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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 2024 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 2,887 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 6% (versus the New Jersey public school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 29% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the New Jersey public school average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
This State (NJ)
# Schools
7 Schools
2,557 Schools
# Students
2,887 Students
1,339,860 Students
# Teachers
276 Teachers
115,689 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1
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 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 73% has increased from 70-74% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#610 out of 648 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
6%
26%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
47%
Graduation Rate
73%
88%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.55
0.71
# American Indian Students
4 Students
2,422 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
40 Students
138,661 Students
% Asian Students
1%
10%
# Hispanic Students
1,339 Students
423,348 Students
% Hispanic Students
46%
32%
# Black Students
1,409 Students
196,542 Students
% Black Students
49%
15%
# White Students
70 Students
536,279 Students
% White Students
3%
40%
# Hawaiian Students
3 Students
2,962 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
22 Students
37,132 Students
% of Two or more races Students
1%
3%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
75
43,886
# Students in K Grade:
194
86,189
# Students in 1st Grade:
209
88,385
# Students in 2nd Grade:
192
90,397
# Students in 3rd Grade:
221
91,186
# Students in 4th Grade:
201
92,179
# Students in 5th Grade:
221
93,667
# Students in 6th Grade:
197
95,200
# Students in 7th Grade:
236
98,764
# Students in 8th Grade:
255
100,169
# Students in 9th Grade:
201
107,364
# Students in 10th Grade:
222
100,102
# Students in 11th Grade:
197
98,448
# Students in 12th Grade:
165
98,516
# Ungraded Students:
101
55,408
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $24,478 in this school district is less than the state median of $27,348. The school district revenue/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $23,557 is less than the state median of $26,228. 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
$24,478
$27,348
Spending / Student
$23,557
$26,228
Best Roselle Public School District Public Schools (2024)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Washington Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | 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
| 327 students
Rank: #22.
Abraham Clark High School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
122 East 6th Ave
Roselle, NJ 07203
(908) 298-2000
Roselle, NJ 07203
(908) 298-2000
Grades: 9-12
| 821 students
Rank: #33.
Harrison Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
310 Harrison Ave
Roselle, NJ 07203
(908) 298-2052
Roselle, NJ 07203
(908) 298-2052
Grades: 1-4
| 291 students
Rank: #44.
Leonard V Moore Middle School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
720 Locust St
Roselle, NJ 07203
(908) 298-2047
Roselle, NJ 07203
(908) 298-2047
Grades: 5-6
| 441 students
Rank: #55.
Grace Wilday Junior High School
(Math: 3% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
400 Brooklawn Ave
Roselle, NJ 07203
(908) 298-2066
Roselle, NJ 07203
(908) 298-2066
Grades: 7-8
| 509 students
Rank: #66.
Dr. Charles C. Polk School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1100 Warren St
Roselle, NJ 07203
(908) 298-2061
Roselle, NJ 07203
(908) 298-2061
Grades: 1-4
| 303 students
Rank: n/an/a
150 East 3rd Avenue
Roselle, NJ 07203
(908) 298-2040
Roselle, NJ 07203
(908) 298-2040
Grades: K
| 195 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Roselle Public School District?
Roselle Public School District manages 7 public schools serving 2,887 students.
What is the rank of Roselle Public School District?
Roselle Public School District is ranked #610 out of 646 school districts in New Jersey (bottom 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: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Roselle Public School District?
49% of Roselle Public School District students are Black, 46% of students are Hispanic, 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 10:1, which is lower than 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 $23,557 is less than the state median of $26,228. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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