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Keansburg School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,562 students in Keansburg School District. This district's average testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
Public Schools in Keansburg School District have an average math proficiency score of 11% (versus the New Jersey public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 21% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (NJ)
# Schools
4 Schools
2,562 Schools
# Students
1,562 Students
1,349,863 Students
# Teachers
138 Teachers
115,897 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
District Rank
Keansburg 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 55-59% has decreased from 80-84% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#611 out of 650 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
11%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
6%
23%
Graduation Rate
55-59%
85%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.69
0.72
# American Indian Students
1 Student
2,677 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
22 Students
140,107 Students
% Asian Students
1%
10%
# Hispanic Students
451 Students
442,102 Students
% Hispanic Students
29%
33%
# Black Students
320 Students
195,286 Students
% Black Students
21%
15%
# White Students
686 Students
525,514 Students
% White Students
44%
39%
# Hawaiian Students
7 Students
2,905 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
74 Students
40,592 Students
% of Two or more races Students
5%
3%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
166
50,423
# Students in K Grade:
70
85,815
# Students in 1st Grade:
108
91,199
# Students in 2nd Grade:
76
90,270
# Students in 3rd Grade:
101
91,628
# Students in 4th Grade:
109
92,313
# Students in 5th Grade:
104
93,652
# Students in 6th Grade:
93
95,366
# Students in 7th Grade:
117
96,631
# Students in 8th Grade:
73
100,013
# Students in 9th Grade:
97
104,594
# Students in 10th Grade:
87
104,719
# Students in 11th Grade:
86
99,186
# Students in 12th Grade:
79
97,576
# Ungraded Students:
196
56,478
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $29,682 is higher than the state median of $27,145. The school district revenue/student has grown by 11% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $31,918 is higher than the state median of $26,033. The school district spending/student has declined by 6% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$46 MM
$36,642 MM
Spending
$50 MM
$35,142 MM
Revenue / Student
$29,682
$27,145
Spending / Student
$31,918
$26,033
Best Keansburg School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Joseph R. Bolger Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
100 Palmer Place
Keansburg, NJ 07734
(732) 787-2007
Keansburg, NJ 07734
(732) 787-2007
Grades: 6-8
| 335 students
Rank: #22.
Joseph C. Caruso School
Magnet School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
81 Frances Place
Keansburg, NJ 07734
(732) 787-2007
Keansburg, NJ 07734
(732) 787-2007
Grades: K-5
| 667 students
Rank: #33.
Keansburg High School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
140 Port Monmouth Road
Keansburg, NJ 07734
(732) 787-2007
Keansburg, NJ 07734
(732) 787-2007
Grades: 9-12
| 388 students
Rank: n/an/a
Keansburg Early Learning Center
Magnet School
142 Port Monmouth Road
Keansburg, NJ 07734
(732) 787-2007
Keansburg, NJ 07734
(732) 787-2007
Grades: PK
| 172 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Keansburg School District?
Keansburg School District manages 4 public schools serving 1,562 students.
What is the rank of Keansburg School District?
Keansburg School District is ranked #608 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: Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Keansburg School District?
44% of Keansburg School District students are White, 29% of students are Hispanic, 21% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Keansburg School District?
Keansburg School District has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 12:1.
What is Keansburg School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $31,918 is higher than the state median of $26,033. The school district spending/student has declined by 6% over four school years.
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