Serving 311 students in grades 3-5, Dr. J.p. Cleary Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 18% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 27% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 3-5
- Enrollment: 311 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 42%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NJ
- Math Proficiency: 18% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 27% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
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Dr. J.p. Cleary Elementary School's student population of 311 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 3-5
Total Students
311 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
Students by Grade
Dr. J.p. Cleary Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,201 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Dr. J.p. Cleary Elementary School is 0.59, 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
#1799 out of 2201 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
18%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
23%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
10%
Hispanic
26%
33%
Black
12%
15%
White
58%
39%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
46%
31%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
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Dr. J.p. Cleary Elementary School is ranked #1799 out of 2,201 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
18% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% NJ state average), while 27% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
How many students attend Dr. J.p. Cleary Elementary School?
311 students attend Dr. J.p. Cleary Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of Dr. J.p. Cleary Elementary School students are White, 26% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Black, 2% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Dr. J.p. Cleary Elementary School?
Dr. J.p. Cleary Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Dr. J.p. Cleary Elementary School offer ?
Dr. J.p. Cleary Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 3-5
What school district is Dr. J.p. Cleary Elementary School part of?
Dr. J.p. Cleary Elementary School is part of Buena Regional School District.
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