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Winfield Township 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 2026-27 school year, there is 1 public school serving 141 students in Winfield Township School District. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
Public School in Winfield Township School District have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the New Jersey public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public school average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (NJ)
# Schools
1 School
2,554 Schools
# Students
141 Students
1,354,693 Students
# Teachers
18 Teachers
116,293 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
8:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Winfield Township School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 642 school districts in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
Overall District Rank
#536 out of 648 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
38%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
49%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
23%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)21.7%
16.7%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.61
0.72
Showing 2014–2023. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
11%
Showing 1995–2021. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
% Hispanic
29%
35%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
5%
14%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
% White
54%
37%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
11%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $36,170 is higher than the state median of $31,633. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $37,709 is higher than the state median of $31,024. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$5 MM
$42,853 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending
$5 MM
$42,028 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student
$36,170
$31,633
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$37,709
$31,024
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Best Winfield Township School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Winfield Township
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
7 1/2 Gulfstream Avenue
Linden, NJ 07036
(908) 486-7410
Linden, NJ 07036
(908) 486-7410
Gr: PK-8 | 141 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Winfield Township School District?
Winfield Township School District manages 1 public schools serving 141 students.
What is the rank of Winfield Township School District?
Winfield Township School District is ranked #533 out of 642 school districts in New Jersey (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 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 Winfield Township School District?
54% of Winfield Township School District students are White, 29% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Winfield Township School District?
Winfield Township School District has a student/teacher ratio of 8:1, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 12:1.
What is Winfield Township School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $37,709 is higher than the state median of $31,024. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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