Serving 410 students in grades Kindergarten-5, School #5 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 40-44% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than 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 65% 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: 410 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 65%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NJ
- Math Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-29% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
School Overview
School #5's student population of 410 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has grown by 20% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
410 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
School #5 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 #5 is 0.60, 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
#1127 out of 2201 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
23%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
6%
10%
Hispanic
53%
33%
Black
3%
15%
White
35%
39%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
47%
31%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is School #5's ranking?
School #5 is ranked #1127 out of 2,201 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
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 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
How many students attend School #5?
410 students attend School #5.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of School #5 students are Hispanic, 35% of students are White, 6% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of School #5?
School #5 has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does School #5 offer ?
School #5 offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is School #5 part of?
School #5 is part of Clifton Public School District.
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