Glenwood School
Glenwood School serves 367 students in grades Kindergarten-4.
Glenwood School placed in the top 1% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 1%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 90-94% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 42%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥95% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 55%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 56% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Top Placements
Glenwood School places among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
- Category Attribute
- Overall Rank Highest overall rank (Top 1%)
- Math Proficiency Highest math proficiency (Top 1%)
- Reading/Language Arts Proficiency Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 1%)
School Overview
Glenwood School's student population of 367 students has declined by 19% over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has declined by 9% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-4 |
| Total Students | 367 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 29 teachers |
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School Comparison
Glenwood School is ranked within the top 1% of all 2,239 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Glenwood School is 0.60, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (NJ) |
Overall Testing Rank | #11 out of 2239 schools (Top 1%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 90-94% | 42% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | ≥95% | 55% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 13:1 | 12:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | 48% | 10% |
| Hispanic | 5% | 29% |
| Black | n/a | 15% |
| White | 41% | 44% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 6% | 2% |
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Diversity Score | 0.60 | 0.70 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 1% | 33% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Millburn Township School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, NJ Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Glenwood School is Millburn High School (0.9 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Millburn Middle School (1.1 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Hartshorn School (0.7 miles away)
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- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Short Hills Hartshorn School Math: 85-89% | Reading: 85-89%Rank:10/Top 5% Grades: K-4 | 423 students10
0.7 miles
400 Hartshorn Drive
Short Hills, NJ 07078
(973) 379-7550 0.7 K-4 423 - Millburn Millburn High School Math: 73% | Reading: 81%Rank:9/Top 20% Grades: 9-12 | 1,421 student10
0.9 miles
462 Millburn Ave
Millburn, NJ 07041
(973) 564-7130 0.9 9-12 1,421 - Millburn Millburn Middle School Math: 80% | Reading: 86%Rank:10/Top 5% Grades: 6-8 | 1,137 student10
1.1 miles
25 Old Short Hills Rd
Millburn, NJ 07041
(973) 379-2600 1.1 6-8 1,137 - Millburn Washington School Math: 84% | Reading: 86%Rank:10/Top 5% Grades: 510
1.2 miles
71 Spring Street
Millburn, NJ 07041
(973) 376-3600 1.2 5 n/a - Springfield James Caldwell Elementary School Math: 69% | Reading: 73%Rank:9/Top 20% Grades: 3-5 | 265 students10
1.4 miles
36 Caldwell Place
Springfield, NJ 07081
(973) 376-1025 1.4 3-5 265
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