Top Rankings
Westwood Regional School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 2,756 students in Westwood Regional School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in New Jersey.
Public Schools in Westwood Regional School District have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the New Jersey public school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 29% 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
6 Schools
2,557 Schools
# Students
2,756 Students
1,339,860 Students
# Teachers
260 Teachers
115,689 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
District Rank
Westwood Regional 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.
The school district's graduation rate of 96% has increased from 95% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#190 out of 648 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
26%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
57%
47%
Graduation Rate
96%
88%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.47
0.71
# American Indian Students
3 Students
2,422 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
169 Students
138,661 Students
% Asian Students
6%
10%
# Hispanic Students
458 Students
423,348 Students
% Hispanic Students
17%
32%
# Black Students
73 Students
196,542 Students
% Black Students
3%
15%
# White Students
1,955 Students
536,279 Students
% White Students
71%
40%
# Hawaiian Students
6 Students
2,962 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
90 Students
37,132 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
3%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
26
43,886
# Students in K Grade:
211
86,189
# Students in 1st Grade:
200
88,385
# Students in 2nd Grade:
199
90,397
# Students in 3rd Grade:
187
91,186
# Students in 4th Grade:
226
92,179
# Students in 5th Grade:
234
93,667
# Students in 6th Grade:
211
95,200
# Students in 7th Grade:
200
98,764
# Students in 8th Grade:
214
100,169
# Students in 9th Grade:
189
107,364
# Students in 10th Grade:
196
100,102
# Students in 11th Grade:
179
98,448
# Students in 12th Grade:
201
98,516
# Ungraded Students:
83
55,408
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $26,955 in this school district is less 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 $25,019 is less than the state median of $26,228. The school district spending/student has declined by 11% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$74 MM
$36,642 MM
Spending
$69 MM
$35,142 MM
Revenue / Student
$26,955
$27,348
Spending / Student
$25,019
$26,228
Best Westwood Regional School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Westwood Regional High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
701 Ridgewood Road
Township Of Washington, NJ 07676
(201) 664-0880
Township Of Washington, NJ 07676
(201) 664-0880
Grades: 9-12
| 845 students
Rank: #22.
Westwood Regional Middle School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
23 Third Avenue
Westwood, NJ 07675
(201) 664-5560
Westwood, NJ 07675
(201) 664-5560
Grades: 6-8
| 630 students
Rank: #33.
Berkeley Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
47 Berkeley Ave
Westwood, NJ 07675
(201) 664-7760
Westwood, NJ 07675
(201) 664-7760
Grades: K-5
| 274 students
Rank: #44.
Brookside Elementary School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
20 Lake Drive
Westwood, NJ 07675
(201) 664-9000
Westwood, NJ 07675
(201) 664-9000
Grades: K-5
| 403 students
Rank: #55.
Jessie F. George Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1 Palm Street
Township Of Washington, NJ 07676
(201) 664-3033
Township Of Washington, NJ 07676
(201) 664-3033
Grades: K-5
| 280 students
Rank: #66.
Washington Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
600 School Street
Township Of Washington, NJ 07676
(201) 664-6440
Township Of Washington, NJ 07676
(201) 664-6440
Grades: K-5
| 324 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Westwood Regional School District?
Westwood Regional School District manages 6 public schools serving 2,756 students.
What is the rank of Westwood Regional School District?
Westwood Regional School District is ranked #195 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: Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
What is the racial composition of students in Westwood Regional School District?
71% of Westwood Regional School District students are White, 17% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Black, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Westwood Regional School District?
Westwood Regional School District has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 12:1.
What is Westwood Regional School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $25,019 is less than the state median of $26,228. The school district spending/student has declined by 11% over four school years.
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