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Essex County Schools Of Technology ranks among the top 20% of public school district in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 2,045 students in Essex County Schools Of Technology. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
Public Schools in Essex County Schools Of Technology have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the New Jersey public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 61% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Jersey public school average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (NJ)
# Schools
3 Schools
2,569 Schools
# Students
2,045 Students
1,360,135 Students
# Teachers
182 Teachers
116,529 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Essex County Schools Of Technology, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 645 school districts in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 97% has increased from 95% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#337 out of 648 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
61%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
17%
23%
Graduation Rate
97%
85%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.53
0.72
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
11%
% Hispanic
53%
34%
% Black
44%
14%
% White
1%
38%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $35,217 is higher than the state median of $26,940. The school district revenue/student has grown by 19% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $33,843 is higher than the state median of $25,837. The school district spending/student has declined by 10% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$72 MM
$36,642 MM
Spending
$69 MM
$35,142 MM
Revenue / Student
$35,217
$26,940
Spending / Student
$33,843
$25,837
Best Essex County Schools Of Technology Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Essex County Donald M. Payne Sr. School Of Technology
Vocational School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
498-544 West Market St
Newark, NJ 07107
(973) 412-2203
Newark, NJ 07107
(973) 412-2203
Gr: 9-12 | 1,148 student Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #22.
Essex County Newark Technical
Vocational School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
91 West Market St
Newark, NJ 07103
(973) 412-2204
Newark, NJ 07103
(973) 412-2204
Gr: 9-12 | 548 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #33.
Essex County West Caldwell Technical
Vocational School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
620 Passaic Ave
Caldwell, NJ 07006
(973) 412-2205
Caldwell, NJ 07006
(973) 412-2205
Gr: 9-12 | 349 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Essex County Schools Of Technology?
Essex County Schools Of Technology manages 3 public schools serving 2,045 students.
What is the rank of Essex County Schools Of Technology?
Essex County Schools Of Technology is ranked #339 out of 645 school districts in New Jersey (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of New Jersey school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
What is the racial composition of students in Essex County Schools Of Technology?
53% of Essex County Schools Of Technology students are Hispanic, 44% of students are Black, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Essex County Schools Of Technology?
Essex County Schools Of Technology has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 12:1.
What is Essex County Schools Of Technology's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $33,843 is higher than the state median of $25,837. The school district spending/student has declined by 10% over four school years.
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