School #5

136 Valley Road
Clifton, NJ 07013
(School attendance zone shown in map)
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 417 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 69% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 62% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 417 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 69%
  • : Bottom 50% in NJ
  • : 40-44% (Top 50%)
  • : 40-44% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-29% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

School Overview

School #5's student population of 417 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 37 teachers has grown by 23% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
417 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
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Students by Grade
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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.
This School
State Level (NJ)
#1127 out of 2201 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of School #5, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
40-44%
36%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of School #5 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.
40-44%
49%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of School #5 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.
20-29%
23%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of School #5 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
11:1
11:1
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American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
8%
10%
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Hispanic
55%
34%
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Black
3%
15%
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White
31%
38%
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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.
0.60
This chart displays the diversity score of School #5 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
36%
32%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in School #5 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 #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?
417 students attend School #5.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of School #5 students are Hispanic, 31% of students are White, 8% 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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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 417 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 69%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 40-44% (Top 50%)
  • : 40-44% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-29% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

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