Serving 478 students in grades Kindergarten-5, School #4 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 55% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 44% (which is lower 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 53% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 478 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 53%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in NJ
- Math Proficiency: 55% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 44% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: School #4's attendance zone covers the entire district of Cliffside Park, NJ, encompassing approximately 1 square mile. Families typically drive 5-10 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 1.5 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
School Overview
School #4's student population of 478 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 41 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
478 students
Total Classroom Teachers
41 teachers
School Calendar
School Motto
The Mission of the Cliffside Park School District is to provide a safe, academically focused environment within our culturally diverse community.
School Rankings
School #4 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 #4 is 0.59, 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
#955 out of 2184 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
23%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
Asian
7%
11%
Hispanic
43%
35%
Black
3%
14%
White
47%
37%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)21.8%
16.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
48%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is School #4's ranking?
School #4 is ranked #955 out of 2,184 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are School #4 often compared to?
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% NJ state average), while 44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
How many students attend School #4?
478 students attend School #4.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of School #4 students are White, 43% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of School #4?
School #4 has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does School #4 offer ?
School #4 offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is School #4 part of?
School #4 is part of Cliffside Park School District.
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