Springfield Public School District

139 Mountain Avenue
Springfield, NJ 07081-1701
(District boundaries shown in map)
7/
10
Top 50%

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

2021-2022 School Year Data
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.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
State Average (NJ)
#197 out of 648 school districts
(Top 50%)
This chart display the overall district rank of Springfield Public   School District, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
<50%
26%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Springfield Public   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.
<50%
47%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Springfield Public   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.
≥95%
88%
This chart display public school graduation rate of Springfield Public   School District and public school graduation rate of NJ by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

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.
This School District
This State (NJ)
Total Revenue
$53 MM
$36,642 MM
This chart display total revenue of Springfield Public   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
$49 MM
$35,142 MM
This chart display total spending of Springfield Public   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
$24,413
$27,348
This chart display average revenue per public school student in Springfield Public   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
$22,839
$26,228
This chart display average spending per public school student in Springfield Public   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 Springfield Public School District Public Schools (2024)

School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Thelma L. Sandmeier Elementary School
Math: 72% | Reading: 74%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
666 South Springfield Ave.
Springfield, NJ 07081
(973) 376-1025
Grades: 3-5
| 223 students
Rank: #22.
James Caldwell Elementary School
Math: 64% | Reading: 71%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
36 Caldwell Place
Springfield, NJ 07081
(973) 376-1025
Grades: 3-5
| 228 students
Rank: #33.
Florence M. Gaudineer Middle School
Math: 50% | Reading: 66%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
75 South Springfield Ave.
Springfield, NJ 07081
(973) 376-1025
Grades: 6-8
| 541 students
Rank: #44.
Jonathan Dayton High School
Math: 23% | Reading: 64%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
139 Mountain Ave.
Springfield, NJ 07081
(973) 376-1025
Grades: 9-12
| 610 students
Rank: n/an/a
601 Mountain Ave.
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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Quick Stats (2024)

  • District size: 5 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 2,161 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 45%
  • : ≥95%
  • : <50%
  • : <50%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

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