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 (2026)
- 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%)
- 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
Diversity
Community Size
Student Attention
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
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
School Calendar
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%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
23%
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
14%
11%
Hispanic
41%
35%
Black
7%
14%
White
32%
37%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
4%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)2.5%
16.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
39%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
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, Charles J. Riley/ School 9 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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