Clifton Public School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 19 public schools serving 10,473 students in Clifton Public School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
Public Schools in Clifton Public School District have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the New Jersey public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Jersey public school average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Clifton Public School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 646 school districts in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 82% has decreased from 87% over five school years.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-ethinity">Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.54
0.72
# American Indian Students
77 Students
2,837 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
n/a
# Asian Students
625 Students
141,451 Students
% Asian Students
6%
10%
# Hispanic Students
6,550 Students
458,869 Students
% Hispanic Students
62%
34%
# Black Students
387 Students
195,970 Students
% Black Students
4%
15%
# White Students
2,700 Students
515,021 Students
% White Students
26%
38%
# Hawaiian Students
10 Students
2,719 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
113 Students
42,985 Students
% of Two or more races Students
1%
3%
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-grade">Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
413
61,597
# Students in K Grade:
753
91,086
# Students in 1st Grade:
720
93,943
# Students in 2nd Grade:
792
96,713
# Students in 3rd Grade:
756
95,865
# Students in 4th Grade:
735
97,373
# Students in 5th Grade:
785
98,202
# Students in 6th Grade:
780
99,575
# Students in 7th Grade:
787
100,830
# Students in 8th Grade:
811
101,895
# Students in 9th Grade:
774
107,031
# Students in 10th Grade:
815
106,285
# Students in 11th Grade:
798
106,937
# Students in 12th Grade:
754
103,061
# Ungraded Students:
-
224
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="district-revenue-and-spending">District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $22,914 in this school district is less than the state median of $26,931. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $22,398 is less than the state median of $25,828. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
How many schools belong to Clifton Public School District?
Clifton Public School District manages 19 public schools serving 10,473 students.
What is the rank of Clifton Public School District?
Clifton Public School District is ranked #459 out of 646 school districts in New Jersey (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of New Jersey school districts for: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Clifton Public School District?
62% of Clifton Public School District students are Hispanic, 26% of students are White, 6% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Clifton Public School District?
Clifton Public School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is equal to the New Jersey state average of 12:1.
What is Clifton Public School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $22,398 is less than the state median of $25,828. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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Quick Stats (2025)
District size: 19 schools
Grades: PK-12
Enrollment: 10,473 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Minority Enrollment: 74%
Graduation Rate
: 82% (Btm 50% in NJ)
Overall District Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 28% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 38% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 14% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
