Serving 359 students in grades Kindergarten-4, School #3 ranks in the top 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 45-49% (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 12:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 84% 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-4
- Enrollment: 359 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 84%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in NJ
- Math Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: School #3 serves a central area of approximately 0.2 square miles in Cliffside Park, NJ, with most students living within a typical 5-10 minute drive and the farthest edge of the zone located about 0.4 miles from the school.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
School Overview
School #3's student population of 359 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has grown by 14% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-4
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
359 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
Mission of the Cliffside Park School District is to provide a safe, academically focused environment within our culturally diverse community.
School Rankings
School #3 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 #3 is 0.32, 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
#779 out of 2184 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
38%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
49%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
2%
11%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
81%
35%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
White
16%
37%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)25.4%
16.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
68%
38%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Red and White
School Mascot
Red Raiders
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is School #3's ranking?
School #3 is ranked #779 out of 2,184 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are School #3 often compared to?
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% NJ state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
How many students attend School #3?
359 students attend School #3.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of School #3 students are Hispanic, 16% of students are White, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of School #3?
School #3 has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does School #3 offer ?
School #3 offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-4 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is School #3 part of?
School #3 is part of Cliffside Park School District.
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