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#1025 of 2,466 schools in NJ
Top 42% in state
Clifton Ave Grade School
Elementary School · Lakewood Township School District · Lakewood, NJ
A Lakewood Township School District elementary school where students score 14 points above what's typical for similar communities.
625 CLIFTON AVENUE, Lakewood, NJ 08701
- Math 23% vs NJ 45% (2025)
- Reading 37% vs NJ 52% (2025)
- 9.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Clifton Ave Grade School score 30% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 16%).
2025 NJSLA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NJ average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 5 points since 2021, reaching 30% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 29% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 31% (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 45 test records from NJ state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
92.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Clifton Ave Grade School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 81Very Walkable
- Bike 51Bikeable
- County Safety: Low1/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$62,811
Median home value
$430,700
Median rent
$1,701/mo
College educated
32.7%
Homeownership
50.8%
Poverty rate
24.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 08701; 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
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nesivos HatorahPrivate · tuition | 5.1 | K–5 | 0.3 mi | 275 | Compare → |
| Satmar Cheder/united Talmudical AcademyPrivate · tuition | 4.5 | K–9 | 0.3 mi | 221 | Compare → |
| Bais Faiga Gratter BuildingPrivate · tuition | 3.2 | K–8 | 0.4 mi | 2,430 | Compare → |
| Bais Faiga School for GirlsPrivate · tuition | 3.1 | K–8 | 0.5 mi | 2,438 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Lakewood Township School District
- Schools in district
- 8
- Rank in district
- #6 of 8
- District spending per student
- $52,346NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 19.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Clifton Ave Grade School is listed in Lakewood Township School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Clifton Ave Grade School
Clifton Ave Grade School is a public elementary school in Lakewood, NJ, part of Lakewood Township School District, serving approximately 473 students in grades 2nd-6th with a 9.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 out of 10 and ranks #1,025 of 2,466 schools in NJ. State assessment records show 29% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 31% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Clifton Ave Grade School
What grades does Clifton Ave Grade School serve?
Clifton Ave Grade School serves students in grades 2nd through 6th.
How many students attend Clifton Ave Grade School?
Clifton Ave Grade School has an enrollment of approximately 473 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Clifton Ave Grade School?
The student-teacher ratio at Clifton Ave Grade School is 9.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Clifton Ave Grade School rank in NJ?
Clifton Ave Grade School ranks #1,025 of 2,466 schools in NJ.
What is Clifton Ave Grade School's MySchoolScout rating?
Clifton Ave Grade School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 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 Clifton Ave Grade School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Clifton Ave Grade School has 29% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 31% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Clifton Ave Grade School a charter school?
No, Clifton Ave Grade School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Clifton Ave Grade School a Title I school?
No, Clifton Ave Grade School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Clifton Ave Grade School?
92.2% of students at Clifton Ave Grade 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
- 2nd – 6th
- Enrollment
- 473
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 9.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 50
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Ocean County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 9.9%
- Phone
- (732) 905-3650
- Area population (ZIP 08701)
- 136,784
- Area average commute
- 25.3 min
- Area median age
- 18.2
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 08701; 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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