Serving 443 students in grades Kindergarten-5, School #13 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 42% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 34% (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 63% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 443 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 65%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NJ
- Math Proficiency: 42% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 34% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
School Overview
School #13's student population of 443 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 39 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
443 students
Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
Year Founded
1905
School Rankings
School #13 ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,184 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of School #13 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#1328 out of 2184 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
23%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
6%
11%
Hispanic
54%
35%
Black
3%
14%
White
35%
37%
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
58%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Clifton Public School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is School #13's ranking?
School #13 is ranked #1328 out of 2,184 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are School #13 often compared to?
School #13is often viewed alongside schools like School #12, School #15 by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
42% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% NJ state average), while 34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
How many students attend School #13?
443 students attend School #13.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of School #13 students are Hispanic, 35% of students are White, 6% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of School #13?
School #13 has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does School #13 offer ?
School #13 offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is School #13 part of?
School #13 is part of Clifton Public School District.
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