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The Montclair Kimberley Academy

201 Valley Road, Montclair, NJ, 07042-0704 -

School Notes Overview:

The Montclair Kimberley Academy is a Pre-K-12 coeducational day school with an exceptional college preparatory program unified by the concepts of our school motto: Knowledge, Vision, Integrity. Our vision is to engage each student intellectually and personally with the world; to graduate students who will excel in college and in their lives beyond MKA; and to recognize complexity and value empathy. Our aim is to strengthen each student's intellect, character, and confidence; to promote each student's full and active citizenship and leadership; and to secure a life-long sense of honor through academic, athletic, and artistic achievement. We are here to cultivate a love of learning in each student; to develop independent and autonomous learners; and to establish a foundation of academic excellence....

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School Overview:

	The Montclair Kimberley Academy
School Membership(s)	National Association of Independent Schools State or regional independent school association
Religious Affiliation	Nonsectarian
Grades Offered	Grades Prekindergarten - 12
County	Essex County, NJ
Student Body
Total Students	1100 students
Student Body Type	Co-ed
	This School	(NJ) School Avg.
% Students of Color	29%	36%
Students by Grade
	Pre-K - 33 students
	Kind - 50 students
	Grade 1 - 45 students
	Grade 2 - 50 students
	Grade 3 - 60 students
	Grade 4 - 59 students
	Grade 5 - 58 students
	Grade 6 - 72 students
	Grade 7 - 72 students
	Grade 8 - 90 students
	Grade 9 - 108 students
	Grade 10 - 106 students
	Grade 11 - 104 students
	Grade 12 - 193 students
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers	145 teachers
Average Class Size	15
Classroom dress code	Formal (Khaki pants and collared shirt)
	This School	(NJ) School Avg.
Teacher : Student Ratio	1:9	* Ntl. Public School Avg. » 1:16
School Days in Calendar Year	166 days	180 days
Hours in School Day for Students	6 hours	6 hours
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline	Feb. 1 / rolling
Tuition Notes	From $21,800-$28,800
Head of School	Thomas W. Nammack
Admissions Director	Sarah Rowland
Sport
Total Sports Offered	22
	Sports
	Baseball	Basketball
	Cheering	Climbing
	Cross Country	Dance
	Fencing	Field Hockey
	Football	Golf
	Ice Hockey	Lacrosse
	Rock Climbing	Soccer
	Softball	Swimming
	Tennis	Track and Field
	Ultimate Frisbee	Volley Ball
	Winter Track	Wrestling
Extracurricular
Total Extracurricular Organizations	5
	Extracurriculars
	Community Service	Performing Arts
	Student Literary Magazine	Study Abroad
	Yearbook

School Notes:

The Montclair Kimberley Academy is a Pre-K-12 coeducational day school with an exceptional college preparatory program unified by the concepts of our school motto: Knowledge, Vision, Integrity. Our vision is to engage each student intellectually and personally with the world; to graduate students who will excel in college and in their lives beyond MKA; and to recognize complexity and value empathy. Our aim is to strengthen each student's intellect, character, and confidence; to promote each student's full and active citizenship and leadership; and to secure a life-long sense of honor through academic, athletic, and artistic achievement. We are here to cultivate a love of learning in each student; to develop independent and autonomous learners; and to establish a foundation of academic excellence.
Profile last updated: 07/13/2009

In the News:

Cougars’ postseason run starts with 2-0 victory (The Montclair Times)
posted on November 5, 2009 at 12:28:21 pm
Injoo Han has not left any stone unturned in the ongoing process of making The Montclair Kimberley Academy a field hockey program to watch in Essex County and Group 1.
Local students share academic news (The Progress)
posted on October 23, 2009 at 12:52:25 pm
Michelle L. Kabler of West Caldwell earned a bachelor of science degree in advertising from the S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications at Syracuse (N.Y.) University graduating magna cum laude.
Cougars keep eyes on prize with top-notch work ethic (The Montclair Times)
posted on August 27, 2009 at 10:25:29 am
It’s not as if the Montclair Kimberley Academy field hockey team dwells at all on its 2008 season-ending loss to state powerhouse Pompton Lakes in the North 1, Group 1 State sectional final.
New conference, same goals (The Montclair Times)
posted on August 27, 2009 at 10:25:19 am
With her team in a new conference, Montclair High field hockey coach Mary Pat Mercuro will have plenty of "This is Your Life" moments this season.
McCarthy to moderate ‘Your Daughter and Sports’ (The Montclair Times)
posted on August 20, 2009 at 12:46:03 pm
The female athlete’s stature in amateur and professional sports -- and the opportunities in college and beyond -- have increased greatly since the trailblazing days of such historic stars like Althea Gibson and Billie Jean King.

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School Zip Statistics:

About This Zipcode (07042)	School Zip (07042)	(NJ) State Average
Population (Approximate)	26,897 people	8,413,990 people
% (age 25+) w/College Degree	55%	36%
Population Average Age	37 years old	36 years old
Average Household size	2.5 persons	2.7 persons
Median Household Income	$60,962	$57,061
Avg. # of Rooms in Household	5.1 rooms	5.6 rooms
Median Age of Housing Structure	70 years old	46 years old
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% Owning / % Renting	46% / 54%	62% / 38%