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Classical Academy Charter School of Clifton
Middle School · Classical Academy Charter School of Clifton · Clifton, NJ
A charter middle school in Clifton, NJ where students score 23 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1255 Main Avenue, Clifton, NJ 07011
- Math 41% vs NJ 38% (2025)
- Reading 48% vs NJ 56% (2025)
- 16.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Classical Academy Charter School of Clifton score 45% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 67%).
2025 NJSLA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NJ average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 47 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 45% recently.
Show all 16 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 62% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 70% (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 43 test records from NJ state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
1.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Classical Academy Charter School of Clifton 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 88Very Walkable
- Transit 48Some Transit
- Bike 47Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,434/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Clifton), 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
$73,589
Median home value
$403,200
Median rent
$1,613/mo
College educated
22.5%
Homeownership
45.2%
Poverty rate
10.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 07011; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christopher Columbus Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.3 | 6–8 | 0.5 mi | 1,146 | Compare → |
| Ellen Ochoa School Number 22Enrollment path unverified | 5.1 | 4–6 | 1.3 mi | 465 | Compare → |
| Garfield Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.4 | 6–8 | 1.4 mi | 952 | Compare → |
| Muhammad Ali School Number 23Enrollment path unverified | 6.9 | 7–8 | 1.4 mi | 430 | 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.
Classical Academy Charter School of Clifton
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $15,037NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
Classical Academy Charter School of Clifton is listed in Classical Academy Charter School of Clifton; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Classical Academy Charter School of Clifton
Classical Academy Charter School of Clifton is a public middle school in Clifton, NJ, part of Classical Academy Charter School of Clifton, serving approximately 161 students in grades 5th-8th with a 16.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.8 out of 10 and ranks #2,331 of 2,466 schools in NJ. State assessment records show 62% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 70% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Classical Academy Charter School of Clifton
What grades does Classical Academy Charter School of Clifton serve?
Classical Academy Charter School of Clifton serves students in grades 5th through 8th.
How many students attend Classical Academy Charter School of Clifton?
Classical Academy Charter School of Clifton has an enrollment of approximately 161 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Classical Academy Charter School of Clifton?
The student-teacher ratio at Classical Academy Charter School of Clifton is 16.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Classical Academy Charter School of Clifton rank in NJ?
Classical Academy Charter School of Clifton ranks #2,331 of 2,466 schools in NJ.
What is Classical Academy Charter School of Clifton's MySchoolScout rating?
Classical Academy Charter School of Clifton has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.8 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 Classical Academy Charter School of Clifton?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Classical Academy Charter School of Clifton has 62% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 70% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Classical Academy Charter School of Clifton a charter school?
Yes, Classical Academy Charter School of Clifton is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Classical Academy Charter School of Clifton a Title I school?
No, Classical Academy Charter School of Clifton is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Classical Academy Charter School of Clifton?
1.9% of students at Classical Academy Charter School of Clifton 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
- 5th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 161
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 10
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Passaic County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 9.3%
- Phone
- (973) 278-7707
- Area population (ZIP 07011)
- 38,817
- Area average commute
- 27 min
- Area median age
- 39.9
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 07011; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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