Serving 201 students in grades Kindergarten-5, School #16 ranks in the top 50% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-64% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than 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 63% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 201 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Minority Enrollment: 68%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in NJ
- Math Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-39% (Top 30%)
- Attendance Zone: School #16 serves the west part of Clifton, NJ, covering an area of approximately 1.1 square miles, with most students living within a 5-10 minute drive from the school. The average distance from the school to the edge of the attendance zone is around 0.6 miles, extending up to 0.9 miles at its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
School #16 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
School Overview
School #16's student population of 201 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has grown by 25% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
201 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Year Founded
1949
School Rankings
School #16 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 #16 is 0.71, 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
#674 out of 2184 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
38%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
49%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
23%
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
11:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
14%
11%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Hispanic
41%
35%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 37-year historical data
Black
7%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 31-year historical data
White
32%
37%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
4%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)2.5%
16.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
39%
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
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is School #16's ranking?
School #16 is ranked #674 out of 2,184 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are School #16 often compared to?
School #16is often viewed alongside schools like School #2 by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% NJ state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
How many students attend School #16?
201 students attend School #16.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
41% of School #16 students are Hispanic, 32% of students are White, 14% of students are Asian, 7% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of School #16?
School #16 has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does School #16 offer ?
School #16 offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is School #16 part of?
School #16 is part of Clifton Public School District.
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