Serving 679 students in grades 5-8, School #6/middle School ranks in the top 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 30% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 58% (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 75% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: 5-8
- Enrollment: 679 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 75%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in NJ
- Math Proficiency: 30% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 58% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 17% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: School #6's attendance zone encompasses the entire Cliffside Park, NJ school district, covering approximately 1 square mile. Families typically live within a 5-10 minute drive from the school, with an average distance of 0.8 miles to the zone's edge, reaching up to 1.3 miles at the furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
School Overview
School #6/middle School's student population of 679 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 58 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
679 students
Total Classroom Teachers
58 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
School #6/middle School 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 #6/middle School is 0.48, 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
#1067 out of 2184 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
58%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
17%
23%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
Asian
4%
11%
Hispanic
68%
35%
Black
2%
14%
White
25%
37%
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)15.2%
16.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
63%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Red Raiders
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is School #6/middle School's ranking?
School #6/middle School is ranked #1067 out of 2,184 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% NJ state average), while 58% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
How many students attend School #6/middle School?
679 students attend School #6/middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of School #6/middle School students are Hispanic, 25% of students are White, 4% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of School #6/middle School?
School #6/middle School has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does School #6/middle School offer ?
School #6/middle School offers enrollment in grades 5-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is School #6/middle School part of?
School #6/middle School is part of Cliffside Park School District.
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