Top Rankings
West Essex Regional School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 1,596 students in West Essex Regional School District. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey.
Public Schools in West Essex Regional School District have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the New Jersey public school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 67% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public school average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (NJ)
# Schools
2 Schools
2,557 Schools
# Students
1,596 Students
1,339,860 Students
# Teachers
160 Teachers
115,689 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1
District Rank
West Essex Regional School District, which is ranked within the top 20% 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 96% has decreased from 98% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#133 out of 648 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
26%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
67%
47%
Graduation Rate
96%
88%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.32
0.71
# American Indian Students
2 Students
2,422 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
97 Students
138,661 Students
% Asian Students
6%
10%
# Hispanic Students
138 Students
423,348 Students
% Hispanic Students
9%
32%
# Black Students
27 Students
196,542 Students
% Black Students
2%
15%
# White Students
1,305 Students
536,279 Students
% White Students
82%
40%
# Hawaiian Students
4 Students
2,962 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
23 Students
37,132 Students
% of Two or more races Students
1%
3%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
43,886
# Students in K Grade:
-
86,189
# Students in 1st Grade:
-
88,385
# Students in 2nd Grade:
-
90,397
# Students in 3rd Grade:
-
91,186
# Students in 4th Grade:
-
92,179
# Students in 5th Grade:
-
93,667
# Students in 6th Grade:
-
95,200
# Students in 7th Grade:
270
98,764
# Students in 8th Grade:
278
100,169
# Students in 9th Grade:
258
107,364
# Students in 10th Grade:
257
100,102
# Students in 11th Grade:
258
98,448
# Students in 12th Grade:
272
98,516
# Ungraded Students:
3
55,408
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $31,810 is higher than the state median of $27,348. The school district revenue/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $27,814 is higher than the state median of $26,228. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$51 MM
$36,642 MM
Spending
$44 MM
$35,142 MM
Revenue / Student
$31,810
$27,348
Spending / Student
$27,814
$26,228
Best West Essex Regional School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
West Essex High School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
65 West Greenbrook Rd
Caldwell, NJ 07006
(973) 228-1200
Caldwell, NJ 07006
(973) 228-1200
Grades: 9-12
| 1,048 students
Rank: #22.
West Essex Middle School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
65 West Greenbrook Rd
Caldwell, NJ 07006
(973) 228-1200
Caldwell, NJ 07006
(973) 228-1200
Grades: 7-8
| 548 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to West Essex Regional School District?
West Essex Regional School District manages 2 public schools serving 1,596 students.
What is the rank of West Essex Regional School District?
West Essex Regional School District is ranked #127 out of 646 school districts in New Jersey (top 20%) 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: Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%) and Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
What is the racial composition of students in West Essex Regional School District?
82% of West Essex Regional School District students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of West Essex Regional School District?
West Essex Regional School District has a student/teacher ratio of 10:1, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 12:1.
What is West Essex Regional School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $27,814 is higher than the state median of $26,228. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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