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School #12 vs. School #17

Should you attend School #12 or School #17? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
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School Overview

School
School #12
165 Clifton Avenue
Clifton, NJ 07011
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3/
10
Bottom 50%
School #17
361 Lexington Avenue
Clifton, NJ 07011
: 
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Overview
Serving 555 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, School #12 ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 502 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, School #17 ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 24% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 37% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
PK-5
PK-5
Total Students
555 students
502 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at School #12 over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at School #17 over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
49% | 51%
52% | 48%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at School #12.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at School #17.
Total Classroom Teachers
54 teachers
50 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at School #12 over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at School #17 over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at School #12 with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Clifton Public School District and the state of New Jersey, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at School #17 with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Clifton Public School District and the state of New Jersey, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Test Scores

#1624 out of 2184 schools in NJ
(Bottom 50%)
#1582 out of 2184 schools in NJ
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of School #12, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of School #17, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
25%
(Bottom 50% in NJ)
24%
(Bottom 50% in NJ)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at School #12 who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Clifton Public School District and New Jersey public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at School #17 who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Clifton Public School District and New Jersey public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
35%
(Bottom 50% in NJ)(21-22 School Year Data)
37%
(Bottom 50% in NJ)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at School #12 who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Clifton Public School District and New Jersey public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at School #17 who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Clifton Public School District and New Jersey public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
15-19%
(Bottom 50% in NJ)(21-22 School Year Data)
10-14%
(Bottom 50% in NJ)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at School #12 who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Clifton Public School District and New Jersey public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at School #17 who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Clifton Public School District and New Jersey public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of School #12 by grade.
This chart displays the students of School #17 by grade.
Pre-K Students
30
12
Kindergarten Students
83
74
Grade 1 Students
85
92
Grade 2 Students
96
90
Grade 3 Students
96
76
Grade 4 Students
82
75
Grade 5 Students
83
83

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
1%
1%
% Asian
1%
3%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at School #12, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Clifton Public School District and in New Jersey, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at School #17, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Clifton Public School District and in New Jersey, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hispanic
85%
80%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at School #12, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Clifton Public School District and in New Jersey, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at School #17, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Clifton Public School District and in New Jersey, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
1%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at School #12, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Clifton Public School District and in New Jersey, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at School #17, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Clifton Public School District and in New Jersey, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
12%
14%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at School #12, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Clifton Public School District and in New Jersey, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at School #17, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Clifton Public School District and in New Jersey, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at School #17, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Clifton Public School District and in New Jersey, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.27
0.34
This chart showcases the diversity score of School #12, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Clifton Public School District and New Jersey, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of School #17, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Clifton Public School District and New Jersey, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
72%
69%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at School #12, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Clifton Public School District and New Jersey, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at School #17, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Clifton Public School District and New Jersey, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
11%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at School #12, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Clifton Public School District and New Jersey, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at School #17, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Clifton Public School District and New Jersey, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
 
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