Top Rankings
Harding Township School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there is 1 public school serving 285 students in Harding Township School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 5% of public schools in New Jersey.
Public School in Harding Township School District have an average math proficiency score of 72% (versus the New Jersey public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 82% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the New Jersey public school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (NJ)
# Schools
1 School
2,562 Schools
# Students
285 Students
1,349,863 Students
# Teachers
44 Teachers
115,897 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
6:1
6:1
District Rank
Harding Township School District, which is ranked within the top 5% of all 648 school districts in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
Overall District Rank
#25 out of 650 school districts
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
23%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.29
0.72
# American Indian Students
n/a
2,677 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
18 Students
140,107 Students
% Asian Students
6%
10%
# Hispanic Students
8 Students
442,102 Students
% Hispanic Students
3%
33%
# Black Students
2 Students
195,286 Students
% Black Students
1%
15%
# White Students
239 Students
525,514 Students
% White Students
84%
39%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
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
6%
3%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
14
50,423
# Students in K Grade:
32
85,815
# Students in 1st Grade:
37
91,199
# Students in 2nd Grade:
26
90,270
# Students in 3rd Grade:
38
91,628
# Students in 4th Grade:
27
92,313
# Students in 5th Grade:
38
93,652
# Students in 6th Grade:
26
95,366
# Students in 7th Grade:
26
96,631
# Students in 8th Grade:
21
100,013
# Students in 9th Grade:
-
104,594
# Students in 10th Grade:
-
104,719
# Students in 11th Grade:
-
99,186
# Students in 12th Grade:
-
97,576
# Ungraded Students:
-
56,478
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $47,614 is higher than the state median of $27,145. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $46,168 is higher than the state median of $26,033. The school district spending/student has declined by 6% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$14 MM
$36,642 MM
Spending
$13 MM
$35,142 MM
Revenue / Student
$47,614
$27,145
Spending / Student
$46,168
$26,033
Best Harding Township School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Harding Township School
Magnet School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
34 Lees Hill Road
New Vernon, NJ 07976
(973) 267-6398
New Vernon, NJ 07976
(973) 267-6398
Grades: PK-8
| 285 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Harding Township School District?
Harding Township School District manages 1 public schools serving 285 students.
What is the rank of Harding Township School District?
Harding Township School District is ranked #26 out of 648 school districts in New Jersey (top 5%) 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 overall rank (Top 5%), Highest math proficiency (Top 5%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%), Highest science proficiency (Top 20%) and Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Harding Township School District?
84% of Harding Township School District students are White, 6% of students are Asian, 6% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Harding Township School District?
Harding Township School District has a student/teacher ratio of 6:1, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 12:1.
What is Harding Township School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $46,168 is higher than the state median of $26,033. The school district spending/student has declined by 6% over four school years.
Recent Articles
College Application Requirement for High School Graduation? DC Weighs Possibility
The article discusses a proposal in Washington D.C. to make college applications a requirement for high school graduation. It examines the potential benefits and drawbacks of such a policy, including its impact on graduation rates and college attendance. The piece also considers similar initiatives in other states and the debate surrounding this approach
Bribing Students to Get Good Grades: The Debate
This piece explores the controversial practice of offering monetary rewards to students for good grades. It examines studies conducted in various cities, discussing the effectiveness of such programs and the ethical concerns they raise. The article presents arguments from both supporters and critics of this approach to student motivation.
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.
