Top Rankings
New Milford Public School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 2,058 students in New Milford Public School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
Public Schools in New Milford Public School District have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the New Jersey public school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority 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
4 Schools
2,557 Schools
# Students
2,058 Students
1,339,860 Students
# Teachers
160 Teachers
115,689 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
District Rank
New Milford Public School District, which is ranked within the top 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 95% has increased from 90-94% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#286 out of 648 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
26%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
47%
Graduation Rate
≥95%
88%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.72
0.71
# American Indian Students
n/a
2,422 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
306 Students
138,661 Students
% Asian Students
15%
10%
# Hispanic Students
619 Students
423,348 Students
% Hispanic Students
30%
32%
# Black Students
139 Students
196,542 Students
% Black Students
7%
15%
# White Students
835 Students
536,279 Students
% White Students
40%
40%
# Hawaiian Students
81 Students
2,962 Students
% Hawaiian Students
4%
n/a
# Two or more races Students
78 Students
37,132 Students
% of Two or more races Students
4%
3%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
18
43,886
# Students in K Grade:
139
86,189
# Students in 1st Grade:
156
88,385
# Students in 2nd Grade:
152
90,397
# Students in 3rd Grade:
167
91,186
# Students in 4th Grade:
137
92,179
# Students in 5th Grade:
141
93,667
# Students in 6th Grade:
143
95,200
# Students in 7th Grade:
152
98,764
# Students in 8th Grade:
148
100,169
# Students in 9th Grade:
149
107,364
# Students in 10th Grade:
135
100,102
# Students in 11th Grade:
138
98,448
# Students in 12th Grade:
161
98,516
# Ungraded Students:
122
55,408
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $23,585 in this school district is less than the state median of $27,348. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $22,288 is less than the state median of $26,228. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$49 MM
$36,642 MM
Spending
$46 MM
$35,142 MM
Revenue / Student
$23,585
$27,348
Spending / Student
$22,288
$26,228
Best New Milford Public School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
David E. Owens Middle School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
470 Marion Avenue
New Milford, NJ 07646
(201) 265-8661
New Milford, NJ 07646
(201) 265-8661
Grades: 6-8
| 517 students
Rank: #22.
Bertrand F. Gibbs Elementary School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
195 Sutton Place
New Milford, NJ 07646
(201) 261-0939
New Milford, NJ 07646
(201) 261-0939
Grades: K-5
| 479 students
Rank: #33.
New Milford High School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
330 River Road
New Milford, NJ 07646
(201) 262-0172
New Milford, NJ 07646
(201) 262-0172
Grades: 9-12
| 611 students
Rank: #44.
Berkley Street School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
812 Berkley Street
New Milford, NJ 07646
(201) 262-0191
New Milford, NJ 07646
(201) 262-0191
Grades: K-5
| 451 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to New Milford Public School District?
New Milford Public School District manages 4 public schools serving 2,058 students.
What is the rank of New Milford Public School District?
New Milford Public School District is ranked #286 out of 646 school districts in New Jersey (top 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: Highest graduation rate (Top 20%) and Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in New Milford Public School District?
40% of New Milford Public School District students are White, 30% of students are Hispanic, 15% of students are Asian, 7% of students are Black, 4% of students are Hawaiian, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of New Milford Public School District?
New Milford Public School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 12:1.
What is New Milford Public School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $22,288 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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