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Clinton Township Middle 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 26Car-Dependent
- Bike 24Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Average359/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Clinton), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$127,169
Median home value
$413,400
Median rent
$1,721/mo
College educated
51.6%
Homeownership
78.3%
Poverty rate
5.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 08809; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
2 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High Bridge Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.4 | 5–8 | 1.8 mi | 141 | Compare → |
| Union Township Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.4 | 4–8 | 4.0 mi | 253 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Clinton Township School District
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #1 of 3
- District spending per student
- $29,498NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 2.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Clinton Township Middle School is listed in Clinton Township School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Clinton Township Middle School
Clinton Township Middle School is a public middle school in Clinton, NJ, part of Clinton Township School District, serving approximately 414 students in grades 6th-8th with a 11.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 9.1 out of 10 and ranks #38 of 2,466 schools in NJ. State assessment records show 69% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 76% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Clinton Township Middle School
What grades does Clinton Township Middle School serve?
Clinton Township Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Clinton Township Middle School?
Clinton Township Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 414 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Clinton Township Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Clinton Township Middle School is 11.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Clinton Township Middle School rank in NJ?
Clinton Township Middle School ranks #38 of 2,466 schools in NJ.
What is Clinton Township Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Clinton Township Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.1 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 Clinton Township Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Clinton Township Middle School has 69% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 76% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Clinton Township Middle School a charter school?
No, Clinton Township Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Clinton Township Middle School a Title I school?
No, Clinton Township Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Clinton Township Middle School?
8.2% of students at Clinton Township Middle 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
- 414
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 37
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Town
- County
- Hunterdon County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 8.2%
- Phone
- (908) 238-9141
- Area population (ZIP 08809)
- 6,838
- Area average commute
- 34.3 min
- Area median age
- 38.6
Official sources & links
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 08809; 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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