Top Rankings
Springfield Public School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,161 students in Springfield Public School District.
Public Schools in Springfield Public School District have a diversity score of 0.65, which is less than the New Jersey public school average of 0.71.
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the New Jersey public school average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (NJ)
# Schools
5 Schools
2,557 Schools
# Students
2,161 Students
1,339,860 Students
# Teachers
171 Teachers
115,689 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
District Rank
The school district's graduation rate of 95% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#197 out of 648 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
26%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
47%
Graduation Rate
≥95%
88%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.65
0.71
# American Indian Students
1 Student
2,422 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
163 Students
138,661 Students
% Asian Students
7%
10%
# Hispanic Students
411 Students
423,348 Students
% Hispanic Students
19%
32%
# Black Students
297 Students
196,542 Students
% Black Students
14%
15%
# White Students
1,180 Students
536,279 Students
% White Students
55%
40%
# Hawaiian Students
22 Students
2,962 Students
% Hawaiian Students
1%
n/a
# Two or more races Students
87 Students
37,132 Students
% of Two or more races Students
4%
3%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
76
43,886
# Students in K Grade:
165
86,189
# Students in 1st Grade:
139
88,385
# Students in 2nd Grade:
158
90,397
# Students in 3rd Grade:
135
91,186
# Students in 4th Grade:
148
92,179
# Students in 5th Grade:
160
93,667
# Students in 6th Grade:
170
95,200
# Students in 7th Grade:
164
98,764
# Students in 8th Grade:
194
100,169
# Students in 9th Grade:
182
107,364
# Students in 10th Grade:
143
100,102
# Students in 11th Grade:
147
98,448
# Students in 12th Grade:
114
98,516
# Ungraded Students:
66
55,408
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $24,413 in this school district is less than the state median of $27,348. The school district revenue/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $22,839 is less than the state median of $26,228. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$53 MM
$36,642 MM
Spending
$49 MM
$35,142 MM
Revenue / Student
$24,413
$27,348
Spending / Student
$22,839
$26,228
Best Springfield Public School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Thelma L. Sandmeier Elementary School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 74% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
666 South Springfield Ave.
Springfield, NJ 07081
(973) 376-1025
Springfield, NJ 07081
(973) 376-1025
Grades: 3-5
| 223 students
Rank: #22.
James Caldwell Elementary School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 71% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
36 Caldwell Place
Springfield, NJ 07081
(973) 376-1025
Springfield, NJ 07081
(973) 376-1025
Grades: 3-5
| 228 students
Rank: #33.
Florence M. Gaudineer Middle School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 66% )
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
75 South Springfield Ave.
Springfield, NJ 07081
(973) 376-1025
Springfield, NJ 07081
(973) 376-1025
Grades: 6-8
| 541 students
Rank: #44.
Jonathan Dayton High School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 64% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
139 Mountain Ave.
Springfield, NJ 07081
(973) 376-1025
Springfield, NJ 07081
(973) 376-1025
Grades: 9-12
| 610 students
Rank: n/an/a
601 Mountain Ave.
Springfield, NJ 07081
(973) 376-1025
Springfield, NJ 07081
(973) 376-1025
Grades: PK-2
| 559 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Springfield Public School District?
Springfield Public School District manages 5 public schools serving 2,161 students.
What is the racial composition of students in Springfield Public School District?
55% of Springfield Public School District students are White, 19% of students are Hispanic, 14% of students are Black, 7% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Springfield Public School District?
Springfield Public School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 12:1.
What is Springfield Public School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $22,839 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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