For the 2024-25 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,565 students in Cedar Grove Township School District. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
Public Schools in Cedar Grove Township School District have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the New Jersey public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 62% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (NJ)
# Schools
4 Schools
2,562 Schools
# Students
1,565 Students
1,349,863 Students
# Teachers
156 Teachers
115,897 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1
District Rank
Cedar Grove Township 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 85-89% has decreased from 95% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#202 out of 650 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
62%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
23%
Graduation Rate
85-89%
85%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.38
0.72
# American Indian Students
4 Students
2,677 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
96 Students
140,107 Students
% Asian Students
6%
10%
# Hispanic Students
161 Students
442,102 Students
% Hispanic Students
10%
33%
# Black Students
40 Students
195,286 Students
% Black Students
3%
15%
# White Students
1,219 Students
525,514 Students
% White Students
78%
39%
# Hawaiian Students
22 Students
2,905 Students
% Hawaiian Students
1%
n/a
# Two or more races Students
23 Students
40,592 Students
% of Two or more races Students
2%
3%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
28
50,423
# Students in K Grade:
116
85,815
# Students in 1st Grade:
126
91,199
# Students in 2nd Grade:
130
90,270
# Students in 3rd Grade:
141
91,628
# Students in 4th Grade:
117
92,313
# Students in 5th Grade:
100
93,652
# Students in 6th Grade:
117
95,366
# Students in 7th Grade:
91
96,631
# Students in 8th Grade:
131
100,013
# Students in 9th Grade:
114
104,594
# Students in 10th Grade:
110
104,719
# Students in 11th Grade:
122
99,186
# Students in 12th Grade:
118
97,576
# Ungraded Students:
4
56,478
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $25,614 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 $23,932 is less than the state median of $26,033. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$40 MM
$36,642 MM
Spending
$38 MM
$35,142 MM
Revenue / Student
$25,614
$27,145
Spending / Student
$23,932
$26,033
Best Cedar Grove Township School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
North End Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
122 Stevens Avenue
Cedar Grove, NJ 07009
(973) 256-1454
Cedar Grove, NJ 07009
(973) 256-1454
Grades: PK-4
| 305 students
Rank: #22.
South End Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
116 Harper Terrace
Cedar Grove, NJ 07009
(973) 239-2116
Cedar Grove, NJ 07009
(973) 239-2116
Grades: PK-4
| 354 students
Rank: #33.
Memorial Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
500 Ridge Road
Cedar Grove, NJ 07009
(973) 239-2646
Cedar Grove, NJ 07009
(973) 239-2646
Grades: 5-8
| 440 students
Rank: #44.
Cedar Grove High School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
90 Rugby Road
Cedar Grove, NJ 07009
(973) 239-6400
Cedar Grove, NJ 07009
(973) 239-6400
Grades: 9-12
| 466 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Cedar Grove Township School District?
Cedar Grove Township School District manages 4 public schools serving 1,565 students.
What is the rank of Cedar Grove Township School District?
Cedar Grove Township School District is ranked #206 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.
What is the racial composition of students in Cedar Grove Township School District?
78% of Cedar Grove Township School District students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Cedar Grove Township School District?
Cedar Grove Township School District has a student/teacher ratio of 10:1, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 12:1.
What is Cedar Grove Township School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $23,932 is less than the state median of $26,033. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Recent Articles
Vouchers for Special Education: Are They a Good Idea?
The article examines the pros and cons of using school vouchers for special education students. It discusses how vouchers can provide more educational options for families but also raises concerns about accountability, funding for public schools, and the implementation of special education laws in private school settings.
What is the Connection Between Home Values and School Performance?
This article explores the relationship between school performance and home values in neighborhoods. It discusses studies showing correlations between school expenditures, ratings, and housing prices, highlighting how this connection affects families' choices and contributes to educational disparities between communities.
September 27, 2024
Understanding RubricsThis article explores the fundamental principles of rubrics in education, focusing on their role as assessment tools. It breaks down the key components of rubrics, including criteria, performance levels, and descriptors. The piece also delves into the two main types of rubrics - holistic and analytic - providing authoritative definitions and explaining their unique applications in educational settings.
