For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,613 students in Buena Regional School District. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
Public Schools in Buena Regional School District have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the New Jersey public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 25% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public school average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (NJ)
# Schools
5 Schools
2,573 Schools
# Students
1,613 Students
1,360,617 Students
# Teachers
142 Teachers
116,573 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
District Rank
Buena Regional School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 646 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 85-89% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#579 out of 650 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
17%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
8%
23%
Graduation Rate
85-89%
85%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.61
0.72
# American Indian Students
6 Students
2,837 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
20 Students
141,451 Students
% Asian Students
1%
10%
# Hispanic Students
478 Students
458,869 Students
% Hispanic Students
30%
34%
# Black Students
188 Students
195,970 Students
% Black Students
12%
15%
# White Students
878 Students
515,021 Students
% White Students
54%
38%
# Hawaiian Students
9 Students
2,719 Students
% Hawaiian Students
1%
n/a
# Two or more races Students
29 Students
42,985 Students
% of Two or more races Students
2%
3%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
142
61,597
# Students in K Grade:
87
91,086
# Students in 1st Grade:
94
93,943
# Students in 2nd Grade:
99
96,713
# Students in 3rd Grade:
115
95,865
# Students in 4th Grade:
114
97,373
# Students in 5th Grade:
112
98,202
# Students in 6th Grade:
105
99,575
# Students in 7th Grade:
111
100,830
# Students in 8th Grade:
116
101,895
# Students in 9th Grade:
134
107,031
# Students in 10th Grade:
125
106,285
# Students in 11th Grade:
113
106,937
# Students in 12th Grade:
146
103,061
# Ungraded Students:
-
224
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $31,212 is higher than the state median of $26,931. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $30,712 is higher than the state median of $25,828. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$50 MM
$36,642 MM
Spending
$50 MM
$35,142 MM
Revenue / Student
$31,212
$26,931
Spending / Student
$30,712
$25,828
Best Buena Regional School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
John C. Milanesi Elementary School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 40-49% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
880 Harding Highway
Buena, NJ 08310
(856) 697-0605
Buena, NJ 08310
(856) 697-0605
Grades: PK-2
| 208 students
Rank: #22.
Dr. J.p. Cleary Elementary School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1501 Central Ave
Minotola, NJ 08341
(856) 697-8080
Minotola, NJ 08341
(856) 697-8080
Grades: 3-5
| 341 students
Rank: #33.
Buena Regional Middle School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
175 Weymouth Rd
Buena, NJ 08310
(856) 697-0100
Buena, NJ 08310
(856) 697-0100
Grades: 6-8
| 332 students
Rank: #44.
Buena Regional High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
125 Weymouth Road
Buena, NJ 08310
(856) 697-2400
Buena, NJ 08310
(856) 697-2400
Grades: 9-12
| 518 students
Rank: #55.
Collings Lakes Elementary School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 11-19% )
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
620 Cains Mill Rd & Lake Geor
Williamstown, NJ 08094
(856) 885-4994
Williamstown, NJ 08094
(856) 885-4994
Grades: PK-2
| 214 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Buena Regional School District?
Buena Regional School District manages 5 public schools serving 1,613 students.
What is the rank of Buena Regional School District?
Buena Regional School District is ranked #583 out of 646 school districts in New Jersey (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Buena Regional School District?
54% of Buena Regional School District students are White, 30% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Buena Regional School District?
Buena 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 Buena Regional School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $30,712 is higher than the state median of $25,828. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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