Serving 360 students in grades Prekindergarten-3, Cliffwood Elementary School 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 40-44% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 36%). 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 11:1 is equal to the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-3
- Enrollment: 360 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 54%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in NJ
- Math Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Cliffwood Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Diversity
School Overview
Cliffwood Elementary School's student population of 360 students has grown by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-3
Total Students
360 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Cliffwood Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 2,201 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Cliffwood Elementary School is 0.69, 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
#1033 out of 2201 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
7%
10%
Hispanic
27%
33%
Black
14%
15%
White
46%
39%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
30%
31%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cliffwood Elementary School's ranking?
Cliffwood Elementary School is ranked #1033 out of 2,201 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are Cliffwood Elementary School often compared to?
Cliffwood Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Ravine Drive Elementary School, Strathmore Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% NJ state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
How many students attend Cliffwood Elementary School?
360 students attend Cliffwood Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of Cliffwood Elementary School students are White, 27% of students are Hispanic, 14% of students are Black, 7% of students are Asian, and 6% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Cliffwood Elementary School?
Cliffwood Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Cliffwood Elementary School offer ?
Cliffwood Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-3
What school district is Cliffwood Elementary School part of?
Cliffwood Elementary School is part of Matawan-Aberdeen Regional School District.
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