Top Rankings
Bergen County Special Services School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 631 students in Bergen County Special Services School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in New Jersey.
Public Schools in Bergen County Special Services School District have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the New Jersey public school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Jersey public school average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
This State (NJ)
# Schools
6 Schools
2,557 Schools
# Students
631 Students
1,339,860 Students
# Teachers
128 Teachers
115,689 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
5:1
5:1
District Rank
Bergen County Special Services School District, which is ranked within the top 30% of all 646 school districts in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 30-39% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#503 out of 648 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
26%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
47%
Graduation Rate
(10-11)30-39%
86%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.69
0.71
# American Indian Students
n/a
2,422 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
51 Students
138,661 Students
% Asian Students
8%
10%
# Hispanic Students
266 Students
423,348 Students
% Hispanic Students
42%
32%
# Black Students
88 Students
196,542 Students
% Black Students
14%
15%
# White Students
214 Students
536,279 Students
% White Students
34%
40%
# Hawaiian Students
2 Students
2,962 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
10 Students
37,132 Students
% of Two or more races Students
2%
3%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
17
43,886
# Students in K Grade:
12
86,189
# Students in 1st Grade:
4
88,385
# Students in 2nd Grade:
5
90,397
# Students in 3rd Grade:
3
91,186
# Students in 4th Grade:
13
92,179
# Students in 5th Grade:
5
93,667
# Students in 6th Grade:
5
95,200
# Students in 7th Grade:
11
98,764
# Students in 8th Grade:
16
100,169
# Students in 9th Grade:
10
107,364
# Students in 10th Grade:
7
100,102
# Students in 11th Grade:
9
98,448
# Students in 12th Grade:
37
98,516
# Ungraded Students:
477
55,408
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $179,696 is higher than the state median of $27,348. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $181,632 is higher than the state median of $26,228. The school district spending/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$113 MM
$36,642 MM
Spending
$115 MM
$35,142 MM
Revenue / Student
$179,696
$27,348
Spending / Student
$181,632
$26,228
Best Bergen County Special Services School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Autistic
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
540 Farview Avenue
Paramus, NJ 07652
(201) 343-6000
Paramus, NJ 07652
(201) 343-6000
Grades: PK-12
| 199 students
Rank: #22.
Hearing Impaired
Special Education School
540 Farview Avenue
Paramus, NJ 07652
(201) 343-6000
Paramus, NJ 07652
(201) 343-6000
Grades: PK-12
| 152 students
Rank: #33.
Emotionally Disturbed
Special Education School
540 Farview Avenue
Paramus, NJ 07652
(201) 343-6000
Paramus, NJ 07652
(201) 343-6000
Grades: PK-12
| 96 students
Rank: n/an/a
Life Skills
Special Education School
540 Farview Avenue
Paramus, NJ 07652
(201) 343-6000
Paramus, NJ 07652
(201) 343-6000
Grades: PK-12
| 60 students
Rank: n/an/a
Multiply Handicapped
Special Education School
540 Farview Avenue
Paramus, NJ 07652
(201) 343-6000
Paramus, NJ 07652
(201) 343-6000
Grades: PK-12
| 53 students
Rank: n/an/a
N. A. Bleshman Regional Day School
Special Education School
333 East Ridgewood Avenue
Paramus, NJ 07652
(201) 343-6000
Paramus, NJ 07652
(201) 343-6000
Grades: PK-12
| 71 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Bergen County Special Services School District?
Bergen County Special Services School District manages 6 public schools serving 631 students.
What is the rank of Bergen County Special Services School District?
Bergen County Special Services School District is ranked #190 out of 646 school districts in New Jersey (top 30%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of New Jersey school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Bergen County Special Services School District?
42% of Bergen County Special Services School District students are Hispanic, 34% of students are White, 14% of students are Black, 8% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Bergen County Special Services School District?
Bergen County Special Services School District has a student/teacher ratio of 5:1, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 12:1.
What is Bergen County Special Services School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $181,632 is higher than the state median of $26,228. The school district spending/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
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