Serving 400 students in grades Kindergarten-5, School #2 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 48% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 52% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the New Jersey state average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2025-26)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 400 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 62%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in NJ
- Math Proficiency: 48% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 52% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
School #2 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
School #2's student population of 400 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
400 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
School Calendar
School Motto
One Clifton
School Rankings
School #2 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 #2 is 0.65, 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
#866 out of 2184 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
23%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
11%
11%
Hispanic
44%
34%
Black
5%
14%
White
38%
38%
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
30%
32%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is School #2's ranking?
School #2 is ranked #866 out of 2,184 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are School #2 often compared to?
School #2is often viewed alongside schools like Charles J. Riley/ School 9 by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
48% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% NJ state average), while 52% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
How many students attend School #2?
400 students attend School #2.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
44% of School #2 students are Hispanic, 38% of students are White, 11% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of School #2?
School #2 has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does School #2 offer ?
School #2 offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is School #2 part of?
School #2 is part of Clifton Public School District.
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