Top Rankings
Fort Lee School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 4,030 students in Fort Lee School District. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey.
Public Schools in Fort Lee School District have an average math proficiency score of 46% (versus the New Jersey public school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 64% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Asian), 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
6 Schools
2,557 Schools
# Students
4,030 Students
1,339,860 Students
# Teachers
332 Teachers
115,689 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
District Rank
Fort Lee School District, which is ranked within the top 20% 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 97% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#90 out of 648 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
26%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
63%
47%
Graduation Rate
97%
88%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.68
0.71
# American Indian Students
7 Students
2,422 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
1,884 Students
138,661 Students
% Asian Students
47%
10%
# Hispanic Students
810 Students
423,348 Students
% Hispanic Students
20%
32%
# Black Students
185 Students
196,542 Students
% Black Students
5%
15%
# White Students
1,024 Students
536,279 Students
% White Students
25%
40%
# Hawaiian Students
8 Students
2,962 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
112 Students
37,132 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
3%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
26
43,886
# Students in K Grade:
283
86,189
# Students in 1st Grade:
329
88,385
# Students in 2nd Grade:
309
90,397
# Students in 3rd Grade:
295
91,186
# Students in 4th Grade:
289
92,179
# Students in 5th Grade:
266
93,667
# Students in 6th Grade:
291
95,200
# Students in 7th Grade:
299
98,764
# Students in 8th Grade:
328
100,169
# Students in 9th Grade:
284
107,364
# Students in 10th Grade:
272
100,102
# Students in 11th Grade:
273
98,448
# Students in 12th Grade:
312
98,516
# Ungraded Students:
174
55,408
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $23,708 in this school district is less than the state median of $27,348. The school district revenue/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $21,036 is less than the state median of $26,228. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$96 MM
$36,642 MM
Spending
$85 MM
$35,142 MM
Revenue / Student
$23,708
$27,348
Spending / Student
$21,036
$26,228
Best Fort Lee School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
School No. 1
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
250 Hoym Street
Fort Lee, NJ 07024
(201) 585-4620
Fort Lee, NJ 07024
(201) 585-4620
Grades: K-4
| 535 students
Rank: #22.
School No. 3
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2405 Second Street
Fort Lee, NJ 07024
(201) 585-4640
Fort Lee, NJ 07024
(201) 585-4640
Grades: PK-4
| 386 students
Rank: #33.
School No. 4
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1193 Anderson Ave
Fort Lee, NJ 07024
(201) 585-4650
Fort Lee, NJ 07024
(201) 585-4650
Grades: K-4
| 392 students
Rank: #44.
Lewis F. Cole Middle School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
467 Stillwell Avenue
Fort Lee, NJ 07024
(201) 585-4660
Fort Lee, NJ 07024
(201) 585-4660
Grades: 5-8
| 1,223 students
Rank: #55.
School No. 2
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2047 Jones Road
Fort Lee, NJ 07024
(201) 585-4630
Fort Lee, NJ 07024
(201) 585-4630
Grades: PK-4
| 341 students
Rank: #66.
Fort Lee High School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3000 Lemoine Ave
Fort Lee, NJ 07024
(201) 585-4675
Fort Lee, NJ 07024
(201) 585-4675
Grades: 9-12
| 1,153 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Fort Lee School District?
Fort Lee School District manages 6 public schools serving 4,030 students.
What is the rank of Fort Lee School District?
Fort Lee School District is ranked #92 out of 646 school districts in New Jersey (top 20%) 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 overall rank (Top 20%), Highest math proficiency (Top 20%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%), Highest graduation rate (Top 5%), Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Fort Lee School District?
47% of Fort Lee School District students are Asian, 25% of students are White, 20% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Black, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Fort Lee School District?
Fort Lee School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is equal to the New Jersey state average of 12:1.
What is Fort Lee School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $21,036 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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