School #11

147 Merselis Avenue
Clifton, NJ 07011
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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3/
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Bottom 50%
Serving 376 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, School #11 ranks 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%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 28% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 63% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 376 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 79%
  • : Bottom 50% in NJ
  • : 28% (Btm 50%)
  • : 35% (Btm 50%)
  • : 25-29% (Top 50%)
  • : School #11 serves the northeast part of Clifton, NJ, covering an area of approximately 0.6 square miles, with typical drive times to the school ranging from 5 to 10 minutes and an average distance of 0.6 miles to the zone's edge. The furthest edge of the attendance zone is about 0.8 miles from the school.
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

School Overview

School #11's student population of 376 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 38 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
376 students

Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data

Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers

Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data

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School Rankings

School #11 ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,184 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of School #11 is 0.51, 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.
This School
State Level (NJ)
#1552 out of 2184 schools
(Bottom 50%)

Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data

28%
38%

Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data

35%
49%

Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data

25-29%
23%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1

Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data

American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
5%
11%

Showing 2016–2025. View full 36-year historical data

Hispanic
67%
35%

Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data

Black
4%
14%

Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data

White
21%
37%

Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data

Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
79%
0.51

Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data

(22-23)
21%
16.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
66%
38%

Showing 2016–2025. View full 36-year historical data

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
5%

Showing 2016–2025. View full 26-year historical data

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is School #11's ranking?
School #11 is ranked #1552 out of 2,184 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
28% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% NJ state average), while 35% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
How many students attend School #11?
376 students attend School #11.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of School #11 students are Hispanic, 21% of students are White, 5% of students are Asian, 4% 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 #11?
School #11 has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does School #11 offer ?
School #11 offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is School #11 part of?
School #11 is part of Clifton Public School District.

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Quick Facts (26-27)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 376 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 79%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 28% (Btm 50%)
  • : 35% (Btm 50%)
  • : 25-29% (Top 50%)
  • : School #11 serves the northeast part of Clifton, NJ, covering an area of approximately 0.6 square miles, with typical drive times to the school ranging from 5 to 10 minutes and an average distance of 0.6 miles to the zone's edge. The furthest edge of the attendance zone is about 0.8 miles from the school.
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

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