For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public school serving 350 students in Garwood Boro School District. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
Public School in Garwood Boro School District have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the New Jersey public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public school average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (NJ)
# Schools
1 School
2,569 Schools
# Students
350 Students
1,360,135 Students
# Teachers
30 Teachers
116,529 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Garwood Boro School District, which is ranked within the top 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.
Overall District Rank
#215 out of 648 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
57%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
23%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.42
0.72
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
11%
% Hispanic
21%
34%
% Black
2%
14%
% White
73%
38%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $31,180 is higher than the state median of $26,940. The school district revenue/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $30,409 is higher than the state median of $25,837. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$11 MM
$36,642 MM
Spending
$11 MM
$35,142 MM
Revenue / Student
$31,180
$26,940
Spending / Student
$30,409
$25,837
Best Garwood Boro School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lincoln
(Math: 50% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
400 Second Avenue
Garwood, NJ 07027
(908) 789-0331
Garwood, NJ 07027
(908) 789-0331
Gr: PK-8 | 350 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Garwood Boro School District?
Garwood Boro School District manages 1 public schools serving 350 students.
What is the rank of Garwood Boro School District?
Garwood Boro School District is ranked #215 out of 645 school districts in New Jersey (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Garwood Boro School District?
73% of Garwood Boro School District students are White, 21% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Garwood Boro School District?
Garwood Boro School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is equal to the New Jersey state average of 12:1.
What is Garwood Boro School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $30,409 is higher than the state median of $25,837. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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