Carl H. Kumpf School

chk.clarkschools.org

516 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

The Carl H. Kumpf Middle School, located in Clark, New Jersey, serves students in grades 6 through 8. As part of the Clark Public School District, the institution is committed to providing a supportive and challenging academic environment that facilitates the transition from elementary school to high school. The school places a strong emphasis on fostering both intellectual growth and social-emotional development, encouraging students to become active, responsible members of their community.

Beyond its core academic curriculum, Kumpf Middle School offers a variety of extracurricular activities, clubs, and athletic programs designed to help students explore their interests and talents. The school culture is generally characterized by a collaborative approach between educators, parents, and the local community, all focused on maintaining high educational standards. With a focus on preparing students for the rigors of secondary education, the school strives to provide a well-rounded experience that balances traditional learning with character-building initiatives.

516

Total Students

45.0

Full-Time Teachers

11.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

8.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Carl H. Kumpf School
Demographic	Student Count
White	418
Hispanic	76
Black	4
Asian	16
Two or More	2

White
418 (81.0 %)
Hispanic
76 (14.7 %)
Asian
16 (3.1 %)
Black
4 (0.8 %)
Two or More
2 (0.4 %)

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:	Clark Township Public School District
Phone:	(732)381-0400
Website:	http://chk.clarkschools.org
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	516
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	45.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	33
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	11

* 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 6 154

Grade 7 179

Grade 8 175

Ungraded 8