Secaucus School District

685 Fifth Street
Secaucus, NJ 07094
(District boundaries shown in map)
6/
10
Top 50%

Top Rankings

Secaucus School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in New Jersey for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 2,165 students in Secaucus 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 Secaucus School District have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the New Jersey public school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), 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
4 Schools
2,557 Schools
# Students
2,165 Students
1,339,860 Students
# Teachers
190 Teachers
115,689 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1

District Rank

Secaucus 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.
The school district's graduation rate of 90-94% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
State Average (NJ)
#299 out of 648 school districts
(Top 50%)
This chart display the overall district rank of Secaucus   School District, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
26%
26%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Secaucus   School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of NJ by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
51%
47%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Secaucus   School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of NJ by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
90-94%
88%
This chart display public school graduation rate of Secaucus   School District and public school graduation rate of NJ by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.71
0.71
# American Indian Students
n/a
2,422 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
677 Students
138,661 Students
% Asian Students
31%
10%
# Hispanic Students
730 Students
423,348 Students
% Hispanic Students
34%
32%
# Black Students
85 Students
196,542 Students
% Black Students
4%
15%
# White Students
636 Students
536,279 Students
% White Students
29%
40%
# Hawaiian Students
3 Students
2,962 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
34 Students
37,132 Students
% of Two or more races Students
2%
3%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
77
43,886
# Students in K Grade:
152
86,189
# Students in 1st Grade:
179
88,385
# Students in 2nd Grade:
158
90,397
# Students in 3rd Grade:
165
91,186
# Students in 4th Grade:
144
92,179
# Students in 5th Grade:
135
93,667
# Students in 6th Grade:
149
95,200
# Students in 7th Grade:
161
98,764
# Students in 8th Grade:
177
100,169
# Students in 9th Grade:
146
107,364
# Students in 10th Grade:
159
100,102
# Students in 11th Grade:
150
98,448
# Students in 12th Grade:
121
98,516
# Ungraded Students:
92
55,408

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $23,600 in this school district is less than the state median of $27,348. The school district revenue/student has grown by 11% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $21,538 is less than the state median of $26,228. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
This School District
This State (NJ)
Total Revenue
$51 MM
$36,642 MM
This chart display total revenue of Secaucus   School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in NJ by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$47 MM
$35,142 MM
This chart display total spending of Secaucus   School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in NJ by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$23,600
$27,348
This chart display average revenue per public school student in Secaucus   School District and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in NJ by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$21,538
$26,228
This chart display average spending per public school student in Secaucus   School District and average spending per public school student of all school districts in NJ by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best Secaucus School District Public Schools (2024)

School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Huber Street School
Math: 28% | Reading: 53%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1520 Paterson Plank Rd
Secaucus, NJ 07094
(201) 974-2055
Grades: PK-5
| 617 students
Rank: #22.
Secaucus Middle School
Math: 27% | Reading: 52%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
11 Mill Ridge Road
Secaucus, NJ 07094
(201) 974-2025
Grades: 6-8
| 499 students
Rank: #33.
Clarendon School
Math: 25-29% | Reading: 45-49%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
685 Fifth St
Secaucus, NJ 07094
(201) 974-2012
Grades: K-5
| 463 students
Rank: #44.
Secaucus High School
Math: 21% | Reading: 45-49%
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
11 Mill Ridge Road
Secaucus, NJ 07094
(201) 974-2033
Grades: 9-12
| 586 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Secaucus School District?
Secaucus School District manages 4 public schools serving 2,165 students.
What is the rank of Secaucus School District?
Secaucus School District is ranked #304 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. This district ranks in the top 20% of New Jersey school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Secaucus School District?
34% of Secaucus School District students are Hispanic, 31% of students are Asian, 29% of students are White, 4% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Secaucus School District?
Secaucus School District has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 12:1.
What is Secaucus School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $21,538 is less than the state median of $26,228. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • District size: 4 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 2,165 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 71%
  • : 90-94% (Top 50% in NJ)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 26% (Top 50%)
  • : 51% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

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