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West Milford Township Public School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 3,003 students in West Milford Township Public School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
Public Schools in West Milford Township Public School District have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the New Jersey public school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (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
2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
This State (NJ)
# Schools
8 Schools
2,557 Schools
# Students
3,003 Students
1,339,860 Students
# Teachers
278 Teachers
115,689 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
District Rank
West Milford Township Public School District, which is ranked within the bottom 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 92% has decreased from 94% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#389 out of 648 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20%
26%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
47%
Graduation Rate
92%
88%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.31
0.71
# American Indian Students
11 Students
2,422 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
37 Students
138,661 Students
% Asian Students
1%
10%
# Hispanic Students
385 Students
423,348 Students
% Hispanic Students
13%
32%
# Black Students
43 Students
196,542 Students
% Black Students
2%
15%
# White Students
2,468 Students
536,279 Students
% White Students
82%
40%
# Hawaiian Students
2 Students
2,962 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
52 Students
37,132 Students
% of Two or more races Students
2%
3%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
29
43,886
# Students in K Grade:
206
86,189
# Students in 1st Grade:
197
88,385
# Students in 2nd Grade:
184
90,397
# Students in 3rd Grade:
200
91,186
# Students in 4th Grade:
187
92,179
# Students in 5th Grade:
223
93,667
# Students in 6th Grade:
223
95,200
# Students in 7th Grade:
253
98,764
# Students in 8th Grade:
266
100,169
# Students in 9th Grade:
204
107,364
# Students in 10th Grade:
224
100,102
# Students in 11th Grade:
232
98,448
# Students in 12th Grade:
237
98,516
# Ungraded Students:
138
55,408
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $29,345 is higher than the state median of $27,348. The school district revenue/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $28,506 is higher than the state median of $26,228. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$88 MM
$36,642 MM
Spending
$86 MM
$35,142 MM
Revenue / Student
$29,345
$27,348
Spending / Student
$28,506
$26,228
Best West Milford Township Public School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Apshawa Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
140 High Crest Drive
West Milford, NJ 07480
(973) 838-6515
West Milford, NJ 07480
(973) 838-6515
Grades: K-5
| 186 students
Rank: #22.
Paradise Knoll Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
103 Paradise Road
Oak Ridge, NJ 07438
(973) 697-7142
Oak Ridge, NJ 07438
(973) 697-7142
Grades: K-5
| 192 students
Rank: #33.
Westbrook Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
55 Nosenzo Pond Road
West Milford, NJ 07480
(973) 697-5700
West Milford, NJ 07480
(973) 697-5700
Grades: K-5
| 238 students
Rank: #44.
Macopin Middle School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
70 Highlander Drive
West Milford, NJ 07480
(973) 697-5691
West Milford, NJ 07480
(973) 697-5691
Grades: 6-8
| 777 students
Rank: #55.
Upper Greenwood Lake Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
41 Henry Road
Hewitt, NJ 07421
(973) 853-4466
Hewitt, NJ 07421
(973) 853-4466
Grades: K-5
| 192 students
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Maple Road Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
36 Maple Road
West Milford, NJ 07480
(973) 697-3606
West Milford, NJ 07480
(973) 697-3606
Grades: PK-5
| 231 students
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Marshall Hill Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
210 Marshall Hill Road
West Milford, NJ 07480
(973) 728-3430
West Milford, NJ 07480
(973) 728-3430
Grades: K-5
| 251 students
Rank: #88.
West Milford High School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
67 Highlander Drive
West Milford, NJ 07480
(973) 697-1701
West Milford, NJ 07480
(973) 697-1701
Grades: 9-12
| 936 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to West Milford Township Public School District?
West Milford Township Public School District manages 8 public schools serving 3,003 students.
What is the rank of West Milford Township Public School District?
West Milford Township Public School District is ranked #387 out of 646 school districts in New Jersey (bottom 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: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in West Milford Township Public School District?
82% of West Milford Township Public School District students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of West Milford Township Public School District?
West Milford Township Public School District has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 12:1.
What is West Milford Township Public School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $28,506 is higher than the state median of $26,228. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
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