Top Rankings
Cedar Grove Township School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,585 students in Cedar Grove Township School District. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
Public Schools in Cedar Grove Township School District have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the New Jersey public school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public school average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (NJ)
# Schools
4 Schools
2,557 Schools
# Students
1,585 Students
1,339,860 Students
# Teachers
150 Teachers
115,689 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
District Rank
Cedar Grove Township 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 95% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#260 out of 648 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
26%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
47%
Graduation Rate
≥95%
88%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.37
0.71
# American Indian Students
5 Students
2,422 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
88 Students
138,661 Students
% Asian Students
6%
10%
# Hispanic Students
160 Students
423,348 Students
% Hispanic Students
10%
32%
# Black Students
37 Students
196,542 Students
% Black Students
2%
15%
# White Students
1,252 Students
536,279 Students
% White Students
79%
40%
# Hawaiian Students
25 Students
2,962 Students
% Hawaiian Students
2%
n/a
# Two or more races Students
18 Students
37,132 Students
% of Two or more races Students
1%
3%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
30
43,886
# Students in K Grade:
120
86,189
# Students in 1st Grade:
126
88,385
# Students in 2nd Grade:
140
90,397
# Students in 3rd Grade:
113
91,186
# Students in 4th Grade:
95
92,179
# Students in 5th Grade:
120
93,667
# Students in 6th Grade:
87
95,200
# Students in 7th Grade:
131
98,764
# Students in 8th Grade:
131
100,169
# Students in 9th Grade:
109
107,364
# Students in 10th Grade:
125
100,102
# Students in 11th Grade:
116
98,448
# Students in 12th Grade:
133
98,516
# Ungraded Students:
9
55,408
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $25,291 in this school district is less than the state median of $27,348. The school district revenue/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $23,630 is less than the state median of $26,228. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$40 MM
$36,642 MM
Spending
$38 MM
$35,142 MM
Revenue / Student
$25,291
$27,348
Spending / Student
$23,630
$26,228
Best Cedar Grove Township School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Cedar Grove High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
90 Rugby Road
Cedar Grove, NJ 07009
(973) 239-6400
Cedar Grove, NJ 07009
(973) 239-6400
Grades: 9-12
| 488 students
Rank: #22.
Memorial Middle School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
500 Ridge Road
Cedar Grove, NJ 07009
(973) 239-2646
Cedar Grove, NJ 07009
(973) 239-2646
Grades: 5-8
| 471 students
Rank: #33.
North End Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
122 Stevens Avenue
Cedar Grove, NJ 07009
(973) 256-1454
Cedar Grove, NJ 07009
(973) 256-1454
Grades: PK-4
| 290 students
Rank: #44.
South End Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
116 Harper Terrace
Cedar Grove, NJ 07009
(973) 239-2116
Cedar Grove, NJ 07009
(973) 239-2116
Grades: PK-4
| 336 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Cedar Grove Township School District?
Cedar Grove Township School District manages 4 public schools serving 1,585 students.
What is the rank of Cedar Grove Township School District?
Cedar Grove Township School District is ranked #252 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: Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Cedar Grove Township School District?
79% of Cedar Grove Township School District students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Black, 2% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Cedar Grove Township School District?
Cedar Grove Township School District has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 12:1.
What is Cedar Grove Township School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $23,630 is less than the state median of $26,228. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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