Top Rankings
River Vale Public 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 20%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,013 students in River Vale Public School District. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey.
Public Schools in River Vale Public School District have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the New Jersey public school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 67% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the New Jersey public school average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (NJ)
# Schools
3 Schools
2,557 Schools
# Students
1,013 Students
1,339,860 Students
# Teachers
98 Teachers
115,689 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1
District Rank
River Vale Public 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
#93 out of 648 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
26%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
66%
47%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.38
0.71
# American Indian Students
1 Student
2,422 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
124 Students
138,661 Students
% Asian Students
12%
10%
# Hispanic Students
60 Students
423,348 Students
% Hispanic Students
6%
32%
# Black Students
14 Students
196,542 Students
% Black Students
1%
15%
# White Students
788 Students
536,279 Students
% White Students
78%
40%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
2,962 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
25 Students
37,132 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
3%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
22
43,886
# Students in K Grade:
95
86,189
# Students in 1st Grade:
97
88,385
# Students in 2nd Grade:
104
90,397
# Students in 3rd Grade:
95
91,186
# Students in 4th Grade:
111
92,179
# Students in 5th Grade:
120
93,667
# Students in 6th Grade:
103
95,200
# Students in 7th Grade:
119
98,764
# Students in 8th Grade:
135
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:
12
55,408
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $29,057 is higher than the state median of $27,348. The school district revenue/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $27,788 is higher than the state median of $26,228. The school district spending/student has grown by 15% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$29 MM
$36,642 MM
Spending
$28 MM
$35,142 MM
Revenue / Student
$29,057
$27,348
Spending / Student
$27,788
$26,228
Best River Vale Public School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Roberge Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
617 Westwood Ave
Westwood, NJ 07675
(201) 358-4006
Westwood, NJ 07675
(201) 358-4006
Grades: PK-5
| 313 students
Rank: #22.
Holdrum Middle School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
393 Rivervale Road
Westwood, NJ 07675
(201) 358-4016
Westwood, NJ 07675
(201) 358-4016
Grades: 6-8
| 357 students
Rank: #33.
Woodside Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
801 Rivervale Rd
Westwood, NJ 07675
(201) 358-4028
Westwood, NJ 07675
(201) 358-4028
Grades: K-5
| 343 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to River Vale Public School District?
River Vale Public School District manages 3 public schools serving 1,013 students.
What is the rank of River Vale Public School District?
River Vale Public School District is ranked #84 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%) and Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in River Vale Public School District?
78% of River Vale Public School District students are White, 12% of students are Asian, 6% 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 Vale Public School District?
River Vale Public School District has a student/teacher ratio of 10:1, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 12:1.
What is River Vale Public School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $27,788 is higher than the state median of $26,228. The school district spending/student has grown by 15% over four school years.
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