Very Good
#497 of 2,466 schools in NJ
Top 20% in state
Clarendon School
Elementary School · Secaucus School District · Secaucus, NJ
A Secaucus School District elementary school serving grades Kindergarten – 5th.
685 FIFTH ST, Secaucus, NJ 07094
- Math 53% vs NJ 47% (2025)
- Reading 49% vs NJ 50% (2025)
- 11.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Clarendon School score 51% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 51%).
2025 NJSLA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NJ average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 14 points since 2021, reaching 51% in 2025.
Show all 16 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 55% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 55% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 41 test records from NJ state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
30.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Clarendon School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the New York map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 72Very Walkable
- Bike 48Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,788/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Secaucus), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$134,746
Median home value
$557,800
Median rent
$2,197/mo
College educated
62.7%
Homeownership
49.3%
Poverty rate
6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 07094; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Huber Street SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.4 | PK–5 | 0.7 mi | 604 | Compare → |
| Mckinley Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.5 | K–8 | 1.8 mi | 320 | Compare → |
| Franklin Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.3 | 1–8 | 2.0 mi | 524 | Compare → |
| Eugenio Maria De Hostos Center for Early Childhood EducationEnrollment path unverified | 8.5 | PK–K | 2.1 mi | 303 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Secaucus School District
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #1 of 4
- District spending per student
- $22,660NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 9.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Clarendon School is listed in Secaucus School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Clarendon School
Clarendon School is a public elementary school in Secaucus, NJ, part of Secaucus School District, serving approximately 488 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 11.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 out of 10 and ranks #497 of 2,466 schools in NJ. State assessment records show 55% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 55% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Clarendon School
What grades does Clarendon School serve?
Clarendon School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Clarendon School?
Clarendon School has an enrollment of approximately 488 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Clarendon School?
The student-teacher ratio at Clarendon School is 11.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Clarendon School rank in NJ?
Clarendon School ranks #497 of 2,466 schools in NJ.
What is Clarendon School's MySchoolScout rating?
Clarendon School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Clarendon School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Clarendon School has 55% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 55% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Clarendon School a charter school?
No, Clarendon School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Clarendon School a Title I school?
No, Clarendon School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Clarendon School?
30.3% of students at Clarendon School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 488
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 44
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Hudson County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 13.7%
- Phone
- (201) 974-2012
- Area population (ZIP 07094)
- 21,437
- Area average commute
- 32.1 min
- Area median age
- 38.6
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 NJSLA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 NJSLA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 NJSLA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 NJSLA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- State assessments · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 07094; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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