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School #5 vs. School #3

Should you attend School #5 or School #3? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
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School Overview

School
School #5
214 Day Ave
Cliffside Park, NJ 07010
: 
8/
10
Top 30%
School #3
397 Palisade Avenue
Cliffside Park, NJ 07010
: 
7/
10
Top 50%
Overview
Serving 286 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, School #5 ranks in the top 30% 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 55-59% (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 10:1 is lower than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 350 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 11:1 is equal to the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
PK-4
K-4
Total Students
286 students
350 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at School #5 over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at School #3 over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
53% | 47%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at School #5.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at School #3.
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
31 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at School #5 over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at School #3 over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at School #5 with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Cliffside Park School District and the state of New Jersey, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at School #3 with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Cliffside Park School District and the state of New Jersey, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Test Scores

#645 out of 2184 schools in NJ
(Top 30%)
#779 out of 2184 schools in NJ
(Top 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of School #5, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of School #3, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
55-59%
(Top 30% in NJ)
45-49%
(Top 50% in NJ)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at School #5 who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Cliffside Park School District and New Jersey public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at School #3 who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Cliffside Park School District and New Jersey public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
55-59%
(Top 50% in NJ)(21-22 School Year Data)
55-59%
(Top 50% in NJ)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at School #5 who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Cliffside Park School District and New Jersey public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at School #3 who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Cliffside Park School District and New Jersey public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of School #5 by grade.
This chart displays the students of School #3 by grade.
Pre-K Students
103
-
Kindergarten Students
46
66
Grade 1 Students
35
81
Grade 2 Students
44
74
Grade 3 Students
29
59
Grade 4 Students
29
70

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
4%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at School #5, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Cliffside Park School District and in New Jersey, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at School #3, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Cliffside Park School District and in New Jersey, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hispanic
64%
80%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at School #5, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Cliffside Park School District and in New Jersey, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at School #3, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Cliffside Park School District and in New Jersey, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
1%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at School #5, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Cliffside Park School District and in New Jersey, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at School #3, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Cliffside Park School District and in New Jersey, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
31%
18%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at School #5, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Cliffside Park School District and in New Jersey, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at School #3, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Cliffside Park School District and in New Jersey, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at School #3, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Cliffside Park School District and in New Jersey, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2015-16 school year.
0.50
0.33
This chart showcases the diversity score of School #5, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Cliffside Park School District and New Jersey, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of School #3, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Cliffside Park School District and New Jersey, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
48%
61%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at School #5, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Cliffside Park School District and New Jersey, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at School #3, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Cliffside Park School District and New Jersey, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
11%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at School #5, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Cliffside Park School District and New Jersey, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at School #3, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Cliffside Park School District and New Jersey, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
 
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