Norwood Public School

177 Summit St
Norwood, NJ 07648
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 30%
Serving 613 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Norwood Public School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 44% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 26%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 613 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 61%
  • : Top 30% in NJ
  • : 44% (Top 20%)
  • : 55% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Norwood Public School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:

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School Overview

Norwood Public School's student population of 613 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 48 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
613 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
48 teachers
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School Rankings

Norwood Public School ranks within the top 30% of all 2,183 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Norwood Public School is 0.65, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (NJ)
#538 out of 2183 schools
(Top 30%)
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44%
26%
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55%
47%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1
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American Indian
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Asian
43%
10%
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Hispanic
12%
32%
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Black
2%
15%
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White
39%
40%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
3%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart display the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in NJ.
0.65
This chart display the diversity score of Norwood Public School and the public school average diversity score of New Jersey by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
2%
30%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
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School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Norwood Public School's ranking?
Norwood Public School is ranked #538 out of 2,183 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are Norwood Public School often compared to?
Norwood Public Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Harrington Park School, Northvale Public School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 26% NJ state average), while 55% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NJ state average).
How many students attend Norwood Public School?
613 students attend Norwood Public School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
43% of Norwood Public School students are Asian, 39% of students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Norwood Public School?
Norwood Public School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Norwood Public School offer ?
Norwood Public School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Norwood Public School part of?
Norwood Public School is part of Norwood Public School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 613 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 61%
  • : Top 30%
  • : 44% (Top 20%)
  • : 55% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

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