Clayton Middle School

www.claytonps.org

299 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Clayton Middle School, located at 55 Pop Kramer Boulevard in Clayton, New Jersey, serves as a central hub for the district's middle-level education. As part of the Clayton Public School District, the school is dedicated to bridging the transition between elementary and high school by fostering an environment that balances academic rigor with personal development. The facility provides a structured setting for students in the middle grades to explore a diverse range of subjects, extracurricular activities, and social opportunities tailored to the unique developmental needs of early adolescents.

The school is deeply integrated into the small-town community of Clayton, emphasizing a supportive atmosphere where educators work closely with families to promote student success. By prioritizing a well-rounded educational experience, Clayton Middle School strives to cultivate critical thinking, character growth, and school spirit among its student body. Its location on Pop Kramer Boulevard places it at the heart of the district’s local educational campus, reflecting a commitment to providing a consistent and community-focused learning environment for the youth of the area.

299

Total Students

30.2

Full-Time Teachers

9.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

64.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Clayton Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	115
Hispanic	60
Black	84
Asian	5
Two or More	35

White
115 (38.5%)
Black
84 (28.1%)
Hispanic
60 (20.1%)
Two or More
35 (11.7%)
Asian
5 (1.7%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Clayton Public School District
Phone:	(856)881-8701
Website:	http://www.claytonps.org
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	299
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	30.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	9.9
NSLP Participation:¹	No
Qualified Free Lunch:	171
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	21

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 6 83

Grade 7 103

Grade 8 113