Top Rankings
Ridgefield School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,528 students in Ridgefield 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 Ridgefield School District have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the New Jersey public school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 73% 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
4 Schools
2,557 Schools
# Students
1,528 Students
1,339,860 Students
# Teachers
160 Teachers
115,689 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1
District Rank
Ridgefield 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 90-94% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#296 out of 648 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
26%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
47%
Graduation Rate
90-94%
88%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.67
0.71
# American Indian Students
1 Student
2,422 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
339 Students
138,661 Students
% Asian Students
22%
10%
# Hispanic Students
712 Students
423,348 Students
% Hispanic Students
47%
32%
# Black Students
46 Students
196,542 Students
% Black Students
3%
15%
# White Students
411 Students
536,279 Students
% White Students
27%
40%
# Hawaiian Students
3 Students
2,962 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
15 Students
37,132 Students
% of Two or more races Students
1%
3%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
19
43,886
# Students in K Grade:
78
86,189
# Students in 1st Grade:
101
88,385
# Students in 2nd Grade:
77
90,397
# Students in 3rd Grade:
102
91,186
# Students in 4th Grade:
100
92,179
# Students in 5th Grade:
89
93,667
# Students in 6th Grade:
100
95,200
# Students in 7th Grade:
105
98,764
# Students in 8th Grade:
131
100,169
# Students in 9th Grade:
108
107,364
# Students in 10th Grade:
120
100,102
# Students in 11th Grade:
98
98,448
# Students in 12th Grade:
101
98,516
# Ungraded Students:
199
55,408
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $31,425 is higher than the state median of $27,348. The school district revenue/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $30,024 is higher than the state median of $26,228. The school district spending/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$48 MM
$36,642 MM
Spending
$46 MM
$35,142 MM
Revenue / Student
$31,425
$27,348
Spending / Student
$30,024
$26,228
Best Ridgefield School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Ridgefield Memorial High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
555 Walnut St
Ridgefield, NJ 07657
(201) 945-4455
Ridgefield, NJ 07657
(201) 945-4455
Grades: 9-12
| 489 students
Rank: #22.
Slocum Skewes School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
650 Prospect Ave
Ridgefield, NJ 07657
(201) 943-4299
Ridgefield, NJ 07657
(201) 943-4299
Grades: 2-9
| 687 students
Rank: n/an/a
635 Bergen Blvd
Ridgefield, NJ 07657
(201) 943-1861
Ridgefield, NJ 07657
(201) 943-1861
Grades: K-4
| 192 students
Rank: n/an/a
455 Shaler Boulevard
Ridgefield, NJ 07657
(201) 313-2476
Ridgefield, NJ 07657
(201) 313-2476
Grades: PK-4
| 160 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Ridgefield School District?
Ridgefield School District manages 4 public schools serving 1,528 students.
What is the rank of Ridgefield School District?
Ridgefield School District is ranked #287 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: Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Ridgefield School District?
47% of Ridgefield School District students are Hispanic, 27% of students are White, 22% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Ridgefield School District?
Ridgefield School District has a student/teacher ratio of 10:1, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 12:1.
What is Ridgefield School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $30,024 is higher than the state median of $26,228. The school district spending/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
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