Glen Ridge Public School District

12 High Street
Glen Ridge, NJ 07028
(District boundaries shown in map)
10/
10
Top 10%

Top Rankings

Glen Ridge Public School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in New Jersey for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,821 students in Glen Ridge Public School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 10% of public schools in New Jersey.
Public Schools in Glen Ridge Public School District have an average math proficiency score of 56% (versus the New Jersey public school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 71% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public school average of 60% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
This State (NJ)
# Schools
5 Schools
2,557 Schools
# Students
1,821 Students
1,339,860 Students
# Teachers
154 Teachers
115,689 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1

District Rank

Glen Ridge Public School District, which is ranked within the top 10% 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.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
State Average (NJ)
#45 out of 648 school districts
(Top 10%)
This chart display the overall district rank of Glen Ridge Public   School District, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
56%
26%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Glen Ridge Public   School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of NJ by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
71%
47%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Glen Ridge Public   School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of NJ by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
≥95%
88%
This chart display public school graduation rate of Glen Ridge Public   School District and public school graduation rate of NJ by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.44
0.71
# American Indian Students
3 Students
2,422 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
165 Students
138,661 Students
% Asian Students
9%
10%
# Hispanic Students
127 Students
423,348 Students
% Hispanic Students
7%
32%
# Black Students
65 Students
196,542 Students
% Black Students
4%
15%
# White Students
1,353 Students
536,279 Students
% White Students
74%
40%
# Hawaiian Students
14 Students
2,962 Students
% Hawaiian Students
1%
n/a
# Two or more races Students
94 Students
37,132 Students
% of Two or more races Students
5%
3%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
64
43,886
# Students in K Grade:
131
86,189
# Students in 1st Grade:
133
88,385
# Students in 2nd Grade:
140
90,397
# Students in 3rd Grade:
120
91,186
# Students in 4th Grade:
134
92,179
# Students in 5th Grade:
133
93,667
# Students in 6th Grade:
139
95,200
# Students in 7th Grade:
139
98,764
# Students in 8th Grade:
150
100,169
# Students in 9th Grade:
120
107,364
# Students in 10th Grade:
143
100,102
# Students in 11th Grade:
134
98,448
# Students in 12th Grade:
141
98,516
# Ungraded Students:
-
55,408

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $23,742 in this school district is less than the state median of $27,348. The school district revenue/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $22,964 is less than the state median of $26,228. The school district spending/student has declined by 8% over four school years.
This School District
This State (NJ)
Total Revenue
$43 MM
$36,642 MM
This chart display total revenue of Glen Ridge Public   School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in NJ by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$42 MM
$35,142 MM
This chart display total spending of Glen Ridge Public   School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in NJ by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$23,742
$27,348
This chart display average revenue per public school student in Glen Ridge Public   School District and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in NJ by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$22,964
$26,228
This chart display average spending per public school student in Glen Ridge Public   School District and average spending per public school student of all school districts in NJ by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best Glen Ridge Public School District Public Schools (2024)

School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Glen Ridge High School
Math: 57% | Reading: 77%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
200 Ridgewood Ave
Glen Ridge, NJ 07028
(973) 429-8303
Grades: 7-12
| 827 students
Rank: #22.
Ridgewood Avenue School
Math: 55% | Reading: 66%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
235 Ridgewood Ave
Glen Ridge, NJ 07028
(973) 429-8306
Grades: 3-6
| 526 students
Rank: n/an/a
Central School
180 Hillside Ave
Glen Ridge, NJ 07028
(973) 429-8301
Grades: PK-2
| 104 students
Rank: n/an/a
Forest Avenue School
287 Forest Ave
Glen Ridge, NJ 07028
(973) 429-8308
Grades: PK-2
| 188 students
Rank: n/an/a
Linden Avenue School
205 Linden Ave
Glen Ridge, NJ 07028
(973) 429-8301
Grades: PK-2
| 176 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Glen Ridge Public School District?
Glen Ridge Public School District manages 5 public schools serving 1,821 students.
What is the rank of Glen Ridge Public School District?
Glen Ridge Public School District is ranked #48 out of 646 school districts in New Jersey (top 10%) 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 10%), Highest math proficiency (Top 10%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%) and Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Glen Ridge Public School District?
74% of Glen Ridge Public School District students are White, 9% of students are Asian, 7% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Glen Ridge Public School District?
Glen Ridge Public School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is equal to the New Jersey state average of 12:1.
What is Glen Ridge Public School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $22,964 is less than the state median of $26,228. The school district spending/student has declined by 8% over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • District size: 5 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 1,821 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 26%
  • : ≥95% (Top 20% in NJ)
  • : Top 10%
  • : 56% (Top 10%)
  • : 71% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

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