Serving 430 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Clinton Public School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 26%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 56% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 430 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 29%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in NJ
- Math Proficiency: 35% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 56% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
School Overview
Clinton Public School's student population of 430 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 38 teachers has declined by 15% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
430 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Clinton Public School ranks within the top 50% of all 2,183 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Clinton Public School is 0.47, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#671 out of 2183 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
26%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
6%
10%
Hispanic
17%
32%
Black
4%
15%
White
71%
40%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
8%
30%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Clinton Public School's ranking?
Clinton Public School is ranked #671 out of 2,183 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are Clinton Public School often compared to?
Clinton Public Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Clinton Township Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 26% NJ state average), while 56% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NJ state average).
How many students attend Clinton Public School?
430 students attend Clinton Public School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of Clinton Public School students are White, 17% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Asian, 4% 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 Clinton Public School?
Clinton Public School has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Clinton Public School offer ?
Clinton Public School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Clinton Public School part of?
Clinton Public School is part of Clinton-Glen Gardner School District.
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