Top Rankings
North Caldwell School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 693 students in North Caldwell 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 North Caldwell School District have an average math proficiency score of 48% (versus the New Jersey public school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 68% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 22% 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
2 Schools
2,557 Schools
# Students
693 Students
1,339,860 Students
# Teachers
73 Teachers
115,689 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
9:1
District Rank
North Caldwell School District, which is ranked within the top 20% of all 646 school districts in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
Overall District Rank
#65 out of 648 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
26%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
68%
47%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.38
0.71
# American Indian Students
2 Students
2,422 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
66 Students
138,661 Students
% Asian Students
10%
10%
# Hispanic Students
53 Students
423,348 Students
% Hispanic Students
8%
32%
# Black Students
17 Students
196,542 Students
% Black Students
2%
15%
# White Students
541 Students
536,279 Students
% White Students
78%
40%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
2,962 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
14 Students
37,132 Students
% of Two or more races Students
2%
3%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
22
43,886
# Students in K Grade:
85
86,189
# Students in 1st Grade:
68
88,385
# Students in 2nd Grade:
90
90,397
# Students in 3rd Grade:
102
91,186
# Students in 4th Grade:
83
92,179
# Students in 5th Grade:
109
93,667
# Students in 6th Grade:
102
95,200
# Students in 7th Grade:
-
98,764
# Students in 8th Grade:
-
100,169
# Students in 9th Grade:
-
107,364
# Students in 10th Grade:
-
100,102
# Students in 11th Grade:
-
98,448
# Students in 12th Grade:
-
98,516
# Ungraded Students:
32
55,408
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $26,234 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 $23,010 is less than the state median of $26,228. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$18 MM
$36,642 MM
Spending
$16 MM
$35,142 MM
Revenue / Student
$26,234
$27,348
Spending / Student
$23,010
$26,228
Best North Caldwell School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Grandview Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
35 Hamilton Dr East
Caldwell, NJ 07006
(973) 712-4400
Caldwell, NJ 07006
(973) 712-4400
Grades: PK-3
| 399 students
Rank: #22.
Gould/mountain Elementary School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
132 Gould Ave
Caldwell, NJ 07006
(973) 712-4400
Caldwell, NJ 07006
(973) 712-4400
Grades: 4-6
| 294 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to North Caldwell School District?
North Caldwell School District manages 2 public schools serving 693 students.
What is the rank of North Caldwell School District?
North Caldwell School District is ranked #66 out of 646 school districts in New Jersey (top 20%) 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 20%), Highest math proficiency (Top 20%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%) and Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in North Caldwell School District?
78% of North Caldwell School District students are White, 10% of students are Asian, 8% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of North Caldwell School District?
North Caldwell School District has a student/teacher ratio of 9:1, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 12:1.
What is North Caldwell School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $23,010 is less than the state median of $26,228. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
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