Essex County Schools Of Technology School District

60 Nelson Place 1 North
Newark, NJ 07102
6/
10
Top 50%

Top Rankings

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 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 2,045 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 62% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (NJ)
# Schools
3 Schools
2,573 Schools
# Students
2,045 Students
1,360,617 Students
# Teachers
182 Teachers
116,573 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 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 93% has decreased from 97% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (NJ)
#284 out of 650 school districts
(Top 50%)
This chart displays the overall district rank of Essex County Schools Of Technology  School District, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
34%
36%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Essex County Schools Of Technology  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of New Jersey by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
61%
49%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Essex County Schools Of Technology  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of New Jersey by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
17%
23%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Essex County Schools Of Technology  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of New Jersey by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
93%
85%
This chart displays public school graduation rate of Essex County Schools Of Technology  School District and public school graduation rate of New Jersey by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.53
0.72
# American Indian Students
2 Students
2,837 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
19 Students
141,451 Students
% Asian Students
1%
10%
# Hispanic Students
1,085 Students
458,869 Students
% Hispanic Students
53%
34%
# Black Students
900 Students
195,970 Students
% Black Students
44%
15%
# White Students
24 Students
515,021 Students
% White Students
1%
38%
# Hawaiian Students
3 Students
2,719 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
4 Students
42,985 Students
% of Two or more races Students
1%
3%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
-
61,597
# Students in K Grade:
-
91,086
# Students in 1st Grade:
-
93,943
# Students in 2nd Grade:
-
96,713
# Students in 3rd Grade:
-
95,865
# Students in 4th Grade:
-
97,373
# Students in 5th Grade:
-
98,202
# Students in 6th Grade:
-
99,575
# Students in 7th Grade:
-
100,830
# Students in 8th Grade:
-
101,895
# Students in 9th Grade:
628
107,031
# Students in 10th Grade:
508
106,285
# Students in 11th Grade:
446
106,937
# Students in 12th Grade:
463
103,061
# Ungraded Students:
-
224

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $35,217 is higher than the state median of $26,931. The school district revenue/student has grown by 14% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $33,843 is higher than the state median of $25,828. The school district spending/student has grown by 14% over four school years.
This School District
This State (NJ)
Total Revenue
$72 MM
$36,642 MM
This chart displays total revenue of Essex County Schools Of Technology  School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$69 MM
$35,142 MM
This chart displays total spending of Essex County Schools Of Technology  School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$35,217
$26,931
This chart displays average revenue per public school student in Essex County Schools Of Technology  School District and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$33,843
$25,828
This chart displays average spending per public school student in Essex County Schools Of Technology  School District and average spending per public school student of all school districts in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best Essex County Schools Of Technology School District Public Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Essex County Donald M. Payne Sr. School Of Technology
Vocational School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
498-544 West Market St
Newark, NJ 07107
(973) 412-2203
Grades: 9-12
| 1,148 students
Rank: #22.
Essex County Newark Technical
Vocational School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
91 West Market St
Newark, NJ 07103
(973) 412-2204
Grades: 9-12
| 548 students
Rank: #33.
Essex County West Caldwell Technical
Vocational School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
620 Passaic Ave
Caldwell, NJ 07006
(973) 412-2205
Grades: 9-12
| 349 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 2,045 students.
What is the rank of Essex County Schools Of Technology School District?
Essex County Schools Of Technology School District is ranked #291 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. 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?
53% of Essex County Schools Of Technology School District students are Hispanic, 44% 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 $33,843 is higher than the state median of $25,828. The school district spending/student has grown by 14% over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • District size: 3 schools
  • Grades: 09-12
  • Enrollment: 2,045 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 99%
  • : 93% (Top 20% in NJ)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 34% (Btm 50%)
  • : 61% (Top 50%)
  • : 17% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

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