Serving 257 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, School #3 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 38%). 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 69% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 257 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 69%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in NJ
- Math Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 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:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Community Size
School Overview
School #3's student population of 257 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
257 students
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
Last Day of School
Thu. Jun 25, 2026
Campus Size
25 acres
School Rankings
School #3 ranks within the top 50% of all 2,184 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of School #3 is 0.56, 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
#1068 out of 2184 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
23%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
5%
11%
Hispanic
59%
35%
Black
2%
14%
White
31%
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
59%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
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 #3's ranking?
School #3 is ranked #1068 out of 2,184 schools, which ranks it among the top 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?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% 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?
257 students attend School #3.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of School #3 students are Hispanic, 31% of students are White, 5% of students are Asian, 2% 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 #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 Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is School #3 part of?
School #3 is part of Clifton Public School District.
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