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Clifton Ave Grade School

625 Clifton Avenue
Lakewood, NJ 08701

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Clifton Ave Grade School serves 451 students in grades 1-5.

Clifton Ave Grade School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 24% (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 25% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 47%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.

Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 59% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: 1-5
Enrollment: 451 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
Minority Enrollment: 95%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50% in NJ
Math Proficiency
: 24% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 25% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Clifton Ave Grade School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:

School Overview

Clifton Ave Grade School's student population of 451 students has declined by 32% over five school years.

The teacher population of 56 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.

Grades Offered

Grades 1-5

Total Students

451 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

56 teachers

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Students by Grade

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School Rankings

Clifton Ave Grade 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 Clifton Ave Grade School is 0.27, 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.

Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data

This School

State Level (NJ)

Overall Testing Rank

#1543 out of 2183 schools
(Bottom 50%)

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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)

24%

26%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Clifton Ave Grade School 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 2020-21 school year data.

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)

25%

47%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Clifton Ave Grade School 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 2020-21 school year data.

Student : Teacher Ratio

8:1

11:1

This chart display the student teacher ratio of Clifton Ave Grade School and the public school average student teacher ratio of New Jersey by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

American Indian

n/a

Asian

10%

Hispanic

85%

31%

This chart display the percentage of Hispanic students in Clifton Ave Grade School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Black

15%

White

41%

Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

All Ethnic Groups

Diversity Score

0.27

0.71

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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)

Yes

Eligible for Free Lunch

83%

32%

This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Clifton Ave Grade School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Eligible for Reduced Lunch

School Statewide Testing

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School District Name

Lakewood Township School District

Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Clifton Ave Grade School's ranking?

Clifton Ave Grade School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for: Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 5%) and Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 10%).

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 26% NJ state average), while 25% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NJ state average).

How many students attend Clifton Ave Grade School?

451 students attend Clifton Ave Grade School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

85% of Clifton Ave Grade School students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Black, 5% of students are White, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Clifton Ave Grade School?

Clifton Ave Grade School has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.

What grades does Clifton Ave Grade School offer ?

Clifton Ave Grade School offers enrollment in grades 1-5

What school district is Clifton Ave Grade School part of?

Clifton Ave Grade School is part of Lakewood Township School District.

School Reviews

5 7/4/2014

I love C.A.G.S now that im going to middle school IM going to miss everyone but my teacher most of all he is Mr.Sulkowski ! I his student sheyla

- Posted by Student/Alumni - farfa

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Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: 1-5
Enrollment: 451 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
Minority Enrollment: 95%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 24% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 25% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education