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).
Quick Facts (2025-26)
- Grades: Kindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 350 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 82%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in NJ
- Math Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
School Overview
School #3's student population of 350 students has grown by 19% over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has grown by 40% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-4
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
350 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
School Calendar
Last Day of School
Mon. Jun 1, 2026
School Motto
Mission of the Cliffside Park School District is to provide a safe, academically focused environment within our culturally diverse community.
School Mascot
Red Raiders
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 0.33, 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%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
49%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
11%
Hispanic
80%
34%
Black
1%
14%
White
18%
38%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
61%
32%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Red Raiders
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?
350 students attend School #3.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of School #3 students are Hispanic, 18% of students are White, 1% 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 11:1, which is equal to 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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