Top Rankings
Hackensack School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 5,332 students in Hackensack School District. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
Public Schools in Hackensack School District have an average math proficiency score of 11% (versus the New Jersey public school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Jersey public school average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (NJ)
# Schools
6 Schools
2,557 Schools
# Students
5,332 Students
1,339,860 Students
# Teachers
416 Teachers
115,689 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
District Rank
Hackensack School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% 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 90% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#544 out of 648 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
11%
26%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
47%
Graduation Rate
90%
88%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.53
0.71
# American Indian Students
13 Students
2,422 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
253 Students
138,661 Students
% Asian Students
5%
10%
# Hispanic Students
3,476 Students
423,348 Students
% Hispanic Students
65%
32%
# Black Students
1,062 Students
196,542 Students
% Black Students
20%
15%
# White Students
464 Students
536,279 Students
% White Students
9%
40%
# Hawaiian Students
13 Students
2,962 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
49 Students
37,132 Students
% of Two or more races Students
1%
3%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
160
43,886
# Students in K Grade:
334
86,189
# Students in 1st Grade:
306
88,385
# Students in 2nd Grade:
297
90,397
# Students in 3rd Grade:
336
91,186
# Students in 4th Grade:
326
92,179
# Students in 5th Grade:
278
93,667
# Students in 6th Grade:
342
95,200
# Students in 7th Grade:
365
98,764
# Students in 8th Grade:
362
100,169
# Students in 9th Grade:
436
107,364
# Students in 10th Grade:
385
100,102
# Students in 11th Grade:
463
98,448
# Students in 12th Grade:
511
98,516
# Ungraded Students:
431
55,408
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $28,496 is higher than the state median of $27,348. The school district revenue/student has grown by 13% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $27,819 is higher than the state median of $26,228. The school district spending/student has grown by 14% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$152 MM
$36,642 MM
Spending
$148 MM
$35,142 MM
Revenue / Student
$28,496
$27,348
Spending / Student
$27,819
$26,228
Best Hackensack School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Hackensack High School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
First & Beech Streets
Hackensack, NJ 07601
(201) 646-7900
Hackensack, NJ 07601
(201) 646-7900
Grades: 9-12
| 1,852 students
Rank: #22.
Nellie K. Parker
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
261 Maple Hill Dr
Hackensack, NJ 07601
(201) 646-8020
Hackensack, NJ 07601
(201) 646-8020
Grades: PK-4
| 527 students
Rank: #33.
Fanny Meyer Hillers
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
56 Longview Avenue
Hackensack, NJ 07601
(201) 646-7870
Hackensack, NJ 07601
(201) 646-7870
Grades: PK-4
| 473 students
Rank: #44.
Fairmount
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
105 Grand Avenue
Hackensack, NJ 07601
(201) 646-7890
Hackensack, NJ 07601
(201) 646-7890
Grades: PK-4
| 598 students
Rank: #55.
Hackensack Middle School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
360 Union Street
Hackensack, NJ 07601
(201) 646-7842
Hackensack, NJ 07601
(201) 646-7842
Grades: 5-8
| 1,447 students
Rank: #66.
Jackson Avenue
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
421 Jackson Ave
Hackensack, NJ 07601
(201) 646-7990
Hackensack, NJ 07601
(201) 646-7990
Grades: PK-4
| 435 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Hackensack School District?
Hackensack School District manages 6 public schools serving 5,332 students.
What is the rank of Hackensack School District?
Hackensack School District is ranked #538 out of 646 school districts in New Jersey (bottom 50%) 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: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Hackensack School District?
65% of Hackensack School District students are Hispanic, 20% of students are Black, 9% of students are White, 5% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Hackensack School District?
Hackensack School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 12:1.
What is Hackensack School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $27,819 is higher than the state median of $26,228. The school district spending/student has grown by 14% over four school years.
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