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North Arlington School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 1,912 students in North Arlington School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
Public Schools in North Arlington School District have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the New Jersey public school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less 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
1,912 Students
1,339,860 Students
# Teachers
157 Teachers
115,689 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
District Rank
North Arlington 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 95% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#371 out of 648 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
26%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
47%
Graduation Rate
≥95%
88%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.57
0.71
# American Indian Students
2 Students
2,422 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
78 Students
138,661 Students
% Asian Students
4%
10%
# Hispanic Students
816 Students
423,348 Students
% Hispanic Students
43%
32%
# Black Students
29 Students
196,542 Students
% Black Students
2%
15%
# White Students
956 Students
536,279 Students
% White Students
50%
40%
# Hawaiian Students
5 Students
2,962 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
26 Students
37,132 Students
% of Two or more races Students
1%
3%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
56
43,886
# Students in K Grade:
125
86,189
# Students in 1st Grade:
143
88,385
# Students in 2nd Grade:
128
90,397
# Students in 3rd Grade:
128
91,186
# Students in 4th Grade:
128
92,179
# Students in 5th Grade:
133
93,667
# Students in 6th Grade:
156
95,200
# Students in 7th Grade:
158
98,764
# Students in 8th Grade:
140
100,169
# Students in 9th Grade:
157
107,364
# Students in 10th Grade:
145
100,102
# Students in 11th Grade:
115
98,448
# Students in 12th Grade:
132
98,516
# Ungraded Students:
68
55,408
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $21,204 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 $18,585 is less than the state median of $26,228. The school district spending/student has declined by 17% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$41 MM
$36,642 MM
Spending
$36 MM
$35,142 MM
Revenue / Student
$21,204
$27,348
Spending / Student
$18,585
$26,228
Best North Arlington School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Veterans Middle School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
191 Rutherford Place
North Arlington, NJ 07031
(201) 991-6800
North Arlington, NJ 07031
(201) 991-6800
Grades: 6-8
| 458 students
Rank: #22.
North Arlington High School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
222 Ridge Road
North Arlington, NJ 07031
(201) 991-6800
North Arlington, NJ 07031
(201) 991-6800
Grades: 9-12
| 570 students
Rank: #33.
George Washington Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
175 Albert Street
North Arlington, NJ 07031
(201) 991-6800
North Arlington, NJ 07031
(201) 991-6800
Grades: PK-5
| 318 students
Rank: #44.
Thomas Jefferson Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
100 Prospect Avenue
North Arlington, NJ 07031
(201) 991-6800
North Arlington, NJ 07031
(201) 991-6800
Grades: K-5
| 168 students
Rank: #55.
Susan B. Anthony Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
45 Beech Street
North Arlington, NJ 07031
(201) 991-6800
North Arlington, NJ 07031
(201) 991-6800
Grades: PK-5
| 274 students
Rank: #66.
Franklin D Roosevelt Elementary School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
50 Webster Street
North Arlington, NJ 07031
(201) 991-6800
North Arlington, NJ 07031
(201) 991-6800
Grades: PK-5
| 124 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to North Arlington School District?
North Arlington School District manages 6 public schools serving 1,912 students.
What is the rank of North Arlington School District?
North Arlington School District is ranked #377 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: Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in North Arlington School District?
50% of North Arlington School District students are White, 43% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of North Arlington School District?
North Arlington School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is equal to the New Jersey state average of 12:1.
What is North Arlington School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $18,585 is less than the state median of $26,228. The school district spending/student has declined by 17% over four school years.
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