Top Rankings
Hackensack School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 5,111 students in Hackensack School District. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
Public Schools in Hackensack School District have an average math proficiency score of 18% (versus the New Jersey public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 92% 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
6 Schools
2,562 Schools
# Students
5,111 Students
1,349,863 Students
# Teachers
432 Teachers
115,897 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
District Rank
Hackensack School District, which is ranked within the bottom 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 79% has decreased from 92% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#538 out of 650 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
19%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
12%
23%
Graduation Rate
79%
85%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.51
0.72
# American Indian Students
15 Students
2,677 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
218 Students
140,107 Students
% Asian Students
4%
10%
# Hispanic Students
3,427 Students
442,102 Students
% Hispanic Students
67%
33%
# Black Students
969 Students
195,286 Students
% Black Students
19%
15%
# White Students
399 Students
525,514 Students
% White Students
8%
39%
# Hawaiian Students
9 Students
2,905 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
68 Students
40,592 Students
% of Two or more races Students
2%
3%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
164
50,423
# Students in K Grade:
303
85,815
# Students in 1st Grade:
314
91,199
# Students in 2nd Grade:
289
90,270
# Students in 3rd Grade:
290
91,628
# Students in 4th Grade:
340
92,313
# Students in 5th Grade:
298
93,652
# Students in 6th Grade:
267
95,366
# Students in 7th Grade:
344
96,631
# Students in 8th Grade:
347
100,013
# Students in 9th Grade:
408
104,594
# Students in 10th Grade:
441
104,719
# Students in 11th Grade:
394
99,186
# Students in 12th Grade:
441
97,576
# Ungraded Students:
471
56,478
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $29,728 is higher than the state median of $27,145. The school district revenue/student has grown by 18% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $29,022 is higher than the state median of $26,033. The school district spending/student has grown by 19% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$152 MM
$36,642 MM
Spending
$148 MM
$35,142 MM
Revenue / Student
$29,728
$27,145
Spending / Student
$29,022
$26,033
Best Hackensack School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Fanny Meyer Hillers
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
56 Longview Avenue
Hackensack, NJ 07601
(201) 646-7870
Hackensack, NJ 07601
(201) 646-7870
Grades: PK-4
| 463 students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Nellie K. Parker
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
261 Maple Hill Dr
Hackensack, NJ 07601
(201) 646-8020
Hackensack, NJ 07601
(201) 646-8020
Grades: PK-4
| 533 students
Rank: #33.
Fairmount
Magnet School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
105 Grand Avenue
Hackensack, NJ 07601
(201) 646-7890
Hackensack, NJ 07601
(201) 646-7890
Grades: PK-4
| 581 students
Rank: #44.
Jackson Avenue
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
421 Jackson Ave
Hackensack, NJ 07601
(201) 646-7990
Hackensack, NJ 07601
(201) 646-7990
Grades: PK-4
| 426 students
Rank: #55.
Hackensack High School
Magnet School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
First & Beech Streets
Hackensack, NJ 07601
(201) 646-7900
Hackensack, NJ 07601
(201) 646-7900
Grades: 9-12
| 1,745 students
Rank: #66.
Hackensack Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
360 Union Street
Hackensack, NJ 07601
(201) 646-7842
Hackensack, NJ 07601
(201) 646-7842
Grades: 5-8
| 1,363 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Hackensack School District?
Hackensack School District manages 6 public schools serving 5,111 students.
What is the rank of Hackensack School District?
Hackensack School District is ranked #544 out of 648 school districts in New Jersey (bottom 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: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Hackensack School District?
67% of Hackensack School District students are Hispanic, 19% of students are Black, 8% of students are White, 4% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Hackensack School District?
Hackensack School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is equal to the New Jersey state average of 12:1.
What is Hackensack School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $29,022 is higher than the state median of $26,033. The school district spending/student has grown by 19% over four school years.
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