Excellent
#273 of 2,466 schools in NJ
Top 11% in state
Valley Road School
Elementary School · Clark Township Public School District · Clark, NJ
A Clark Township Public School District elementary school serving grades Kindergarten – 5th.
150 VALLEY ROAD, Clark, NJ 07066
- Math 62% vs NJ 47% (2025)
- Reading 65% vs NJ 50% (2025)
- 12.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Valley Road School score 64% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 66%).
2025 NJSLA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NJ average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 12 points since 2021, reaching 64% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 64% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 67% (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 scoreFree/reduced lunch
4.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Valley Road 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 56Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 43Somewhat 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Winfield TownshipEnrollment path unverified | 7.6 | PK–8 | 0.8 mi | 146 | Compare → |
| Franklin Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.8 | PK–6 | 0.9 mi | 636 | Compare → |
| Kindercare Learning Center #1517Private · tuition | Not rated | PK–K | 1.1 mi | 12 | Compare → |
| Madison Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.7 | PK–6 | 1.1 mi | 386 | 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.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Clark Township Public School District
- Schools in district
- 5
- Rank in district
- #1 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
Valley Road School is listed in Clark Township Public School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Valley Road School
Valley Road School is a public elementary school in Clark, NJ, part of Clark Township Public School District, serving approximately 406 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 12.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.2 out of 10 and ranks #273 of 2,466 schools in NJ. State assessment records show 64% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 67% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Valley Road School
What grades does Valley Road School serve?
Valley Road School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Valley Road School?
Valley Road School has an enrollment of approximately 406 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Valley Road School?
The student-teacher ratio at Valley Road School is 12.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Valley Road School rank in NJ?
Valley Road School ranks #273 of 2,466 schools in NJ.
What is Valley Road School's MySchoolScout rating?
Valley Road School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.2 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 Valley Road School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Valley Road School has 64% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 67% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Valley Road School a charter school?
No, Valley Road School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Valley Road School a Title I school?
No, Valley Road School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Valley Road School?
4.9% of students at Valley Road 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
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 406
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 33
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Union County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 9.4%
- Phone
- (732) 388-7900
- 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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