Serving 527 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Northvale Public School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 34% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 26%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55% (which is higher 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 53% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 527 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 53%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in NJ
- Math Proficiency: 34% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
School Overview
Northvale Public School's student population of 527 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 52 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
527 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
52 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Northvale Public School ranks within the top 50% of all 2,183 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Northvale Public School is 0.65, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#698 out of 2183 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
26%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
33%
10%
Hispanic
16%
32%
Black
1%
15%
White
47%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
1%
30%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (08-09)
2%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Northvale Public School's ranking?
Northvale Public School is ranked #698 out of 2,183 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are Northvale Public School often compared to?
Northvale Public Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Harrington Park School, Norwood Public School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 26% NJ state average), while 55% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NJ state average).
How many students attend Northvale Public School?
527 students attend Northvale Public School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of Northvale Public School students are White, 33% of students are Asian, 16% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Northvale Public School?
Northvale Public School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Northvale Public School offer ?
Northvale Public School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Northvale Public School part of?
Northvale Public School is part of Northvale Public School District.
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