For the 2024 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 2,334 students in Rockaway Township School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
Public Schools in Rockaway Township School District have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the New Jersey public school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less 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
2,334 Students
1,339,860 Students
# Teachers
236 Teachers
115,689 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1
District Rank
Rockaway Township School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 646 school districts in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
Overall District Rank
#308 out of 648 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
26%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
47%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.58
0.71
# American Indian Students
3 Students
2,422 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
171 Students
138,661 Students
% Asian Students
7%
10%
# Hispanic Students
592 Students
423,348 Students
% Hispanic Students
26%
32%
# Black Students
78 Students
196,542 Students
% Black Students
3%
15%
# White Students
1,393 Students
536,279 Students
% White Students
60%
40%
# Hawaiian Students
4 Students
2,962 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
92 Students
37,132 Students
% of Two or more races Students
4%
3%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
26
43,886
# Students in K Grade:
229
86,189
# Students in 1st Grade:
214
88,385
# Students in 2nd Grade:
257
90,397
# Students in 3rd Grade:
199
91,186
# Students in 4th Grade:
229
92,179
# Students in 5th Grade:
246
93,667
# Students in 6th Grade:
286
95,200
# Students in 7th Grade:
273
98,764
# Students in 8th Grade:
258
100,169
# Students in 9th Grade:
-
107,364
# Students in 10th Grade:
-
100,102
# Students in 11th Grade:
-
98,448
# Students in 12th Grade:
-
98,516
# Ungraded Students:
117
55,408
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $27,126 in this school district is less than the state median of $27,348. The school district revenue/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $25,745 is less than the state median of $26,228. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$63 MM
$36,642 MM
Spending
$60 MM
$35,142 MM
Revenue / Student
$27,126
$27,348
Spending / Student
$25,745
$26,228
Best Rockaway Township School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Katharine D Malone Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
524 Green Pond Road
Rockaway, NJ 07866
(973) 627-7512
Rockaway, NJ 07866
(973) 627-7512
Grades: K-5
| 242 students
Rank: #22.
Stony Brook Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
44 Stony Brook Road
Rockaway, NJ 07866
(973) 627-2411
Rockaway, NJ 07866
(973) 627-2411
Grades: K-5
| 397 students
Rank: #33.
Catherine A Dwyer Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
665 Mt Hope Avenue
Wharton, NJ 07885
(973) 361-7450
Wharton, NJ 07885
(973) 361-7450
Grades: K-5
| 295 students
Rank: #44.
Copeland Middle School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
100 Lake Shore Drive
Rockaway, NJ 07866
(973) 627-2465
Rockaway, NJ 07866
(973) 627-2465
Grades: 6-8
| 846 students
Rank: #55.
Dennis B O'brien Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
16 Mineral Spring Drive
Dover, NJ 07801
(973) 361-7330
Dover, NJ 07801
(973) 361-7330
Grades: PK-5
| 294 students
Rank: #66.
Birchwood Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1 Art Street
Dover, NJ 07801
(973) 361-7080
Dover, NJ 07801
(973) 361-7080
Grades: PK-5
| 260 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Rockaway Township School District?
Rockaway Township School District manages 6 public schools serving 2,334 students.
What is the rank of Rockaway Township School District?
Rockaway Township School District is ranked #306 out of 646 school districts in New Jersey (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Rockaway Township School District?
60% of Rockaway Township School District students are White, 26% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Rockaway Township School District?
Rockaway Township School District has a student/teacher ratio of 10:1, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 12:1.
What is Rockaway Township School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $25,745 is less than the state median of $26,228. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
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