Serving 257 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, School #1 ranks in the top 50% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is approximately equal to the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2025-26)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 257 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 64%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in NJ
- Math Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-29% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
School #1 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
School Overview
School #1's student population of 257 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has grown by 15% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
257 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
School Rankings
School #1 ranks within the top 50% of all 2,184 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of School #1 is 0.61, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#984 out of 2184 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
23%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
6%
10%
Hispanic
51%
34%
Black
4%
15%
White
36%
38%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
58%
32%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
15%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is School #1's ranking?
School #1 is ranked #984 out of 2,184 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% NJ state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
How many students attend School #1?
257 students attend School #1.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of School #1 students are Hispanic, 36% of students are White, 6% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of School #1?
School #1 has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does School #1 offer ?
School #1 offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is School #1 part of?
School #1 is part of Clifton ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School District.
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