Top Rankings
Maywood School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 976 students in Maywood 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 Maywood School District have an average math proficiency score of 56% (versus the New Jersey public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 70% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Jersey public school average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (NJ)
# Schools
2 Schools
2,554 Schools
# Students
976 Students
1,354,693 Students
# Teachers
81 Teachers
116,293 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Maywood School District, which is ranked within the top 20% of all 642 school districts in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
Overall District Rank
#129 out of 648 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
38%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70%
49%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
23%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)7.6%
16.7%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.70
0.72
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
16%
11%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Hispanic
43%
35%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
6%
14%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% White
31%
37%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $29,319 in this school district is less than the state median of $31,633. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $29,678 is less than the state median of $31,024. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$29 MM
$42,853 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending
$29 MM
$42,028 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student
$29,319
$31,633
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$29,678
$31,024
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Best Maywood School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Maywood Avenue School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
452 Maywood Ave
Maywood, NJ 07607
(201) 845-9114
Maywood, NJ 07607
(201) 845-9114
Gr: 4-8 | 561 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #22.
Memorial School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
764 Grant Ave
Maywood, NJ 07607
(201) 845-9113
Maywood, NJ 07607
(201) 845-9113
Gr: PK-3 | 415 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Maywood School District?
Maywood School District manages 2 public schools serving 976 students.
What is the rank of Maywood School District?
Maywood School District is ranked #127 out of 642 school districts in New Jersey (top 20%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of New Jersey school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 20%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%) and Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Maywood School District?
43% of Maywood School District students are Hispanic, 31% of students are White, 16% of students are Asian, 6% of students are Black, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Maywood School District?
Maywood School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is equal to the New Jersey state average of 12:1.
What is Maywood School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $29,678 is less than the state median of $31,024. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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