Essex County West Caldwell Tech

620 Passaic Ave
Caldwell, NJ 07006
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 358 students in grades 9-12, Essex County West Caldwell Tech ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 26%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Vocational school
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 358 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 96%
  • : 90-94% (Top 50% in NJ)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

School Overview

Essex County West Caldwell Tech's student population of 358 students has grown by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 37 teachers has grown by 48% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
358 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
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School Rankings

Essex County West Caldwell Tech ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,183 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Essex County West Caldwell Tech is 0.54, 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.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (NJ)
#1445 out of 2183 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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20-24%
26%
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30-34%
47%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
10%
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Hispanic
55%
32%
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Black
40%
15%
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White
4%
40%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.54
This chart display the diversity score of Essex County West Caldwell Tech and the public school average diversity score of New Jersey by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
90-94%
88%
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
54%
30%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
4%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Essex County West Caldwell Tech's ranking?
Essex County West Caldwell Tech is ranked #1445 out of 2,183 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 26% NJ state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NJ state average).
What is the graduation rate of Essex County West Caldwell Tech?
The graduation rate of Essex County West Caldwell Tech is 90-94%, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 88%.
How many students attend Essex County West Caldwell Tech?
358 students attend Essex County West Caldwell Tech.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of Essex County West Caldwell Tech students are Hispanic, 40% of students are Black, 4% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Essex County West Caldwell Tech?
Essex County West Caldwell Tech has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Essex County West Caldwell Tech offer ?
Essex County West Caldwell Tech offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Essex County West Caldwell Tech part of?
Essex County West Caldwell Tech is part of Essex County Schools Of Technology School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Vocational school
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 358 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 96%
  • : 90-94% (Top 50%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

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