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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 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.
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
2,837 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.
Total Revenue
$72 MM
$36,642 MM

Spending
$69 MM
$35,142 MM

Revenue / Student
$35,217
$26,931

Spending / Student
$33,843
$25,828

Best Essex County Schools Of Technology School District Public Schools (2025)
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
(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
| 1,148 students
Rank: #22.
Essex County Newark Technical
Vocational 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
| 548 students
Rank: #33.
Essex County West Caldwell Technical
Vocational 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
| 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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