Enrollment
679
New Jersey · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Cliffside Park, NJ
School #6/Middle School
Federal NCES profile for School #6/Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 54/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 340327000312
👥 S:T ratio 53
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 32
📋 Attendance 62
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
School #6/Middle School earns 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New Jersey median.
- #2 of 5
- public schools in Cliffside Park · Resource Index
- 54
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.7:1
- students per teacher
- 48.0%
- free-lunch eligible
School #6/Middle School has class sizes near the New Jersey median. Computed live against every New Jersey school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, School #6/Middle School ranks #2 of 5 public schools in Cliffside Park, NJ.
School address
District: Cliffside Park School District · New Jersey
NCES ID 340327000312 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
58.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11.7:1
vs 11.8:1 New Jersey avg
-1% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
48.0%
vs 29.6% New Jersey avg
+62% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How School #6/Middle School compares with New Jersey and U.S. medians
What stands out at School #6/Middle School
School #6/Middle School is a mid-sized elementary school in Cliffside Park, New Jersey, enrolling 679 students.
At 11.7:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the New Jersey median, within a few percentage points of the 11.8:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 48.0% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 679 puts it in the larger third of New Jersey schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,501 scored New Jersey schools.
Against 282 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #65.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (68%) and White (25%) (diversity index 47/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 340 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
15.2% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Cliffside Park School District also operates Cliffside Park High School (1,314 students) and School #4 (478 students) alongside School #6/Middle School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How School #6/Middle School compares
School #6/Middle School on the metrics families compare, against New Jersey and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs New Jersey | New Jersey avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11.7:1 | ▼ 1% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 48.0% | ▲ 62% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 679 | top 22% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.7:1
Leaner classes than 78% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
679
Bigger than 79% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
48.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 62% above the New Jersey average of 29.6%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
11.7:1
students per teacher
- 1% below state mean
Top 56% in New Jersey - lower ratio than 44% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
15.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$21,116
per pupil, district-wide
- below New Jersey avg of $24,984
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 340 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
19
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 68.3%
White 24.9%
Asian 4.4%
African American 1.8%
Two or More 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 68.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 46.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 46.9, School #6/Middle School is less mixed than the New Jersey school average of 51.2.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Cliffside Park School District, which includes School #6/Middle School.
$21,116
Per student
-15%
vs New Jersey
Avg $24,984
+27%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 65.1%
State 26.7%
Federal 8.2%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How School #6/Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cliffside Park High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| School #4 | Smaller | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| School #3 | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| School #5 | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to School #6/Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,314
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 478
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 359
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 305
- Students per teacher
- 9.8:1
- Resource Index
- 61/100
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of New Jersey, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~679 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~11.7:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about School #6/Middle School
How many students attend School #6/Middle School?
School #6/Middle School has 679 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Cliffside Park, NJ.
What is the student-teacher ratio at School #6/Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at School #6/Middle School is 11.7:1, which is 1% lower than the New Jersey average of 11.8:1 and 25% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at School #6/Middle School?
48.0% of students at School #6/Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Jersey average of 29.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of School #6/Middle School?
The largest demographic group at School #6/Middle School is Hispanic or Latino at 68.3% of enrollment, in Cliffside Park, NJ.
What is the Resource Investment Index for School #6/Middle School?
School #6/Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 54/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does School #6/Middle School rank among public schools in Cliffside Park?
By Resource Investment Index, School #6/Middle School ranks #2 of 5 public schools in Cliffside Park, NJ. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Cliffside Park on the city page.
Is School #6/Middle School a good school?
School #6/Middle School earns 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New Jersey median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Cliffside Park School District?
Besides School #6/Middle School, Cliffside Park School District also operates Cliffside Park High School (1,314 students), School #4 (478 students), and School #3 (359 students). See the Cliffside Park School District district page for the complete list.
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