440 Oakdene Ave
Cliffside Park, NJ 07010
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Rating
:
6/
10
Top 50%
Tel: (201) 313-2360
School #6/middle School serves 692 students in grades 5-8.
School #6/middle School placed in the top 50% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 28% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 26%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 49% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 47%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 5-8
- Enrollment: 692 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 65%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50% in NJMath Proficiency
: 28% (Top 50%)Reading Proficiency
: 49% (Top 50%)- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
School Overview
School #6/middle School's student population of 692 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 60 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
Total Students
692 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
60 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
School #6/middle School is ranked within the top 50% of all 2,183 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of School #6/middle School is 0.54, 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.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (NJ)
Overall Testing Rank
#948 out of 2183 schools
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
26%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
4%
10%
Hispanic
58%
32%
Black
2%
15%
White
35%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Diversity Score
0.54
0.71
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
43%
30%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Cliffside Park School District
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is School #6/middle School's ranking?
School #6/middle School is ranked #948 out of 2,183 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
28% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 26% NJ state average), while 49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NJ state average).
How many students attend School #6/middle School?
692 students attend School #6/middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of School #6/middle School students are Hispanic, 35% of students are White, 4% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of School #6/middle School?
School #6/middle School has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does School #6/middle School offer ?
School #6/middle School offers enrollment in grades 5-8
What school district is School #6/middle School part of?
School #6/middle School is part of Cliffside Park School District.
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to School #6/middle School is Cliffside Park High School (0.4 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Lincoln School (0.9 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is School #4 (0.3 miles away)
Show me:
School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Grades
Students
School #4
Math: 26% | Reading: 43%
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Grades: K-5 | 485 students 0.3 miles 279 Columbia Avenue
Cliffside Park, NJ 07010
(201) 313-2340
0.3
K-5
485
Cliffside Park High School
Math: 21% | Reading: 47%
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Grades: 9-12 | 1,192 students 0.4 miles 64 Riverview Avenue
Cliffside Park, NJ 07010
(201) 313-2370
0.4
9-12
1,192
Number Three School
Math: 3% | Reading: 19%
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Grades: PK-4 | 680 students 0.5 miles 403 Cliff Street
Fairview, NJ 07022
(201) 943-0563
0.5
PK-4
680
Ridgefield Memorial High School
Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
Grades: 9-12 | 489 students 0.5 miles 555 Walnut St
Ridgefield, NJ 07657
(201) 945-4455
0.5
9-12
489
School #3
Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Grades: PK-4 | 358 students 0.6 miles 397 Palisade Avenue
Cliffside Park, NJ 07010
(201) 313-2330
0.6
PK-4
358
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