Glenwood School

325 Taylor Road South
Short Hills, NJ 07078
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Rating
10/
10
Top 1%
Glenwood School serves 357 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 5%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 80-84% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 26%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80-84% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 47%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 59% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-4
  • Enrollment: 357 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 67%
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Top 1% in NJ
  • Math Proficiency
    : 80-84% (Top 1%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 80-84% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Glenwood School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:

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School Overview

Glenwood School's student population of 357 students has declined by 24% over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has declined by 24% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-4
Total Students
357 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
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School Rankings

Glenwood School is ranked within the top 1% of all 2,183 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Glenwood School is 0.61, 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 2020-2021 School Year Data
This School
State Level (NJ)
Overall Testing Rank
#14 out of 2183 schools
(Top 1%)
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
26%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
47%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
11:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
53%
10%
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Hispanic
4%
31%
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Black
2%
15%
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White
33%
41%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
3%
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All Ethnic Groups
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Diversity Score
0.61
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Eligible for Free Lunch
1%
32%
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Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Glenwood School's ranking?
Glenwood School is ranked #14 out of 2,183 schools, which ranks it among the top 1% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are Glenwood School often compared to?
Glenwood Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Hartshorn School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
80-84% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 26% NJ state average), while 80-84% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NJ state average).
How many students attend Glenwood School?
357 students attend Glenwood School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of Glenwood School students are Asian, 33% of students are White, 8% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Glenwood School?
Glenwood School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Glenwood School offer ?
Glenwood School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-4
What school district is Glenwood School part of?
Glenwood School is part of Millburn Township School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-4
  • Enrollment: 357 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 67%
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Top 1%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 80-84% (Top 1%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 80-84% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

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