Summary:
The 07014 zip code area of Clifton, New Jersey is home to a single elementary school, School #8, which serves grades PK-5 and is part of the Clifton Public School District. While the district is ranked 457 out of 609 in the state, School #8 has seen a decline in its statewide ranking over the past three years, from 768 out of 1,342 elementary schools in 2022-2023 to 1,124 out of 1,347 in 2024-2025, with a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.
Key metrics for School #8 indicate significant challenges. The school's test scores are consistently lower than the district and state averages across all grade levels and subjects, with only 6.5% of 3rd-grade students proficient or better in English Language Arts in 2024-2025, compared to 33.8% in the district and 44.9% statewide. Chronic absenteeism at the school is also higher than the state average at 14.9% in 2023-2024. Additionally, the school serves a predominantly low-income population, with 58.79% of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2023-2024.
Despite the school's relatively low student-teacher ratio of 9.1, the academic performance and other key metrics suggest that School #8 is facing significant challenges in providing a high-quality education to its students. Further investigation would be necessary to identify the root causes of the school's underperformance and develop effective strategies for improvement, such as targeted interventions, professional development for teachers, or changes in resource allocation.
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