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Essex Regional Educational Services Commission School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 79 students in Essex Regional Educational Services Commission School District.
Public Schools in Essex Regional Educational Services Commission School District have a diversity score of 0.48, which is less than the New Jersey public school average of 0.72.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the New Jersey public school average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (NJ)
# Schools
3 Schools
2,573 Schools
# Students
79 Students
1,360,617 Students
# Teachers
12 Teachers
116,573 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
7:1
7:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
The school district's graduation rate of 10% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)≤20%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)≤20%
57%
Graduation Rate
(10-11)≤10%
86%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.48
0.72
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
10%
% Hispanic
33%
34%
% Black
65%
15%
% White
2%
38%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $394,215 is higher than the state median of $26,931. The school district revenue/student has declined by 11% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $396,734 is higher than the state median of $25,828. The school district spending/student has declined by 11% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$31 MM
$36,642 MM
Spending
$31 MM
$35,142 MM
Revenue / Student
$394,215
$26,931
Spending / Student
$396,734
$25,828
Best Essex Regional Educational Services Commission School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Essex Campus Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
369 Passaic Avenue
Fairfield, NJ 07004
(973) 575-0469
Fairfield, NJ 07004
(973) 575-0469
Grades: 9-12
| 50 students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Essex High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
369 Passaic Avenue
Fairfield, NJ 07004
(973) 815-1389
Fairfield, NJ 07004
(973) 815-1389
Grades: 9-12
| 8 students
Rank: n/an/a
Essex Junior Academy
Special Education School
520 Pompton Avenue
Cedar Grove, NJ 07009
(973) 239-0125
Cedar Grove, NJ 07009
(973) 239-0125
Grades: K-8
| 21 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Essex Regional Educational Services Commission School District?
Essex Regional Educational Services Commission School District manages 3 public schools serving 79 students.
What is the racial composition of students in Essex Regional Educational Services Commission School District?
65% of Essex Regional Educational Services Commission School District students are Black, 33% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are White.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Essex Regional Educational Services Commission School District?
Essex Regional Educational Services Commission School District has a student/teacher ratio of 7:1, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 12:1.
What is Essex Regional Educational Services Commission School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $396,734 is higher than the state median of $25,828. The school district spending/student has declined by 11% over four school years.
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