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Ho-ho-kus Public School

70 Lloyd Road
Ho Ho Kus, NJ 07423

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10/

Top 10%

Tel: (201) 652-4555

www.hohokus.org

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Ho-ho-kus Public School serves 587 students in grades Prekindergarten-8.

Ho-ho-kus Public School placed in the top 10% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 69% (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 66% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 47%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.

Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 59% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: Prekindergarten-8
Enrollment: 587 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Minority Enrollment: 18%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 10% in NJ
Math Proficiency
: 69% (Top 5%)
Reading Proficiency
: 66% (Top 20%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Ho-ho-kus Public School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:

School Overview

Ho-ho-kus Public School's student population of 587 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

The teacher population of 50 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-8

Total Students

587 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

50 teachers

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Students by Grade

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School Rankings

Ho-ho-kus Public School is ranked within the top 10% 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 Ho-ho-kus Public School is 0.32, 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

#146 out of 2183 schools
(Top 10%)

This chart display the overall school rank of Ho-ho-kus Public School, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)

69%

26%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Ho-ho-kus Public School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)

66%

47%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Ho-ho-kus Public School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of New Jersey by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Student : Teacher Ratio

12:1

11:1

This chart display the student teacher ratio of Ho-ho-kus Public School and the public school average student teacher ratio of New Jersey by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

American Indian

n/a

Asian

10%

Hispanic

31%

Black

15%

White

82%

41%

This chart display the percentage of White students in Ho-ho-kus Public School and the percentage of White public school students in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

All Ethnic Groups

Diversity Score

0.32

0.71

This chart display the diversity score of Ho-ho-kus Public School and the public school average diversity score of New Jersey by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Eligible for Free Lunch

32%

School Statewide Testing

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School District Name

Ho-Ho-Kus School District

Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Ho-ho-kus Public School's ranking?

Ho-ho-kus Public School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for: Highest overall rank (Top 10%), Highest math proficiency (Top 5%) and Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%).

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 26% NJ state average), while 66% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NJ state average).

How many students attend Ho-ho-kus Public School?

587 students attend Ho-ho-kus Public School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

82% of Ho-ho-kus Public School students are White, 9% of students are Asian, 7% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Ho-ho-kus Public School?

Ho-ho-kus Public School has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.

What grades does Ho-ho-kus Public School offer ?

Ho-ho-kus Public School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8

What school district is Ho-ho-kus Public School part of?

Ho-ho-kus Public School is part of Ho-Ho-Kus School District.

School Reviews

2 2/8/2010

The academic program is not rigorous at all and students are not disciplined. The extracurricular activities are limited except for an exquisite art program. Middle school and lunchroom have updated facilities. The rest of the school has a much older classrooms.

- Posted by Student/Alumni - willr

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Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: Prekindergarten-8
Enrollment: 587 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Minority Enrollment: 18%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 10%
Math Proficiency
: 69% (Top 5%)
Reading Proficiency
: 66% (Top 20%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education