Serving 196 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Cliffside Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70-74% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 57% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Kindergarten-5
Enrollment: 196 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
Minority Enrollment: 25%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 20% in NC
Math Proficiency
: 70-74% (Top 20%)
Reading Proficiency
: 60-64% (Top 30%)
Science Proficiency
: 80-89% (Top 10%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Cliffside Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 2,617 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Cliffside Elementary School is 0.41, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
70-74% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
How many students attend Cliffside Elementary School?
196 students attend Cliffside Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of Cliffside Elementary School students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Black, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Cliffside Elementary School?
Cliffside Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Cliffside Elementary School offer ?
Cliffside Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Cliffside Elementary School part of?
This school is so fun, and they taught us a lot. I am in 9th grade and I am taking Honors Reading 1 and Honors Math 2. I am taking French 1. I loved going to Cliffside and I wish that I could go back!
- Posted by Student/Alumni - Madison HR
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Kindergarten-5
Enrollment: 196 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
Minority Enrollment: 25%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 20%
Math Proficiency
: 70-74% (Top 20%)
Reading Proficiency
: 60-64% (Top 30%)
Science Proficiency
: 80-89% (Top 10%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
