Top Rankings
Westfield Public School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 10 public schools serving 5,851 students in Westfield Public School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 5% of public schools in New Jersey.
Public Schools in Westfield Public School District have an average math proficiency score of 61% (versus the New Jersey public school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 71% (versus the 47% statewide average).
The top ranked public schools in Westfield Public School District are Washington Elementary School, Roosevelt Intermediate School and Franklin Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking. Westfield Public School District has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in New Jersey.
Minority enrollment is 24% 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
10 Schools
2,557 Schools
# Students
5,851 Students
1,339,860 Students
# Teachers
497 Teachers
115,689 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
District Rank
Westfield Public School District, which is ranked within the top 10% 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 96% has decreased from 97% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#30 out of 648 school districts
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
61%
26%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
71%
47%
Graduation Rate
96%
88%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.40
0.71
# American Indian Students
n/a
2,422 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
598 Students
138,661 Students
% Asian Students
10%
10%
# Hispanic Students
430 Students
423,348 Students
% Hispanic Students
7%
32%
# Black Students
140 Students
196,542 Students
% Black Students
3%
15%
# White Students
4,466 Students
536,279 Students
% White Students
76%
40%
# Hawaiian Students
6 Students
2,962 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
207 Students
37,132 Students
% of Two or more races Students
4%
3%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
49
43,886
# Students in K Grade:
134
86,189
# Students in 1st Grade:
421
88,385
# Students in 2nd Grade:
438
90,397
# Students in 3rd Grade:
490
91,186
# Students in 4th Grade:
449
92,179
# Students in 5th Grade:
449
93,667
# Students in 6th Grade:
501
95,200
# Students in 7th Grade:
471
98,764
# Students in 8th Grade:
470
100,169
# Students in 9th Grade:
472
107,364
# Students in 10th Grade:
451
100,102
# Students in 11th Grade:
471
98,448
# Students in 12th Grade:
455
98,516
# Ungraded Students:
130
55,408
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $23,732 in this school district is less than the state median of $27,348. The school district revenue/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $23,398 is less than the state median of $26,228. The school district spending/student has grown by 11% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$139 MM
$36,642 MM
Spending
$137 MM
$35,142 MM
Revenue / Student
$23,732
$27,348
Spending / Student
$23,398
$26,228
Best Westfield Public School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Washington Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
900 St. Marks Avenue
Westfield, NJ 07090
(908) 789-4600
Westfield, NJ 07090
(908) 789-4600
Grades: 1-5
| 261 students
Rank: #22.
Roosevelt Intermediate School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
301 Clark Street
Westfield, NJ 07090
(908) 789-4560
Westfield, NJ 07090
(908) 789-4560
Grades: 6-8
| 681 students
Rank: #33.
Franklin Elementary School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
700 Prospect Street
Westfield, NJ 07090
(908) 789-4590
Westfield, NJ 07090
(908) 789-4590
Grades: 1-5
| 529 students
Rank: #44.
Tamaques Elementary School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
641 Willow Grove Road
Westfield, NJ 07090
(908) 789-4580
Westfield, NJ 07090
(908) 789-4580
Grades: 1-5
| 411 students
Rank: #55.
Westfield Senior High School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
550 Dorian Road
Westfield, NJ 07090
(908) 789-4500
Westfield, NJ 07090
(908) 789-4500
Grades: 9-12
| 1,864 students
Rank: #66.
Thomas Edison Intermediate School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
800 Rahway Avenue
Westfield, NJ 07090
(908) 789-4470
Westfield, NJ 07090
(908) 789-4470
Grades: 6-8
| 774 students
Rank: #77.
Wilson Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
301 Linden Avenue
Westfield, NJ 07090
(908) 789-4605
Westfield, NJ 07090
(908) 789-4605
Grades: 1-5
| 319 students
Rank: #88.
Jefferson Elementary School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1200 Boulevard
Westfield, NJ 07090
(908) 789-4490
Westfield, NJ 07090
(908) 789-4490
Grades: 1-5
| 457 students
Rank: #99.
Mckinley Elementary School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
500 First Street
Westfield, NJ 07090
(908) 789-4555
Westfield, NJ 07090
(908) 789-4555
Grades: 1-5
| 332 students
Rank: n/an/a
728 Westfield Avenue
Westfield, NJ 07090
(908) 789-4455
Westfield, NJ 07090
(908) 789-4455
Grades: PK-K
| 223 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Westfield Public School District?
Westfield Public School District manages 10 public schools serving 5,851 students.
What is the rank of Westfield Public School District?
Westfield Public School District is ranked #33 out of 646 school districts in New Jersey (top 10%) 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: Highest overall rank (Top 5%), Highest math proficiency (Top 5%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%), Highest graduation rate (Top 10%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Westfield Public School District?
76% of Westfield Public School District students are White, 10% of students are Asian, 7% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Westfield Public School District?
Westfield Public School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is equal to the New Jersey state average of 12:1.
What is Westfield Public School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $23,398 is less than the state median of $26,228. The school district spending/student has grown by 11% over four school years.
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