School #3

365 Washington Avenue
Clifton, NJ 07011
(School attendance zone shown in map)
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 244 students in grades Kindergarten-5, School #3 ranks in the bottom 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 35-39% (which is approximately equal to 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 14:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 61% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 244 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 68%
  • : Bottom 50% in NJ
  • : 35-39% (Top 50%)
  • : 45-49% (Btm 50%)
  • : 11-19% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

School #3 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:

School Overview

School #3's student population of 244 students has declined by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
244 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

School #3 ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,201 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of School #3 is 0.59, 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.
This School
State Level (NJ)
#1105 out of 2201 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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35-39%
36%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of School #3 and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
45-49%
49%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of School #3 and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of New Jersey by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
11-19%
23%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of School #3 and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
11:1
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American Indian
2%
n/a
Asian
6%
10%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in School #3 and the percentage of Asian public school students in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
56%
33%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in School #3 and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
2%
15%
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White
32%
39%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in New Jersey.
0.59
This chart displays the diversity score of School #3 and the public school average diversity score of New Jersey by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
55%
31%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in School #3 and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
15%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in School #3 and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is School #3's ranking?
School #3 is ranked #1105 out of 2,201 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are School #3 often compared to?
School #3is often viewed alongside schools like School #2 by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% 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 School #3?
244 students attend School #3.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of School #3 students are Hispanic, 32% of students are White, 6% of students are Asian, 2% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of School #3?
School #3 has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does School #3 offer ?
School #3 offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is School #3 part of?
School #3 is part of Clifton Public School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 244 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 68%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 35-39% (Top 50%)
  • : 45-49% (Btm 50%)
  • : 11-19% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

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