Top Rankings
Bergenfield Borough 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 2024-25 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 3,618 students in Bergenfield Borough School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
Public Schools in Bergenfield Borough School District have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the New Jersey public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 60% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Jersey public school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (NJ)
# Schools
7 Schools
2,562 Schools
# Students
3,618 Students
1,349,863 Students
# Teachers
287 Teachers
115,897 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
District Rank
Bergenfield Borough School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 648 school districts in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 87% has decreased from 97% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#278 out of 650 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
59%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
23%
Graduation Rate
87%
85%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.62
0.72
# American Indian Students
6 Students
2,677 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
811 Students
140,107 Students
% Asian Students
22%
10%
# Hispanic Students
2,046 Students
442,102 Students
% Hispanic Students
57%
33%
# Black Students
278 Students
195,286 Students
% Black Students
8%
15%
# White Students
351 Students
525,514 Students
% White Students
10%
39%
# Hawaiian Students
19 Students
2,905 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
103 Students
40,592 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
3%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
74
50,423
# Students in K Grade:
198
85,815
# Students in 1st Grade:
212
91,199
# Students in 2nd Grade:
205
90,270
# Students in 3rd Grade:
258
91,628
# Students in 4th Grade:
238
92,313
# Students in 5th Grade:
230
93,652
# Students in 6th Grade:
233
95,366
# Students in 7th Grade:
287
96,631
# Students in 8th Grade:
292
100,013
# Students in 9th Grade:
266
104,594
# Students in 10th Grade:
297
104,719
# Students in 11th Grade:
326
99,186
# Students in 12th Grade:
294
97,576
# Ungraded Students:
208
56,478
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $25,493 in this school district is less than the state median of $27,145. The school district revenue/student has grown by 17% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $24,498 is less than the state median of $26,033. The school district spending/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$92 MM
$36,642 MM
Spending
$89 MM
$35,142 MM
Revenue / Student
$25,493
$27,145
Spending / Student
$24,498
$26,033
Best Bergenfield Borough School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Lincoln Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
115 Highview Avenue
Bergenfield, NJ 07621
(201) 385-8759
Bergenfield, NJ 07621
(201) 385-8759
Grades: PK-5
| 406 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Hoover Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
273 Murray Hill Terrace
Bergenfield, NJ 07621
(201) 385-8582
Bergenfield, NJ 07621
(201) 385-8582
Grades: PK-5
| 263 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Jefferson Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
200 Hickory Avenue
Bergenfield, NJ 07621
(201) 385-8804
Bergenfield, NJ 07621
(201) 385-8804
Grades: K-5
| 284 students
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Franklin Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2 N Franklin Avenue
Bergenfield, NJ 07621
(201) 385-8581
Bergenfield, NJ 07621
(201) 385-8581
Grades: PK-5
| 346 students
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Washington Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
49 S Summit Street
Bergenfield, NJ 07621
(201) 385-8771
Bergenfield, NJ 07621
(201) 385-8771
Grades: K-5
| 255 students
Rank: #66.
Roy W. Brown Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
130 S Washington Ave
Bergenfield, NJ 07621
(201) 385-8847
Bergenfield, NJ 07621
(201) 385-8847
Grades: 6-8
| 840 students
Rank: #77.
Bergenfield High School
Magnet School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
80 S Prospect Ave
Bergenfield, NJ 07621
(201) 385-8600
Bergenfield, NJ 07621
(201) 385-8600
Grades: 9-12
| 1,224 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Bergenfield Borough School District?
Bergenfield Borough School District manages 7 public schools serving 3,618 students.
What is the rank of Bergenfield Borough School District?
Bergenfield Borough School District is ranked #276 out of 648 school districts in New Jersey (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 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 Bergenfield Borough School District?
57% of Bergenfield Borough School District students are Hispanic, 22% of students are Asian, 10% of students are White, 8% of students are Black, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Bergenfield Borough School District?
Bergenfield Borough School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 12:1.
What is Bergenfield Borough School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $24,498 is less than the state median of $26,033. The school district spending/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
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