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School #8 vs. School #9

Should you attend School #8 or School #9? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
School #8
41 Oak Street
Clifton, NJ 07014
: 
5/
10
Bottom 50%
School #9
25 Brighton Road
Clifton, NJ 07012
: 
7/
10
Top 50%
Top Rankings

School #8 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:

Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 10%)
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 10%)

School #9 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:

Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 165 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, School #8 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 35-39% (which is approximately equal to the New Jersey state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 301 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, School #9 ranks in the top 50% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher 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 68% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
PK-5
PK-5
Total Students
165 students
301 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at School #8 over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at School #9 over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
57% | 43%
60% | 40%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at School #8.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at School #9.
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
28 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at School #8 over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at School #9 over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
11:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at School #8 with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Clifton Public School District and the state of New Jersey, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at School #9 with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Clifton Public School District and the state of New Jersey, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#1297 out of 2201 schools in NJ
(Bottom 50%)
#681 out of 2201 schools in NJ
(Top 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of School #8, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of School #9, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
35-39%
(Top 50% in NJ)(22-23 School Year Data)
50-54%
(Top 30% in NJ)(22-23 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at School #8 who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Clifton Public School District and New Jersey public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at School #9 who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Clifton Public School District and New Jersey public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
35-39%
(Bottom 50% in NJ)
55-59%
(Top 50% in NJ)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at School #8 who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Clifton Public School District and New Jersey public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at School #9 who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Clifton Public School District and New Jersey public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
30-39%
(Top 30% in NJ)
11-19%
(Bottom 50% in NJ)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at School #8 who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Clifton Public School District and New Jersey public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at School #9 who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Clifton Public School District and New Jersey public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of School #8 by grade.
This chart displays the students of School #9 by grade.
Kindergarten Students
35
58
Grade 1 Students
35
39
Grade 2 Students
28
60
Grade 3 Students
16
52
Grade 4 Students
18
47
Grade 5 Students
33
45

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
1%
1%
% Asian
8%
9%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at School #8, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Clifton Public School District and in New Jersey, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at School #9, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Clifton Public School District and in New Jersey, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
69%
52%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at School #8, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Clifton Public School District and in New Jersey, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at School #9, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Clifton Public School District and in New Jersey, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
4%
3%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at School #8, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Clifton Public School District and in New Jersey, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at School #9, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Clifton Public School District and in New Jersey, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
17%
32%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at School #8, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Clifton Public School District and in New Jersey, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at School #9, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Clifton Public School District and in New Jersey, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
3%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at School #8, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Clifton Public School District and in New Jersey, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at School #9, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Clifton Public School District and in New Jersey, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.49
0.62
This chart showcases the diversity score of School #8, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Clifton Public School District and New Jersey, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of School #9, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Clifton Public School District and New Jersey, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
51%
28%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at School #8, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Clifton Public School District and New Jersey, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at School #9, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Clifton Public School District and New Jersey, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
7%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at School #8, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Clifton Public School District and New Jersey, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at School #9, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Clifton Public School District and New Jersey, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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