For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,170 students in Butler Public 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 Butler Public School District have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the New Jersey public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 38% 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
3 Schools
2,573 Schools
# Students
1,170 Students
1,360,617 Students
# Teachers
116 Teachers
116,573 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1
District Rank
Butler Public School District, which is ranked within the top 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 decreased from 90-94% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#297 out of 650 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
23%
Graduation Rate
85-89%
85%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.52
0.72
# American Indian Students
2 Students
2,837 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
28 Students
141,451 Students
% Asian Students
2%
10%
# Hispanic Students
371 Students
458,869 Students
% Hispanic Students
32%
34%
# Black Students
23 Students
195,970 Students
% Black Students
2%
15%
# White Students
720 Students
515,021 Students
% White Students
62%
38%
# Hawaiian Students
3 Students
2,719 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
20 Students
42,985 Students
% of Two or more races Students
2%
3%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
23
61,597
# Students in K Grade:
60
91,086
# Students in 1st Grade:
64
93,943
# Students in 2nd Grade:
78
96,713
# Students in 3rd Grade:
81
95,865
# Students in 4th Grade:
63
97,373
# Students in 5th Grade:
77
98,202
# Students in 6th Grade:
73
99,575
# Students in 7th Grade:
76
100,830
# Students in 8th Grade:
73
101,895
# Students in 9th Grade:
110
107,031
# Students in 10th Grade:
128
106,285
# Students in 11th Grade:
146
106,937
# Students in 12th Grade:
118
103,061
# Ungraded Students:
-
224
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $27,118 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 $23,961 is less than the state median of $25,828. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$32 MM
$36,642 MM
Spending
$28 MM
$35,142 MM
Revenue / Student
$27,118
$26,931
Spending / Student
$23,961
$25,828
Best Butler Public School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Aaron Decker School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
98 Decker Road
Butler, NJ 07405
(973) 492-2037
Butler, NJ 07405
(973) 492-2037
Grades: PK-4
| 369 students
Rank: #22.
Richard Butler School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
30 Pearl Place
Butler, NJ 07405
(973) 492-2079
Butler, NJ 07405
(973) 492-2079
Grades: 5-8
| 299 students
Rank: #33.
Butler High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
38 Bartholdi Avenue
Butler, NJ 07405
(973) 492-2000
Butler, NJ 07405
(973) 492-2000
Grades: 9-12
| 502 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Butler Public School District?
Butler Public School District manages 3 public schools serving 1,170 students.
What is the rank of Butler Public School District?
Butler Public School District is ranked #295 out of 646 school districts in New Jersey (top 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 Butler Public School District?
62% of Butler Public School District students are White, 32% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Butler Public School District?
Butler Public School District has a student/teacher ratio of 10:1, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 12:1.
What is Butler Public School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $23,961 is less than the state median of $25,828. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Recent Articles
Year-Round Or Traditional Schedule?
Which is more appropriate for your child? A year-round attendance schedule or traditional schedule? We look at the pros and cons.
Why You Should Encourage Your Child to Join a Sports Team
Participating in team sports has a great many benefits for children, there is no doubt. In this article you will learn what those benefits are.
White Students are Now the Minority in U.S. Public Schools
Increasing birth rates among immigrant families from Asia and Central and South America, combined with lower birth rates among white families, means that for the first time in history, public school students in the United States are majority-minority. This shift in demographics poses difficulties for schools as they work to accommodate children of varying language abilities and socio-economic backgrounds.
