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Roselle Public School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 3,023 students in Roselle Public School District. This district's average testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
Public Schools in Roselle Public School District have an average math proficiency score of 12% (versus the New Jersey public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Jersey public school average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (NJ)
# Schools
7 Schools
2,573 Schools
# Students
3,023 Students
1,360,617 Students
# Teachers
248 Teachers
116,573 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Roselle Public School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 646 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 86% has decreased from 88% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#580 out of 650 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(22-23)14%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
5%
23%
Graduation Rate
(22-23)86%
85%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.56
0.72
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
10%
% Hispanic
50%
34%
% Black
45%
15%
% White
3%
38%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $23,377 in this school district is less than the state median of $26,931. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $22,497 is less than the state median of $25,828. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$71 MM
$36,642 MM
Spending
$68 MM
$35,142 MM
Revenue / Student
$23,377
$26,931
Spending / Student
$22,497
$25,828
Best Roselle Public School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Harrison Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
310 Harrison Ave
Roselle, NJ 07203
(908) 298-2052
Roselle, NJ 07203
(908) 298-2052
Grades: 1-4
| 310 students
Rank: #22.
Dr. Charles C. Polk School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1100 Warren St
Roselle, NJ 07203
(908) 298-2061
Roselle, NJ 07203
(908) 298-2061
Grades: 1-4
| 277 students
Rank: #33.
Washington Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
501 Washington Avenue
Roselle, NJ 07203
(908) 298-2072
Roselle, NJ 07203
(908) 298-2072
Grades: 1-4
| 358 students
Rank: #44.
Leonard V Moore Middle School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
720 Locust St
Roselle, NJ 07203
(908) 298-2047
Roselle, NJ 07203
(908) 298-2047
Grades: 5-6
| 457 students
Rank: #55.
Grace Wilday Junior High School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
400 Brooklawn Ave
Roselle, NJ 07203
(908) 298-2066
Roselle, NJ 07203
(908) 298-2066
Grades: 7-8
| 484 students
Rank: #66.
Abraham Clark High School
(Math: 2% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
122 East 6th Ave
Roselle, NJ 07203
(908) 298-2000
Roselle, NJ 07203
(908) 298-2000
Grades: 9-12
| 918 students
Rank: n/an/a
150 East 3rd Avenue
Roselle, NJ 07203
(908) 298-2040
Roselle, NJ 07203
(908) 298-2040
Grades: K
| 219 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Roselle Public School District?
Roselle Public School District manages 7 public schools serving 3,023 students.
What is the rank of Roselle Public School District?
Roselle Public School District is ranked #587 out of 646 school districts in New Jersey (bottom 50%) 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: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Roselle Public School District?
50% of Roselle Public School District students are Hispanic, 45% of students are Black, 3% of students are White, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Roselle Public School District?
Roselle Public School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is equal to the New Jersey state average of 12:1.
What is Roselle Public School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $22,497 is less than the state median of $25,828. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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