For the 2024 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,579 students in Waldwick 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 Waldwick School District have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the New Jersey public school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 61% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public school average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (NJ)
# Schools
4 Schools
2,557 Schools
# Students
1,579 Students
1,339,860 Students
# Teachers
142 Teachers
115,689 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
District Rank
Waldwick 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 90-94% has decreased from 95% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#151 out of 648 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
26%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60%
47%
Graduation Rate
90-94%
88%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.47
0.71
# American Indian Students
1 Student
2,422 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
91 Students
138,661 Students
% Asian Students
6%
10%
# Hispanic Students
293 Students
423,348 Students
% Hispanic Students
19%
32%
# Black Students
28 Students
196,542 Students
% Black Students
2%
15%
# White Students
1,111 Students
536,279 Students
% White Students
70%
40%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
2,962 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
54 Students
37,132 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
3%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
23
43,886
# Students in K Grade:
119
86,189
# Students in 1st Grade:
107
88,385
# Students in 2nd Grade:
106
90,397
# Students in 3rd Grade:
127
91,186
# Students in 4th Grade:
113
92,179
# Students in 5th Grade:
121
93,667
# Students in 6th Grade:
119
95,200
# Students in 7th Grade:
120
98,764
# Students in 8th Grade:
113
100,169
# Students in 9th Grade:
103
107,364
# Students in 10th Grade:
105
100,102
# Students in 11th Grade:
107
98,448
# Students in 12th Grade:
120
98,516
# Ungraded Students:
76
55,408
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $26,040 in this school district is less than the state median of $27,348. The school district revenue/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $23,710 is less than the state median of $26,228. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$41 MM
$36,642 MM
Spending
$37 MM
$35,142 MM
Revenue / Student
$26,040
$27,348
Spending / Student
$23,710
$26,228
Best Waldwick School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Crescent Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
165 Crescent Avenue
Waldwick, NJ 07463
(201) 445-0690
Waldwick, NJ 07463
(201) 445-0690
Grades: K-5
| 337 students
Rank: #22.
Julia A Traphagen School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
153 Summit Avenue
Waldwick, NJ 07463
(201) 445-0730
Waldwick, NJ 07463
(201) 445-0730
Grades: PK-5
| 427 students
Rank: #33.
Waldwick Middle School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
155 Wyckoff Avenue
Waldwick, NJ 07463
(201) 652-9000
Waldwick, NJ 07463
(201) 652-9000
Grades: 6-8
| 369 students
Rank: #44.
Waldwick High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
155 Wyckoff Avenue
Waldwick, NJ 07463
(201) 652-9000
Waldwick, NJ 07463
(201) 652-9000
Grades: 9-12
| 446 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Waldwick School District?
Waldwick School District manages 4 public schools serving 1,579 students.
What is the rank of Waldwick School District?
Waldwick School District is ranked #149 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 Waldwick School District?
70% of Waldwick School District students are White, 19% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Waldwick School District?
Waldwick School District has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 12:1.
What is Waldwick School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $23,710 is less than the state median of $26,228. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
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