Clifton Public School District

Clifton Public School District serves 10,826 students across 19 schools in Passaic County, New Jersey, with recent enrollment growth of 3.2%. The district operates 14 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 1 high school with a student-teacher ratio of 11.9:1 and 907 teachers.

Academically, the district performs below state averages. Math proficiency stands at 32.6% compared to the state average of 40.2%, while reading proficiency is 39.6% against a state average of 51.7%. The graduation rate of 86.7% is 3.3 percentage points below the state average of 90.0%. Chronic absenteeism affects 16.6% of students.

The student population reflects significant economic need, with 62.4% economically disadvantaged students and 20.8% identified as having disabilities. The district serves 11.7% English learners. Racially, the district is predominantly Hispanic at 62.5%, followed by White students at 25.9%, Asian students at 5.8%, and Black students at 3.6%.

Financially, the district operates with a $240.0 million total budget and per-pupil spending of $11,759, below the state average of $13,992. Revenue sources reflect reliance on local funding at 57.1%, with state funding at 34.6% and federal funding at 8.3%. This funding structure, combined with high concentrations of economically disadvantaged students, shapes the district's resource allocation and operational capacity.