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Essex County Schools Of Technology School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 2,017 students in Essex County Schools Of Technology 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 Essex County Schools Of Technology School District have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the New Jersey public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 61% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 99% 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
3 Schools
2,562 Schools
# Students
2,017 Students
1,349,863 Students
# Teachers
185 Teachers
115,897 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
District Rank
Essex County Schools Of Technology 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 93% has decreased from 97% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#284 out of 650 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
61%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
17%
23%
Graduation Rate
93%
85%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.53
0.72
# American Indian Students
2 Students
2,677 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
16 Students
140,107 Students
% Asian Students
1%
10%
# Hispanic Students
1,093 Students
442,102 Students
% Hispanic Students
54%
33%
# Black Students
858 Students
195,286 Students
% Black Students
43%
15%
# White Students
20 Students
525,514 Students
% White Students
1%
39%
# Hawaiian Students
4 Students
2,905 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
18 Students
40,592 Students
% of Two or more races Students
1%
3%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
50,423
# Students in K Grade:
-
85,815
# Students in 1st Grade:
-
91,199
# Students in 2nd Grade:
-
90,270
# Students in 3rd Grade:
-
91,628
# Students in 4th Grade:
-
92,313
# Students in 5th Grade:
-
93,652
# Students in 6th Grade:
-
95,366
# Students in 7th Grade:
-
96,631
# Students in 8th Grade:
-
100,013
# Students in 9th Grade:
433
104,594
# Students in 10th Grade:
410
104,719
# Students in 11th Grade:
430
99,186
# Students in 12th Grade:
503
97,576
# Ungraded Students:
241
56,478
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $35,706 is higher than the state median of $27,145. The school district revenue/student has grown by 20% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $34,312 is higher than the state median of $26,033. The school district spending/student has declined by 9% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$72 MM
$36,642 MM
Spending
$69 MM
$35,142 MM
Revenue / Student
$35,706
$27,145
Spending / Student
$34,312
$26,033
Best Essex County Schools Of Technology School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Essex County Donald M. Payne Sr. School Of Technology
Vocational School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
498-544 West Market St
Newark, NJ 07107
(973) 412-2203
Newark, NJ 07107
(973) 412-2203
Grades: 9-12
| 1,154 students
Rank: #22.
Essex County Newark Technical
Vocational School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
91 West Market St
Newark, NJ 07103
(973) 412-2204
Newark, NJ 07103
(973) 412-2204
Grades: 9-12
| 519 students
Rank: #33.
Essex County West Caldwell Technical
Vocational School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
620 Passaic Ave
Caldwell, NJ 07006
(973) 412-2205
Caldwell, NJ 07006
(973) 412-2205
Grades: 9-12
| 344 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Essex County Schools Of Technology School District?
Essex County Schools Of Technology School District manages 3 public schools serving 2,017 students.
What is the rank of Essex County Schools Of Technology School District?
Essex County Schools Of Technology School District is ranked #292 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: Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Essex County Schools Of Technology School District?
54% of Essex County Schools Of Technology School District students are Hispanic, 43% of students are Black, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Essex County Schools Of Technology School District?
Essex County Schools Of Technology School District has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 12:1.
What is Essex County Schools Of Technology School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $34,312 is higher than the state median of $26,033. The school district spending/student has declined by 9% over four school years.
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