Top Rankings
Berkeley Heights School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 2,470 students in Berkeley Heights School District. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey.
Public Schools in Berkeley Heights School District have an average math proficiency score of 64% (versus the New Jersey public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 69% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the New Jersey public school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (NJ)
# Schools
6 Schools
2,562 Schools
# Students
2,470 Students
1,349,863 Students
# Teachers
232 Teachers
115,897 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
District Rank
Berkeley Heights School District, which is ranked within the top 20% 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 90% has decreased from 97% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#93 out of 650 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
64%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
69%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
23%
Graduation Rate
90%
85%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.56
0.72
# American Indian Students
n/a
2,677 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
395 Students
140,107 Students
% Asian Students
16%
10%
# Hispanic Students
331 Students
442,102 Students
% Hispanic Students
14%
33%
# Black Students
34 Students
195,286 Students
% Black Students
1%
15%
# White Students
1,558 Students
525,514 Students
% White Students
63%
39%
# Hawaiian Students
3 Students
2,905 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
149 Students
40,592 Students
% of Two or more races Students
6%
3%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
48
50,423
# Students in K Grade:
123
85,815
# Students in 1st Grade:
160
91,199
# Students in 2nd Grade:
144
90,270
# Students in 3rd Grade:
163
91,628
# Students in 4th Grade:
172
92,313
# Students in 5th Grade:
160
93,652
# Students in 6th Grade:
189
95,366
# Students in 7th Grade:
183
96,631
# Students in 8th Grade:
187
100,013
# Students in 9th Grade:
206
104,594
# Students in 10th Grade:
223
104,719
# Students in 11th Grade:
269
99,186
# Students in 12th Grade:
232
97,576
# Ungraded Students:
11
56,478
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $26,564 in this school district is less than the state median of $27,145. The school district revenue/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $25,365 is less than the state median of $26,033. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$66 MM
$36,642 MM
Spending
$63 MM
$35,142 MM
Revenue / Student
$26,564
$27,145
Spending / Student
$25,365
$26,033
Best Berkeley Heights School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Mountain Park School
Magnet School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
55 Fairfax Dr
Berkeley Heights, NJ 07922
(908) 464-1713
Berkeley Heights, NJ 07922
(908) 464-1713
Grades: 3-5
| 223 students
Rank: #22.
Columbia Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
345 Plainfield Ave
Berkeley Heights, NJ 07922
(908) 464-1600
Berkeley Heights, NJ 07922
(908) 464-1600
Grades: 6-8
| 560 students
Rank: #33.
Thomas P. Hughes School
Magnet School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
446 Snyder Ave
Berkeley Heights, NJ 07922
(908) 464-1717
Berkeley Heights, NJ 07922
(908) 464-1717
Grades: 3-5
| 276 students
Rank: #44.
William Woodruff School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Briarwood Dr West
Berkeley Heights, NJ 07922
(908) 464-1723
Berkeley Heights, NJ 07922
(908) 464-1723
Grades: K-2
| 234 students
Rank: #55.
Governor Livingston High School
Magnet School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
175 Watchung Boulevard
Berkeley Heights, NJ 07922
(908) 464-3100
Berkeley Heights, NJ 07922
(908) 464-3100
Grades: 9-12
| 936 students
Rank: n/an/a
Mary Kay Mcmillin Early Childhood Center
Magnet School
651 Mountain Avenue
Berkeley Heights, NJ 07922
(908) 464-5583
Berkeley Heights, NJ 07922
(908) 464-5583
Grades: PK-2
| 241 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Berkeley Heights School District?
Berkeley Heights School District manages 6 public schools serving 2,470 students.
What is the rank of Berkeley Heights School District?
Berkeley Heights School District is ranked #93 out of 648 school districts in New Jersey (top 20%) 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: Highest overall rank (Top 20%), Highest math proficiency (Top 20%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%) and Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Berkeley Heights School District?
63% of Berkeley Heights School District students are White, 16% of students are Asian, 14% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Berkeley Heights School District?
Berkeley Heights School District has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 12:1.
What is Berkeley Heights School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $25,365 is less than the state median of $26,033. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
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