Very Good
#574 of 2,466 schools in NJ
Top 23% in state
School #4
Elementary School · Cliffside Park School District · Cliffside Park, NJ
A Cliffside Park School District elementary school where students score 20 points above what's typical for similar communities.
279 COLUMBIA AVENUE, Cliffside Park, NJ 07010
- Math 56% vs NJ 47% (2025)
- Reading 66% vs NJ 50% (2025)
- 12.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at School #4 score 61% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 41%).
2025 NJSLA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NJ average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 27 points since 2021, reaching 61% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 58% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 62% (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
48.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where School #4 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 90Walker's Paradise
- Transit 51Good Transit
- Bike 47Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated774/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Cliffside Park), 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
$94,960
Median home value
$577,200
Median rent
$1,783/mo
College educated
42.4%
Homeownership
49.8%
Poverty rate
11.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 07010; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apple Montessori School of Cliffside ParkPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–K | 0.2 mi | 3 | Compare → |
| Childrens Home Montessori SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–5 | 0.3 mi | 24 | Compare → |
| Bergen Boulevard SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.8 | K–4 | 0.5 mi | 178 | Compare → |
| Eleanor Van GelderEnrollment path unverified | 6.7 | 3–6 | 0.5 mi | 356 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Cliffside Park School District
- Schools in district
- 5
- Rank in district
- #2 of 5
- District spending per student
- $22,837NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 18.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
School #4 is listed in Cliffside Park School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About School #4
School #4 is a public elementary school in Cliffside Park, NJ, part of Cliffside Park School District, serving approximately 498 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 12.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 out of 10 and ranks #574 of 2,466 schools in NJ. State assessment records show 58% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 62% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about School #4
What grades does School #4 serve?
School #4 serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend School #4?
School #4 has an enrollment of approximately 498 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at School #4?
The student-teacher ratio at School #4 is 12.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does School #4 rank in NJ?
School #4 ranks #574 of 2,466 schools in NJ.
What is School #4's MySchoolScout rating?
School #4 has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 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 School #4?
Based on loaded state assessment records, School #4 has 58% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 62% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is School #4 a charter school?
No, School #4 is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is School #4 a Title I school?
No, School #4 is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for School #4?
48.2% of students at School #4 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
- 498
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 41
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Bergen County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 20.9%
- Phone
- (201) 313-2340
- Area population (ZIP 07010)
- 25,580
- Area average commute
- 34.8 min
- Area median age
- 41
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 07010; 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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