Top Rankings
River Dell Regional 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%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 1%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 1,598 students in River Dell Regional 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 River Dell Regional School District have an average math proficiency score of 64% (versus the New Jersey public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 76% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less 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
1,598 Students
1,354,693 Students
# Teachers
136 Teachers
116,293 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
River Dell Regional 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.
The school district's graduation rate of 98% has increased from 96% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#66 out of 648 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
64%
38%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
76%
49%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
23%
Graduation Rate
98%
90.5%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 13-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)6%
16.7%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.61
0.72
Showing 2014–2023. View full 36-year historical data
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
30%
11%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 36-year historical data
% Hispanic
12%
35%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 36-year historical data
% Black
1%
14%
Showing 2012–2023. View full 35-year historical data
% White
54%
37%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 36-year historical data
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $30,632 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 $30,339 is less than the state median of $31,024. The school district spending/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$49 MM
$42,853 MM
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Spending
$49 MM
$42,028 MM
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Revenue / Student
$30,632
$31,633
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Spending / Student
$30,339
$31,024
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Best River Dell Regional School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
River Dell Middle School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
230 Woodland Avenue
River Edge, NJ 07661
(201) 599-7246
River Edge, NJ 07661
(201) 599-7246
Gr: 7-8 | 573 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #22.
River Dell Regional High School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
55 Pyle Street
Oradell, NJ 07649
(201) 599-7240
Oradell, NJ 07649
(201) 599-7240
Gr: 9-12 | 1,025 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to River Dell Regional School District?
River Dell Regional School District manages 2 public schools serving 1,598 students.
What is the rank of River Dell Regional School District?
River Dell Regional School District is ranked #65 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 math proficiency (Top 20%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%), Highest science proficiency (Top 20%) and Highest graduation rate (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in River Dell Regional School District?
54% of River Dell Regional School District students are White, 30% of students are Asian, 12% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of River Dell Regional School District?
River Dell Regional School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is equal to the New Jersey state average of 12:1.
What is River Dell Regional School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $30,339 is less than the state median of $31,024. The school district spending/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
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