For the 2024 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 519 students in Rockaway Borough 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 Rockaway Borough School District have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the New Jersey public school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (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
2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
This State (NJ)
# Schools
2 Schools
2,557 Schools
# Students
519 Students
1,339,860 Students
# Teachers
51 Teachers
115,689 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1
District Rank
Rockaway Borough 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.
Overall District Rank
#268 out of 648 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
26%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
47%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.62
0.71
# American Indian Students
n/a
2,422 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
46 Students
138,661 Students
% Asian Students
9%
10%
# Hispanic Students
184 Students
423,348 Students
% Hispanic Students
35%
32%
# Black Students
19 Students
196,542 Students
% Black Students
4%
15%
# White Students
259 Students
536,279 Students
% White Students
50%
40%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
2,962 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
10 Students
37,132 Students
% of Two or more races Students
2%
3%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
16
43,886
# Students in K Grade:
56
86,189
# Students in 1st Grade:
52
88,385
# Students in 2nd Grade:
66
90,397
# Students in 3rd Grade:
56
91,186
# Students in 4th Grade:
46
92,179
# Students in 5th Grade:
58
93,667
# Students in 6th Grade:
53
95,200
# Students in 7th Grade:
54
98,764
# Students in 8th Grade:
52
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:
10
55,408
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $25,794 in this school district is less than the state median of $27,348. The school district revenue/student has grown by 14% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $32,314 is higher than the state median of $26,228. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$13 MM
$36,642 MM
Spending
$17 MM
$35,142 MM
Revenue / Student
$25,794
$27,348
Spending / Student
$32,314
$26,228
Best Rockaway Borough School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Lincoln Elementary School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
37 Keller Avenue
Rockaway, NJ 07866
(973) 625-8602
Rockaway, NJ 07866
(973) 625-8602
Grades: PK-3
| 253 students
Rank: #22.
Thomas Jefferson Middle School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
95 East Main Street
Rockaway, NJ 07866
(973) 625-8603
Rockaway, NJ 07866
(973) 625-8603
Grades: 4-8
| 266 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Rockaway Borough School District?
Rockaway Borough School District manages 2 public schools serving 519 students.
What is the rank of Rockaway Borough School District?
Rockaway Borough School District is ranked #266 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.
What is the racial composition of students in Rockaway Borough School District?
50% of Rockaway Borough School District students are White, 35% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Rockaway Borough School District?
Rockaway Borough School District has a student/teacher ratio of 10:1, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 12:1.
What is Rockaway Borough School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $32,314 is higher than the state median of $26,228. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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