For the 2024-25 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,126 students in Harrison School District. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
Public Schools in Harrison School District have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the New Jersey public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 91% 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
5 Schools
2,562 Schools
# Students
2,126 Students
1,349,863 Students
# Teachers
170 Teachers
115,897 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
District Rank
Harrison 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 70-74% has decreased from 90-94% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#420 out of 650 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
11%
23%
Graduation Rate
70-74%
85%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.35
0.72
# American Indian Students
1 Student
2,677 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
152 Students
140,107 Students
% Asian Students
7%
10%
# Hispanic Students
1,703 Students
442,102 Students
% Hispanic Students
80%
33%
# Black Students
68 Students
195,286 Students
% Black Students
3%
15%
# White Students
190 Students
525,514 Students
% White Students
9%
39%
# Hawaiian Students
3 Students
2,905 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
8 Students
40,592 Students
% of Two or more races Students
1%
3%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
30
50,423
# Students in K Grade:
180
85,815
# Students in 1st Grade:
143
91,199
# Students in 2nd Grade:
148
90,270
# Students in 3rd Grade:
137
91,628
# Students in 4th Grade:
131
92,313
# Students in 5th Grade:
146
93,652
# Students in 6th Grade:
155
95,366
# Students in 7th Grade:
170
96,631
# Students in 8th Grade:
168
100,013
# Students in 9th Grade:
183
104,594
# Students in 10th Grade:
172
104,719
# Students in 11th Grade:
188
99,186
# Students in 12th Grade:
171
97,576
# Ungraded Students:
4
56,478
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $27,247 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 $26,296 is higher than the state median of $26,033. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$58 MM
$36,642 MM
Spending
$56 MM
$35,142 MM
Revenue / Student
$27,247
$27,145
Spending / Student
$26,296
$26,033
Best Harrison School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Hamilton Intermediate School
Magnet School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
223 Hamilton Street
Harrison, NJ 07029
(973) 735-5550
Harrison, NJ 07029
(973) 735-5550
Grades: 4-5
| 278 students
Rank: #22.
Washington Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
One North Fifth Street
Harrison, NJ 07029
(973) 483-2285
Harrison, NJ 07029
(973) 483-2285
Grades: 6-8
| 494 students
Rank: #33.
Lincoln Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
221 Cross Street
Harrison, NJ 07029
(973) 483-6400
Harrison, NJ 07029
(973) 483-6400
Grades: 2-3
| 285 students
Rank: #44.
Harrison High School
Magnet School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
401 Kingsland Avenue
Harrison, NJ 07029
(973) 482-5050
Harrison, NJ 07029
(973) 482-5050
Grades: 9-12
| 716 students
Rank: n/an/a
Kennedy Elementary School
Magnet School
1 Washington Street
Harrison, NJ 07029
(973) 833-8500
Harrison, NJ 07029
(973) 833-8500
Grades: PK-1
| 353 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Harrison School District?
Harrison School District manages 5 public schools serving 2,126 students.
What is the rank of Harrison School District?
Harrison School District is ranked #421 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.
What is the racial composition of students in Harrison School District?
80% of Harrison School District students are Hispanic, 9% of students are White, 7% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Harrison School District?
Harrison School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 12:1.
What is Harrison School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $26,296 is higher than the state median of $26,033. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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