Cliffwood Elementary School serves 329 students in grades Prekindergarten-3.
Cliffwood Elementary School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15-19% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 26%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 47%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023-24)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-3
- Enrollment: 329 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 54%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NJ
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Cliffwood Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Student Attention
School Overview
Cliffwood Elementary School's student population of 329 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 37 teachers has grown by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-3
Total Students
329 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Cliffwood Elementary School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 2,183 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Cliffwood Elementary School is 0.69, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1460 out of 2183 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
26%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
6%
10%
Hispanic
29%
32%
Black
13%
15%
White
46%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
29%
30%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cliffwood Elementary School's ranking?
Cliffwood Elementary School is ranked #1460 out of 2,183 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are Cliffwood Elementary School often compared to?
Cliffwood Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Ravine Drive Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 26% NJ state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NJ state average).
How many students attend Cliffwood Elementary School?
329 students attend Cliffwood Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of Cliffwood Elementary School students are White, 29% of students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Black, 6% of students are Asian, and 6% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Cliffwood Elementary School?
Cliffwood Elementary School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Cliffwood Elementary School offer ?
Cliffwood Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-3
What school district is Cliffwood Elementary School part of?
Cliffwood Elementary School is part of Matawan-Aberdeen Regional School District.
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