School #6/Middle School

440 OAKDENE AVE
CLIFFSIDE PARK, NJ 07010

www.cliffsidepark.edu

696 Students

Middle School 5th - 8th

School Overview

School #6, located at 440 Oakdene Avenue in Cliffside Park, New Jersey, is a public elementary school serving students in the Cliffside Park School District. As part of a close-knit urban community, the school is dedicated to providing a foundational education that emphasizes core academic subjects, social-emotional development, and the cultivation of a supportive learning environment. It focuses on preparing its diverse student body for middle school by fostering a culture of academic rigor, inclusivity, and community involvement.

The school operates within a district known for its commitment to student-centered learning and community engagement. Beyond the standard curriculum, School #6 typically offers various extracurricular opportunities and resources designed to meet the unique needs of its population. By maintaining a focus on collaboration between teachers, parents, and administrators, the school strives to ensure that every student has access to the tools and guidance necessary to succeed in a rapidly changing educational landscape.

696

Total Students

58.8

Full-Time Teachers

11.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

66.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for School #6/Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	194
Hispanic	455
Black	17
Asian	28
Two or More	2

Hispanic
455 (65.4 %)
White
194 (27.9 %)
Asian
28 (4.0 %)
Black
17 (2.4 %)
Two or More
2 (0.3 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Cliffside Park School District
Phone:	(201)313-2360
Website:	http://www.cliffsidepark.edu
Grade Range:	5th - 8th
Total Students:	696
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	58.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	426
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	38

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 5 83

Grade 6 158

Grade 7 169

Grade 8 204

Ungraded 82