Classical Academy Charter School of Clifton

The Classical Academy Charter School of Clifton is the sole public charter middle school serving grades 6-8 in Clifton, New Jersey, with a total enrollment of 163 students. This school stands out for its strong academic performance, diverse student population, and relatively low chronic absenteeism rate.

The school's students consistently outperform the state average in both English Language Arts and Mathematics proficiency across grades 6-8, with an impressive 48.4% proficiency rate in 8th grade Mathematics compared to the state average of 17.8%. Additionally, 92.3% of 8th grade students were proficient or better in Algebra I, significantly higher than the state average of 66%. The school's diverse student body is another notable feature, with Hispanic students making up the largest racial group at 54.6%, followed by White (23.31%), Asian (17.18%), and African American (2.45%) students.

While the Classical Academy Charter School of Clifton has demonstrated strong academic performance, its statewide ranking has declined over the past three years, from 176th out of 652 middle schools in 2020-2021 to 248th out of 748 middle schools in 2022-2023. However, the school's chronic absenteeism rate of 8.7% is lower than the state average, indicating effective student engagement and attendance. Overall, the Classical Academy Charter School of Clifton appears to be a high-performing middle school with a diverse student population, though it faces increasing competition from other middle schools in New Jersey.