School #16 is an elementary school in Clifton, New Jersey, serving students from kindergarten to 5th grade as part of the Clifton Public School District. This high-performing school has seen a steady improvement in its academic results and statewide ranking, consistently outperforming the district and state averages.
With a diverse student population, School #16 has significantly higher percentages of students proficient or better in NJSLA/English Language Arts and NJSLA/Mathematics compared to the district and state. The school's special education students also perform well, ranking 132nd out of 958 New Jersey elementary schools. Additionally, School #16 has seen a dramatic decrease in its chronic absenteeism rate, from 14.6% in 2017-2018 to just 1.7% in 2021-2022, well below the state average.
While School #16 stands out as a high-performing school, it is still influenced by the challenges faced by the Clifton Public School District. Compared to some out-of-district schools, such as Oak View Elementary School and Brookdale Elementary School in Bloomfield, School #16 has a higher percentage of low-income students and a lower statewide ranking, despite its strong academic performance.
Clifton Public School District
In the 2022-23 school year, 196 students attended School #16.
School #16 ranks 402nd of 1342 New Jersey elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.
Students at School #16 are 37% Hispanic, 35% White, 19% Asian, 4% African American, 3% Two or more races, 2% American Indian, 1% Pacific Islander.
Students who attend School #16 usually go on to attend:Middle : Woodrow Wilson Middle SchoolHigh : Clifton High School