Top Rankings
Wanaque School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 851 students in Wanaque 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 Wanaque School District have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the New Jersey public school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic), 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
2 Schools
2,557 Schools
# Students
851 Students
1,339,860 Students
# Teachers
92 Teachers
115,689 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
9:1
District Rank
Wanaque 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.
Overall District Rank
#299 out of 648 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
26%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
47%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.54
0.71
# American Indian Students
2 Students
2,422 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
38 Students
138,661 Students
% Asian Students
5%
10%
# Hispanic Students
234 Students
423,348 Students
% Hispanic Students
28%
32%
# Black Students
37 Students
196,542 Students
% Black Students
4%
15%
# White Students
526 Students
536,279 Students
% White Students
62%
40%
# Hawaiian Students
2 Students
2,962 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
12 Students
37,132 Students
% of Two or more races Students
1%
3%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
34
43,886
# Students in K Grade:
72
86,189
# Students in 1st Grade:
84
88,385
# Students in 2nd Grade:
81
90,397
# Students in 3rd Grade:
84
91,186
# Students in 4th Grade:
78
92,179
# Students in 5th Grade:
98
93,667
# Students in 6th Grade:
78
95,200
# Students in 7th Grade:
110
98,764
# Students in 8th Grade:
81
100,169
# Students in 9th Grade:
-
107,364
# Students in 10th Grade:
-
100,102
# Students in 11th Grade:
-
98,448
# Students in 12th Grade:
-
98,516
# Ungraded Students:
51
55,408
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $28,669 is higher than the state median of $27,348. The school district revenue/student has grown by 14% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $26,165 is less than the state median of $26,228. The school district spending/student has grown by 11% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$24 MM
$36,642 MM
Spending
$22 MM
$35,142 MM
Revenue / Student
$28,669
$27,348
Spending / Student
$26,165
$26,228
Best Wanaque School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Wanaque Elementary School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
First Street
Wanaque, NJ 07465
(973) 835-8200
Wanaque, NJ 07465
(973) 835-8200
Grades: PK-8
| 484 students
Rank: #22.
Haskell Elementary School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
973 Ringwood Avenue
Haskell, NJ 07420
(973) 835-8200
Haskell, NJ 07420
(973) 835-8200
Grades: PK-8
| 367 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Wanaque School District?
Wanaque School District manages 2 public schools serving 851 students.
What is the rank of Wanaque School District?
Wanaque School District is ranked #302 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: Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Wanaque School District?
62% of Wanaque School District students are White, 28% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Wanaque School District?
Wanaque School District has a student/teacher ratio of 9:1, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 12:1.
What is Wanaque School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $26,165 is less than the state median of $26,228. The school district spending/student has grown by 11% over four school years.
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