What grades does Clayton Middle School serve?

Clayton Middle School operates as a Middle school within the local district. The school serves families in the CLAYTON area.

Where is Clayton Middle School located?

Clayton Middle School is a urban school in CLAYTON, NJ.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Clayton Middle School?

The student-teacher ratio at Clayton Middle School is 12.1:1. Lower ratios generally indicate smaller class sizes.

What schools are in CLAYTON, NJ?

Schools in CLAYTON include Clayton Middle School and others operated by the local district. The district serves families throughout the CLAYTON area.

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Clayton Middle School — School Calendar 2026-27

Middle|CLAYTON, New Jersey|Clayton Public School District

CLAYTON, NJ 08312

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Aug

Mon

District In-ServiceEvent

Sep

Wed

First Day of School-Early DismissalEvent

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Sep

Thu

Early Dismissalhalf_day

Sep

Fri

School District Closed Labor Day HolidayHoliday

Banks, government offices, and schools may be closed.

Sep

Mon

School District Closed-Labor Day HolidayHoliday

Banks, government offices, and schools may be closed.

Sep

Tue

Board of Education MeetingEvent

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School Profile

Grades

6–8

Enrollment

328

Student:Teacher

12.1:1

Locale

Suburban

District

Clayton Public School District

Econ. Disadvantaged

52.1%

Phone

(856)881-8701

School Statistics

Academics (SY 2020-21)

ELA Proficiency

44%

43th percentile in NJ

Math Proficiency

19th percentile in NJ

Chronic Absenteeism

1.3%

SY 2019-20

Programs & Activities (SY 2021-22)

Gifted & Talented

43 students enrolled

Student-Teacher Ratio: 9.3:1

Near average in NJ

Technology & Internet Access (SY 2021-22)

Wi-Fi

Campus-wide wireless

Fiber Internet

High-speed connection

321

Connected devices

Staff & Support Services (SY 2021-22)

Teachers (FTE)

100% fully certified

Counselors

Psychologists

Social Workers

Nurses

School Resource Officers

Security Staff

Anti-Bullying Policy

District Finance (FY 2023)

Per-Pupil Spending

$21,852

Total current expenditure

Instruction Spending

$13,348

Per pupil, classroom only

Total Revenue/Pupil

$26,208

All funding sources

Funding Sources

Federal 6%State 63%Local 30%

District-level data from NCES F-33 Survey

Community Context

Median Home Value

$376,063

+2.6% 1yr+34.4% 5yr

Philadelphia, PA metro area

Community Need Level

Moderate

CDC/ATSDR Social Vulnerability Index 2022

Neighborhood Indicators (Census Tract)

12.1%

Below 150% poverty line

5.3%

Unemployment rate

4.3%

Uninsured residents

6.4%

No HS diploma (25+)

Special Education (IDEA)

District-level data from IDEA Part B · Students ages 3-21 served under IDEA

Total Students Served

420

Ages 3-21 under IDEA

School-Age (6-21)

390

Receiving special ed services

Est. % of Enrollment

100%

District rate, school may vary

Disability Categories (District)

Specific Learning Disability

141 (36%)

Speech/Language Impairment

93 (24%)

Other Health Impairment

80 (21%)

Autism

44 (11%)

Emotional Disturbance

6 (2%)

Intellectual Disability

4 (1%)

Source: U.S. Department of Education, IDEA Section 618 Data · District-level counts · Individual school figures may differ

Enrollment Trend (2014-2025)

299

Current enrollment

Declining(-17% 5yr)

Coming Up

Mon, Aug 31, 2026

District In-Service

Event

Wed, Sep 2, 2026

First Day of School-Early Dismissal

Event

Thu, Sep 3, 2026

Early Dismissal

half_day

Full School Calendar 2026-27

Date	Event	Type	Level
Wed, Sep 2, 2026	First Day of School-Early Dismissal	Event	—
Thu, Sep 3, 2026	Early Dismissal	half_day	—
Fri, Sep 4, 2026	School District Closed Labor Day Holiday	Holiday	—
Mon, Sep 7, 2026	School District Closed-Labor Day Holiday	Holiday	—
Tue, Sep 8, 2026	Board of Education Meeting	Event	—
Thu, Sep 17, 2026	Back to School Night- CHS	Event	—
Thu, Sep 17, 2026	HS Back to School Night	Event	—
Fri, Sep 18, 2026	HS/MS Student Pictures	Event	—
Thu, Sep 24, 2026	MS Back to School Night	Event	—
Mon, Sep 28, 2026	CHS Spirit Week	Event	—
Wed, Sep 30, 2026	Back to School Night (1st & 2nd Grade)	Event	—
Thu, Oct 1, 2026	Back to School Night (3rd-5th Grade)	Event	—
Fri, Oct 2, 2026	Homecoming Football Game	Event	—
Fri, Oct 2, 2026	Homecoming Football Game	Event	—
Sat, Oct 3, 2026	Homecoming Dance	Event	—
Mon, Oct 5, 2026	Week of Respect	Event	—
Fri, Oct 9, 2026	Early Dismissal	half_day	—
Mon, Oct 12, 2026	District Closed-Holiday	Holiday	—
Tue, Oct 13, 2026	Board of Education Meeting	Event	—
Wed, Oct 14, 2026	New-to-District Senior Portraits/Retakes	Event	—
Thu, Oct 15, 2026	PSAT Administration	Event	—
Thu, Oct 29, 2026	HS Fright Night	Event	—
Fri, Oct 30, 2026	End of Q1	Event	—
Wed, Nov 4, 2026	District Closed/ Teacher Inservice	Staff Day	—
Wed, Nov 4, 2026	School Closed/ Teacher Inservice	Staff Day	—
Thu, Nov 5, 2026	NJEA Convention- School Closed	Event	—
Thu, Nov 5, 2026	NJEA Convention- District Closed	Event	—
Tue, Nov 10, 2026	Board of Education Meeting	Event	—
Wed, Nov 11, 2026	NHS Induction Ceremony	Event	—
Wed, Nov 11, 2026	Student ID Make-Up Picture Day	Event	—
Thu, Nov 19, 2026	Freshman Orientation/ Open House	Event	—
Wed, Nov 25, 2026	Early Dismissal	half_day	—
Thu, Nov 26, 2026	District Closed - Thanksgiving Holiday	Holiday	—
Mon, Nov 30, 2026	Early Dismissal-Conferences	half_day	—
Tue, Dec 8, 2026	Board of Education Meeting	Event	—
Wed, Dec 16, 2026	High School Winter Concert	Event	—
Wed, Dec 23, 2026	Early Dismissal	half_day	—
Thu, Dec 24, 2026	District Closed-Winter Break	Break	—
Mon, Dec 28, 2026	District Closed -Winter Break	Break	—
Tue, Jan 5, 2027	Board of Education Meeting	Event	—
Fri, Jan 15, 2027	Early Dismissal	half_day	—
Fri, Jan 15, 2027	End of Q2	Event	—
Mon, Jan 18, 2027	District Closed- MLK Holiday	Holiday	—
Fri, Feb 12, 2027	Early Dismissal	half_day	—
Mon, Feb 15, 2027	District Closed-Presidents' Day	Holiday	—
Fri, Mar 12, 2027	JROTC Military Ball	Event	—
Thu, Mar 18, 2027	HS Play	Event	—
Thu, Mar 25, 2027	Early Dismissal	half_day	—
Thu, Mar 25, 2027	End of Q3	Event	—
Fri, Mar 26, 2027	Spring Break- School Closed	Break	—
Mon, Mar 29, 2027	District Closed-Spring Break	Break	—
Fri, Apr 16, 2027	Teacher Inservice- School Closed	Staff Day	—
Fri, Apr 16, 2027	County Wide Inservice- District Closed	Event	—
Mon, Apr 26, 2027	Senior Class Trip	Event	—
Thu, May 13, 2027	HS Spring Concert	Event	—
Mon, May 17, 2027	JROTC Awards	Event	—
Thu, May 27, 2027	JR-SR Prom	Event	—
Thu, May 27, 2027	Early Dismissal	half_day	—
Fri, May 28, 2027	School Closed- Teacher Inservice	Staff Day	—
Mon, May 31, 2027	District Closed- Memorial Day	Holiday	—
Wed, Jun 2, 2027	Senior Awards Banquet	Event	—
Wed, Jun 9, 2027	End of Q4	Event	—
Thu, Jun 10, 2027	HS Academic Achievement Breakfast	Break	—
Thu, Jun 10, 2027	Shortened Days	Event	—
Mon, Jun 14, 2027	Early Dismissal	half_day	—
Wed, Jun 16, 2027	Senior Role Model Breakfast	Break	—
Thu, Jun 17, 2027	HS Graduation	Event	—
Thu, Jun 17, 2027	Last Day of School	Event	—
Thu, Jun 17, 2027	Clayton HS Graduation	Event	—

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Frequently Asked Questions about Clayton Middle School

Clayton Middle School has a total enrollment of 328 students and serves grades Middle. The school is part of the local school district in CLAYTON, NJ.