Top Rankings
Bergenfield Borough School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 3,621 students in Bergenfield Borough School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
Public Schools in Bergenfield Borough School District have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the New Jersey public school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Jersey public school average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
This State (NJ)
# Schools
7 Schools
2,557 Schools
# Students
3,621 Students
1,339,860 Students
# Teachers
281 Teachers
115,689 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
District Rank
Bergenfield Borough School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 646 school districts in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 93% has decreased from 96% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#317 out of 648 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
26%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
47%
Graduation Rate
93%
88%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.63
0.71
# American Indian Students
5 Students
2,422 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
836 Students
138,661 Students
% Asian Students
23%
10%
# Hispanic Students
2,012 Students
423,348 Students
% Hispanic Students
56%
32%
# Black Students
276 Students
196,542 Students
% Black Students
8%
15%
# White Students
374 Students
536,279 Students
% White Students
10%
40%
# Hawaiian Students
20 Students
2,962 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
95 Students
37,132 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
3%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
72
43,886
# Students in K Grade:
202
86,189
# Students in 1st Grade:
205
88,385
# Students in 2nd Grade:
244
90,397
# Students in 3rd Grade:
229
91,186
# Students in 4th Grade:
226
92,179
# Students in 5th Grade:
232
93,667
# Students in 6th Grade:
283
95,200
# Students in 7th Grade:
283
98,764
# Students in 8th Grade:
265
100,169
# Students in 9th Grade:
285
107,364
# Students in 10th Grade:
305
100,102
# Students in 11th Grade:
289
98,448
# Students in 12th Grade:
298
98,516
# Ungraded Students:
203
55,408
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $25,472 in this school district is less than the state median of $27,348. The school district revenue/student has grown by 17% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $24,478 is less than the state median of $26,228. The school district spending/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$92 MM
$36,642 MM
Spending
$89 MM
$35,142 MM
Revenue / Student
$25,472
$27,348
Spending / Student
$24,478
$26,228
Best Bergenfield Borough School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Jefferson Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
200 Hickory Avenue
Bergenfield, NJ 07621
(201) 385-8804
Bergenfield, NJ 07621
(201) 385-8804
Grades: K-5
| 266 students
Rank: #22.
Bergenfield High School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
80 S Prospect Ave
Bergenfield, NJ 07621
(201) 385-8600
Bergenfield, NJ 07621
(201) 385-8600
Grades: 9-12
| 1,220 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Lincoln Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
115 Highview Avenue
Bergenfield, NJ 07621
(201) 385-8759
Bergenfield, NJ 07621
(201) 385-8759
Grades: PK-5
| 403 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Roy W. Brown Middle School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
130 S Washington Ave
Bergenfield, NJ 07621
(201) 385-8847
Bergenfield, NJ 07621
(201) 385-8847
Grades: 6-8
| 854 students
Rank: #55.
Franklin Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2 N Franklin Avenue
Bergenfield, NJ 07621
(201) 385-8581
Bergenfield, NJ 07621
(201) 385-8581
Grades: PK-5
| 357 students
Rank: #66.
Washington Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
49 S Summit Street
Bergenfield, NJ 07621
(201) 385-8771
Bergenfield, NJ 07621
(201) 385-8771
Grades: K-5
| 259 students
Rank: #77.
Hoover Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
273 Murray Hill Terrace
Bergenfield, NJ 07621
(201) 385-8582
Bergenfield, NJ 07621
(201) 385-8582
Grades: PK-5
| 262 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Bergenfield Borough School District?
Bergenfield Borough School District manages 7 public schools serving 3,621 students.
What is the rank of Bergenfield Borough School District?
Bergenfield Borough School District is ranked #320 out of 646 school districts in New Jersey (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of New Jersey school districts for: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Bergenfield Borough School District?
56% of Bergenfield Borough School District students are Hispanic, 23% of students are Asian, 10% of students are White, 8% of students are Black, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Bergenfield Borough School District?
Bergenfield Borough School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 12:1.
What is Bergenfield Borough School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $24,478 is less than the state median of $26,228. The school district spending/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
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