Clark Township Public School District, NJ

Original Research by School Decision on Clark Township Public School District

Clark Township Public School District serves the single community of Clark, a suburban town in Union County, New Jersey. The district runs from pre-kindergarten through twelfth grade and enrolls a student body that is roughly mid-sized for a full K-12 system. The community itself sits in a housing market where values are well above both the state and national medians, placing Clark among the more expensive towns in the region. The local housing market shows active listings at a level that suggests steady turnover, and homes tend to move relatively quickly. A family considering a move here should expect a high-cost entry point and a market that remains competitive.

The district’s student population is predominantly white, with a Hispanic share of about one in six students. Asian students make up a modest portion, and Black students a smaller one. Information on economic disadvantage was not reported, so a reader cannot assess the share of students who qualify for free or reduced-price meals directly from this data. Similarly, data on students with disabilities and English learners were not provided. A parent may want to ask the district about these figures to understand the full picture of student support.

Academically, the district’s overall proficiency across tested subjects and grades sits above the midpoint among Union County districts. That positions Clark as a solid performer in a county with a wide range of outcomes. In English language arts, the district shows particular strength in the middle elementary and middle school years. Fourth through seventh grade all posted proficiency rates in the seventy-percent range, a strong showing. Eighth grade ELA dropped into the mid-sixties, but that still represents a comfortable majority of students meeting the standard. Math results are more uneven. Fourth grade math was strong, but performance declined notably in later grades, with eighth grade math proficiency falling to about a quarter of students, a clear soft spot. Science results at both fifth and eighth grades were also low, with roughly three in ten students proficient in fifth grade and fewer than that in eighth. A parent with a child moving toward middle school may want to ask how the district supports math and science learning in the upper grades.

Chronic absenteeism, a measure of students missing substantial school, stands at a level that is slightly better than the county median. That suggests consistent attendance overall, which is a positive indicator for instructional continuity. Per-pupil spending, however, falls in the lower range among Union County districts. Families may want to consider how that spending level affects class sizes, facilities, and program offerings, though the data here does not include those specifics.

The district comprises five schools: one high school, one preschool annex, and three elementary or K-8 buildings. No high school graduation rate was available in this data, so a family researching secondary outcomes would need to seek that information directly. We looked for recent district developments such as curriculum changes, capital projects, or budget shifts and found no publicly reported changes in the last span that would alter the picture a parent sees today. The district’s academic profile is stable and solid in key areas, with room for improvement in math at the upper end. For a family that values strong elementary ELA outcomes and a community with high home values and reliable attendance, Clark Township is a predictable suburban choice. The lower spending and the math and science gaps are the points to investigate further with the district.

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District Context

Officially reported figures, 2024-25.

Enrollment

2,307

Grades

PK–12

Schools

Student body

Hispanic 17%

Black 2%

White 75%

Asian 4%

Two+ 1%

Hawaiian / Pac. Isl. 0%

By economic status

Percent proficient by grade, as reported

Economically disadvantaged

Not disadvantaged

ELA

Gr 3

25%

49%

Gr 4

—

79%

Gr 5

62%

74%

Gr 6

53%

76%

Gr 7

67%

76%

Gr 8

55%

65%

Math

Gr 3

42%

63%

Gr 4

—

72%

Gr 5

46%

58%

Gr 6

13%

56%

Gr 7

40%

61%

Gr 8

20%

24%

Science

Gr 5

15%

32%

Gr 8

18%

23%

Schools in this District

5 schools are officially reported under this district.

Arthur L. Johnson High School

Clark Preschool Annex

Frank K. Hehnly

Carl H. Kumpf School

Valley Road School

Academic Performance

Percent of students meeting or exceeding state standards, by grade.

Mathematics

6 grades reported

61%

Grade 3

71%

Grade 4

57%

Grade 5

53%

Grade 6

59%

Grade 7

23%

Grade 8

English Language Arts

6 grades reported

47%

Grade 3

79%

Grade 4

73%

Grade 5

74%

Grade 6

75%

Grade 7

64%

Grade 8

Science

2 grades reported

31%

Grade 5

22%

Grade 8

Housing & Real Estate

Data as of April 2026 | District-weighted from constituent ZIP codes

Home Values

Typical home value$713,931

Year-over-year change+1.1%

vs. state typical1.25x

vs. national typical1.94x

Home value trend (12 months)

ZIP code home values (1 ZIP codes)

ZIP	City	Value	YoY	Weight
07066	Clark	$714K	+1.1%	100.0%

Affordability

Est. monthly mortgage (20% down at 6.48%)$3,603/mo

Home price / national median income8.5x

Market Activity: Union County

Median listing price$625,000

Median price per sq ft$343

Median price per sq ft YoY-5.8%

Median days on market26.5 days

Median days on market YoY+10.4%

Active listings590

Active listings YoY+9.9%

New listings388

New listings YoY-17.8%

Pending listings534

Pending listings YoY-0.4%

Hotness: median listing price$599,999

Hotness: median listing price YoY+0.0%

Supply score97.2

Supply score YoY-0.3%

Demand score80.7

Demand score YoY+5.2%

Median listing price (12 months)

Median price per sq ft (12 months)

Median days on market (12 months)

Active listings (12 months)

New listings (12 months)

Pending listings (12 months)

Hotness: median listing price (12 months)

Supply score (12 months)

Demand score (12 months)

Comparison

State typical home value$571,373 (+3.4% YoY)

National typical home value$368,198 (+0.6% YoY)

State ZHVI trend (12 months)

National ZHVI trend (12 months)

Economic Context

30-year fixed mortgage rate6.48%

National unemployment rate4.3%

National median household income$83,730

CPI: Rent of shelter (index)447.05

30-year fixed mortgage rate (12 months)

National unemployment rate (12 months)

National median household income (12 months)

CPI: Rent of shelter (index) (12 months)

Sources: Zillow Home Value Index and Zillow Observed Rent Index (Zillow Group), Realtor.com via Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis (FRED)

Data Currently Unavailable

Civil Rights Data (CRDC)

This profile is derived exclusively from publicly available federal and state datasets. It may not reflect the most current information available. We encourage parents and families to supplement this data with information published directly on the school’s website, which may include more recent figures, additional programs, or updated enrollment data.