Serving 96 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Emotionally Disturbed ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤20% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 5:1 is lower than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Special education school
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 96 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 5:1
- Minority Enrollment: 59%
- Graduation Rate: 40-59%
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 1% in NJ)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤20% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Emotionally Disturbed ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Emotionally Disturbed's student population of 96 students has declined by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
Total Students
96 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Emotionally Disturbed is 0.70, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)<50%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)≤20%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
5:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
3%
10%
Hispanic
28%
32%
Black
25%
15%
White
41%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(10-11)40-59%
86%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
10%
30%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Emotionally Disturbed often compared to?
Emotionally Disturbedis often viewed alongside schools like Autistic by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% NJ state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NJ state average).
What is the graduation rate of Emotionally Disturbed?
The graduation rate of Emotionally Disturbed is 40-59%, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 86%.
How many students attend Emotionally Disturbed?
96 students attend Emotionally Disturbed.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
41% of Emotionally Disturbed students are White, 28% of students are Hispanic, 25% of students are Black, 3% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Emotionally Disturbed?
Emotionally Disturbed has a student ration of 5:1, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Emotionally Disturbed offer ?
Emotionally Disturbed offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12
What school district is Emotionally Disturbed part of?
Emotionally Disturbed is part of Bergen County Special Services School District.
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