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#1668 of 2,466 schools in NJ
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Margaret C. Clifford School
Elementary School · Swedesboro-Woolwich School District
601 AUBURN AVENUE, Swedesboro, NJ 08085
Estimated academic score. This school does not have standardized test data. Based on NJ statewide data. Learn more
Enrollment
237
Student-Teacher
10.3:1
Score
5.7
Grades
Pre-K – Kindergarten
Enrollment
237
Student-Teacher
10.3:1
Score
5.7
Grades
Pre-K – Kindergarten
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
New Jersey schools
#1,668 of 2,466
In Swedesboro
#2 of 2
public schools
In district
#4 of 4
Swedesboro-Woolwich School District
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About Margaret C. Clifford School
Margaret C. Clifford School is a public elementary school in Swedesboro, NJ, part of Swedesboro-Woolwich School District. Margaret C.
Clifford School serves approximately 237 students, and covers grades Pre-K-Kindergarten, and has a 10.3:1 student-teacher ratio. Margaret C. Clifford School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.7 out of 10 and ranks #1,668 of 2,466 schools in NJ.
Based on limited data: 40% component coverage.
- This school 5.7 · Average
- District avg 6.0
- NJ avg 6.5
Score Breakdown
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Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
21.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
Component weights adjusted due to data availability.
Test Scores
Test score data not yet available for this school.
How Margaret C. Clifford School Compares
See how Margaret C. Clifford School performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Location
601 AUBURN AVENUE, Swedesboro, NJ 08085
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Margaret C. Clifford School may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. South Harrison Elementary School (rated 8.0/10, 4.7 miles away, in nearby Harrisonville), which scores notably higher. Another option is Logan Township Elementary School (rated 7.5/10, 2.3 miles away, in nearby Logan Township), which scores notably higher. Additionally, The Francis E Donnelly Early Childhood Learning Center (rated 7.0/10, 2.4 miles away, in nearby Logan Township), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Swedesboro, see our Swedesboro schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 6.9 miNeighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 08085 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$137,028
Median Home Value
$351,000
Median Rent
$1,856/mo
Population
21,856
College Educated
46.4%
Homeownership
82.3%
Avg Commute
28 min
Poverty Rate
9.3%
Median Age
37.1
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Margaret C. Clifford School
What grades does Margaret C. Clifford School serve?
Margaret C. Clifford School serves students in grades Pre-K through Kindergarten.
How many students attend Margaret C. Clifford School?
Margaret C. Clifford School has an enrollment of approximately 237 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Margaret C. Clifford School?
The student-teacher ratio at Margaret C. Clifford School is 10.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Margaret C. Clifford School rank in NJ?
Margaret C. Clifford School ranks #1,668 of 2,466 schools in NJ.
What is Margaret C. Clifford School's MySchoolScout rating?
Margaret C. Clifford School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.7 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Margaret C. Clifford School a charter school?
No, Margaret C. Clifford School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Margaret C. Clifford School a Title I school?
No, Margaret C. Clifford School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Margaret C. Clifford School?
21.5% of students at Margaret C. Clifford 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.
Neighborhood Context
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- Pre-K – Kindergarten
- Enrollment
- 237
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 23
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 21.5%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Gloucester County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 12.2%
- Phone
- (856) 241-1552
Resources & Links
District
Swedesboro-Woolwich School District- District Enrollment
- 1,573
- Schools in District
- 4
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $21,337
- District Rank
- #4 of 4
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