Classical Academy Charter School of Clifton

Summary:

Classical Academy Charter School of Clifton is a public charter middle school serving grades 5-8 in Clifton, New Jersey, with 163 students. The school is part of the Classical Academy Charter School of Clifton District, which is ranked 259 out of 613 districts in New Jersey and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

The school has consistently ranked in the top 25% of New Jersey middle schools, with strong academic performance, particularly in English Language Arts and mathematics. In 8th grade English Language Arts, the school's proficiency rates have been around 65%, significantly higher than the state average of 53%. In mathematics, the school's proficiency rates in 6th and 7th grades range from 42-47%, also exceeding the state averages of 36-38%. However, the school's performance on the 8th grade science assessment is slightly below the state average. The school's chronic absenteeism rate has fluctuated in recent years, ranging from 9.3% to 18.1%, an area for improvement.

Compared to nearby schools, Thomas Jefferson Middle School in Lodi, NJ, outperforms Classical Academy Charter School of Clifton on most academic measures. In contrast, schools in the Paterson Public School District, such as Young Men's Academy and Muhammad Ali School Number 23, perform significantly worse than Classical Academy Charter School of Clifton. The Passaic Gifted and Talented Academy School No. 20 also outperforms Classical Academy Charter School of Clifton, particularly in English Language Arts and mathematics.


Detail:

Public, Charter 5-8

 1255 Main Avenue
       Clifton, NJ  07011


(973) 278-7707

District: Classical Academy Charter School of Clifton

SchoolDigger Rank:
281st of 743 New Jersey Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $9,165 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  14.9 Help
Number of students:  161

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
57.1%
White:
24.8%
Asian:
14.9%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  1.9% Help


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Compare Details Classical Academy Charter School of Clifton ranks better than 62.2% of middle schools in New Jersey. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 59.43. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at Classical Academy Charter School of Clifton is diverse. Racial makeup is: Hispanic (57.1%), White (24.8%), Asian (14.9%). (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Classical Academy Charter School of Clifton is 14.9. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Classical Academy Charter School of Clifton is $9,165.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Classical Academy Charter School of Clifton:

SchoolDigger ranks Classical Academy Charter School of Clifton 281st of 743 New Jersey public middle schools. (See Classical Academy Charter School of Clifton in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks Classical Academy Charter School of Clifton 259th of 613 New Jersey school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Classical Academy Charter School of Clifton

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Rank History for all students at Classical Academy Charter School of Clifton

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 67.75 228th 574 60.3%
2004 88.68 19th 588 96.8%
2005 70.81 220th 599 63.3%
2006 83.14 84th 615 86.3%
2007 78.66 122nd 631 80.7%
2008 80.69 100th 640 84.4%
2009 86.77 28th 664 95.8%
2010 88.32 20th 677 97.0%
2011 89.53 9th 684 98.7%
2012 90.11 10th 677 98.5%
2013 89.64 16th 704 97.7%
2014 90.49 6th 717 99.2%
2015 94.17 11th 713 98.5%
2016 90.43 23rd 713 96.8%
2017 87.11 54th 712 92.4%
2018 77.95 145th 716 79.7%
2019 76.22 166th 745 77.7%
2021 69.78 176th 652 73.0%
2022 68.76 195th 745 73.8%
2023 62.52 248th 748 66.8%
2024 59.43 281st 743 62.2%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Classical Academy Charter School of Clifton

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 93.02 17th 522 96.7%
2019 81.17 39th 541 92.8%
2021 64.20 81st 467 82.7%
2022 67.03 80th 549 85.4%
2023 52.13 215th 568 62.1%
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Rank History for Female students at Classical Academy Charter School of Clifton

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 70.30 201st 680 70.4%
2019 63.85 257th 703 63.4%
2021 64.40 183rd 625 70.7%
2022 61.41 254th 726 65.0%
2023 49.88 337th 720 53.2%
2024 58.62 272nd 717 62.1%
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Rank History for Male students at Classical Academy Charter School of Clifton

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 82.18 111th 675 83.6%
2019 85.53 82nd 697 88.2%
2021 73.65 136th 635 78.6%
2022 74.69 153rd 730 79.0%
2023 72.93 171st 718 76.2%
2024 61.32 249th 719 65.4%
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Rank History for Asian students at Classical Academy Charter School of Clifton

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 31.31 146th 200 27.0%
2019 51.29 108th 199 45.7%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Classical Academy Charter School of Clifton

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 90.08 20th 504 96.0%
2019 88.96 29th 524 94.5%
2021 58.62 142nd 480 70.4%
2022 54.45 207th 591 65.0%
2023 57.95 193rd 587 67.1%
2024 61.41 175th 589 70.3%
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Rank History for White students at Classical Academy Charter School of Clifton

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 74.95 73rd 435 83.2%
2022 89.08 32nd 512 93.8%
2023 46.09 267th 509 47.5%
2024 43.05 293rd 510 42.5%
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Data source: test scores: New Jersey Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Enrollment information for Classical Academy Charter School of Clifton

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2000 42 10 6 13 0 n/a n/a 0 71
2001 41 10 9 26 0 n/a n/a 0 86
2002 25 6 14 52 0 n/a n/a 0 97
2003 25 6 14 52 0 n/a n/a 0 97
2004 29 3 11 56 0 n/a n/a 0 99
2005 36 2 9 50 0 n/a n/a 0 97
2006 30 1 12 51 0 n/a n/a 0 94
2007 32 1 13 58 0 n/a n/a 0 104
2008 25 3 18 56 0 n/a n/a 0 102
2009 24 3 21 61 0 0 0 0 109
2010 22 2 22 63 0 0 0 0 109
2011 26 1 19 66 0 0 0 0 112
2013 32 3 17 62 3 1 0 0 118
2014 29 3 16 49 0 1 0 0 98
2015 3 0 1 4 0 0 0 0 8
2016 35 8 28 47 0 0 0 0 118
2017 33 8 26 51 0 0 0 0 118
2018 26 15 27 50 0 0 0 0 118
2019 22 12 34 50 0 0 0 0 118
2020 31 15 42 79 0 0 0 0 167
2021 37 11 36 98 0 0 0 0 182
2022 38 8 31 91 2 0 1 0 171
2023 38 4 28 89 3 0 1 0 163
2024 40 2 24 92 2 0 1 0 161

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

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Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Classical Academy Charter School of Clifton

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2000 71 5.4 13.1 32.4
2001 86 0.0 0.0 31.4
2002 97 6.9 14.1 30.9
2003 97 6.9 14.1 30.9
2004 99 6.9 14.3 19.2
2005 97 7.3 13.3 n/a
2006 94 8.3 11.3 29.8
2007 104 8.3 12.5 33.7
2008 102 8.0 12.8 34.3
2009 109 8.3 13.1 40.4
2010 109 9.0 12.1 40.4
2011 112 8.3 13.4 35.7
2013 118 n/a n/a 32.2
2014 98 8.0 12.2 0
2015 8 7.0 1.1 25
2016 118 7.0 16.8 20.3
2017 118 10.0 11.8 0
2018 118 12.2 9.6 39
2019 118 11.5 10.2 24.6
2020 167 13.5 12.3 22.2
2021 182 13.0 14.0 14.8
2022 171 14.0 12.2 12.3
2023 163 13.0 12.5 23.3
2024 161 10.7 14.9 1.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Classical Academy Charter School of Clifton

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2000 71 5.4 13.1 32.4
2001 86 0.0 0.0 31.4
2002 97 6.9 14.1 30.9
2003 97 6.9 14.1 30.9
2004 99 6.9 14.3 19.2
2005 97 7.3 13.3 n/a
2006 94 8.3 11.3 29.8
2007 104 8.3 12.5 33.7
2008 102 8.0 12.8 34.3
2009 109 8.3 13.1 40.4
2010 109 9.0 12.1 40.4
2011 112 8.3 13.4 35.7
2013 118 n/a n/a 32.2
2014 98 8.0 12.2 0
2015 8 7.0 1.1 25
2016 118 7.0 16.8 20.3
2017 118 10.0 11.8 0
2018 118 12.2 9.6 39
2019 118 11.5 10.2 24.6
2020 167 13.5 12.3 22.2
2021 182 13.0 14.0 14.8
2022 171 14.0 12.2 12.3
2023 163 13.0 12.5 23.3
2024 161 10.7 14.9 1.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Classical Academy Charter School of Clifton

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $577 (6.3%) $8,588 (93.7%) $9,165

Data source: New Jersey Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Classical Academy Charter School of Clifton

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 166th of 745 Middle schoolsRanks 248th of 748 Middle schools
 10.9%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (Classical Academy Charter School of Clifton)71.838.3
 33.5%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Classical Academy Charter School of Clifton)71.838.3
 33.5%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (New Jersey)56.149
 7.1%
6th Grade Mathematics (Classical Academy Charter School of Clifton)64.136.7
 27.4%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Classical Academy Charter School of Clifton)64.136.7
 27.4%
   6th Grade Mathematics (New Jersey)40.634.3
 6.3%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Classical Academy Charter School of Clifton)67.561.4
 6.1%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Classical Academy Charter School of Clifton)67.561.4
 6.1%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (New Jersey)62.855.7
 7.1%
7th Grade Mathematics (Classical Academy Charter School of Clifton)5059.1
 9.1%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Classical Academy Charter School of Clifton)5059.1
 9.1%
   7th Grade Mathematics (New Jersey)42.133.8
 8.3%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Classical Academy Charter School of Clifton)8564.9
 20.1%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Classical Academy Charter School of Clifton)8564.9
 20.1%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (New Jersey)62.955.3
 7.6%
8th Grade Mathematics (Classical Academy Charter School of Clifton)53.848.4
 5.4%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Classical Academy Charter School of Clifton)53.848.4
 5.4%
   8th Grade Mathematics (New Jersey)29.317.8
 11.5%
8th Grade Algebra I (Classical Academy Charter School of Clifton)88.992.3
 3.4%
   8th Grade Algebra I (Classical Academy Charter School of Clifton)88.992.3
 3.4%
   8th Grade Algebra I (New Jersey)75.166
 9.1%
End of Course Algebra I (Classical Academy Charter School of Clifton)88.992.3
 3.4%
   End of Course Algebra I (Classical Academy Charter School of Clifton)88.992.3
 3.4%
   End of Course Algebra I (New Jersey)43.335.1
 8.2%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students118163
 38.1%
African American124
 66.7%
American Indian03
Asian3428
 17.6%
Hispanic5089
 78%
Pacific Islander00
White2238
 72.7%
Two or More Races01
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients24.6%23.3%
 1.3%


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Classical Academy Charter School of Clifton ranks 281st of 743 New Jersey middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

In the 2023-24 school year, 161 students attended Classical Academy Charter School of Clifton.

Students at Classical Academy Charter School of Clifton are 57% Hispanic, 25% White, 15% Asian, 1% African American, 1% American Indian.


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