Classical Academy Charter School of Clifton

The Classical Academy Charter School of Clifton is the sole middle school serving grades 5-8 in Clifton, New Jersey. While the school has a relatively low enrollment of 161 students, its academic performance has been declining in recent years, with its statewide ranking dropping from 248th out of 748 New Jersey middle schools in 2022-2023 to 328th out of 752 in 2024-2025.

The school's test scores are generally below the state averages, with proficiency rates ranging from 12% to 72.7% across different grade levels and subjects, compared to state averages of 19% to 57.1%. However, the school has a relatively low percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch at 1.86%, suggesting it may serve a more affluent student population. The school's spending per student of $9,165 and student-teacher ratio of 14.9 to 1 are within typical ranges, but it's unclear how these metrics compare to other schools in the Classical Academy Charter School of Clifton district or the state.

Overall, the data suggests that the Classical Academy Charter School of Clifton is facing some challenges, with a declining statewide ranking and below-average test scores. While the school's low free/reduced lunch rate and moderate spending and student-teacher ratio may provide some insights into the school's context, further analysis would be needed to fully understand the school's performance and the factors contributing to it.