For the 2024 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 2,707 students in Mahwah Township Public 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 Mahwah Township Public School District have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the New Jersey public school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the New Jersey public school average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (NJ)
# Schools
6 Schools
2,557 Schools
# Students
2,707 Students
1,339,860 Students
# Teachers
272 Teachers
115,689 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1
District Rank
Mahwah Township Public 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 93% has decreased from 97% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#157 out of 648 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
26%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
57%
47%
Graduation Rate
93%
88%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.56
0.71
# American Indian Students
12 Students
2,422 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
433 Students
138,661 Students
% Asian Students
16%
10%
# Hispanic Students
292 Students
423,348 Students
% Hispanic Students
11%
32%
# Black Students
84 Students
196,542 Students
% Black Students
3%
15%
# White Students
1,729 Students
536,279 Students
% White Students
64%
40%
# Hawaiian Students
2 Students
2,962 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
155 Students
37,132 Students
% of Two or more races Students
6%
3%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
57
43,886
# Students in K Grade:
177
86,189
# Students in 1st Grade:
175
88,385
# Students in 2nd Grade:
196
90,397
# Students in 3rd Grade:
182
91,186
# Students in 4th Grade:
173
92,179
# Students in 5th Grade:
206
93,667
# Students in 6th Grade:
190
95,200
# Students in 7th Grade:
204
98,764
# Students in 8th Grade:
239
100,169
# Students in 9th Grade:
208
107,364
# Students in 10th Grade:
229
100,102
# Students in 11th Grade:
194
98,448
# Students in 12th Grade:
234
98,516
# Ungraded Students:
43
55,408
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $32,143 is higher than the state median of $27,348. The school district revenue/student has grown by 13% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $29,543 is higher than the state median of $26,228. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$87 MM
$36,642 MM
Spending
$80 MM
$35,142 MM
Revenue / Student
$32,143
$27,348
Spending / Student
$29,543
$26,228
Best Mahwah Township Public School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Mahwah High School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
50 Ridge Road
Mahwah, NJ 07430
(201) 762-2300
Mahwah, NJ 07430
(201) 762-2300
Grades: 9-12
| 874 students
Rank: #22.
Betsy Ross Elementary School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
20 Malcolm Rd
Mahwah, NJ 07430
(201) 762-2250
Mahwah, NJ 07430
(201) 762-2250
Grades: K-3
| 271 students
Rank: #33.
Ramapo Ridge
(Math: 37% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
150 Ridge Road
Mahwah, NJ 07430
(201) 762-2380
Mahwah, NJ 07430
(201) 762-2380
Grades: 6-8
| 640 students
Rank: #44.
Joyce Kilmer School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
80 Ridge Road
Mahwah, NJ 07430
(201) 762-2270
Mahwah, NJ 07430
(201) 762-2270
Grades: 4-5
| 388 students
Rank: #55.
George Washington School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
39 Fardale Avenue
Mahwah, NJ 07430
(201) 762-2242
Mahwah, NJ 07430
(201) 762-2242
Grades: K-3
| 202 students
Rank: #66.
Lenape Meadows
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
160 Ridge Road
Mahwah, NJ 07430
(201) 762-2260
Mahwah, NJ 07430
(201) 762-2260
Grades: PK-3
| 332 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Mahwah Township Public School District?
Mahwah Township Public School District manages 6 public schools serving 2,707 students.
What is the rank of Mahwah Township Public School District?
Mahwah Township Public School District is ranked #154 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.
What is the racial composition of students in Mahwah Township Public School District?
64% of Mahwah Township Public School District students are White, 16% of students are Asian, 11% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Mahwah Township Public School District?
Mahwah Township Public School District has a student/teacher ratio of 10:1, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 12:1.
What is Mahwah Township Public School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $29,543 is higher than the state median of $26,228. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
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