Top Rankings
New Milford Public School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 2,039 students in New Milford Public School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in New Jersey.
Public Schools in New Milford Public School District have an average math proficiency score of 49% (versus the New Jersey public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 68% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the New Jersey public school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (NJ)
# Schools
4 Schools
2,562 Schools
# Students
2,039 Students
1,349,863 Students
# Teachers
160 Teachers
115,897 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
District Rank
New Milford Public School District, which is ranked within the top 30% 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 90-94% has decreased from 95% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#155 out of 650 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
68%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20%
23%
Graduation Rate
90-94%
85%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.72
0.72
# American Indian Students
n/a
2,677 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
308 Students
140,107 Students
% Asian Students
15%
10%
# Hispanic Students
649 Students
442,102 Students
% Hispanic Students
32%
33%
# Black Students
135 Students
195,286 Students
% Black Students
7%
15%
# White Students
792 Students
525,514 Students
% White Students
39%
39%
# Hawaiian Students
65 Students
2,905 Students
% Hawaiian Students
3%
n/a
# Two or more races Students
90 Students
40,592 Students
% of Two or more races Students
4%
3%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
35
50,423
# Students in K Grade:
133
85,815
# Students in 1st Grade:
143
91,199
# Students in 2nd Grade:
152
90,270
# Students in 3rd Grade:
149
91,628
# Students in 4th Grade:
167
92,313
# Students in 5th Grade:
136
93,652
# Students in 6th Grade:
147
95,366
# Students in 7th Grade:
148
96,631
# Students in 8th Grade:
158
100,013
# Students in 9th Grade:
139
104,594
# Students in 10th Grade:
147
104,719
# Students in 11th Grade:
133
99,186
# Students in 12th Grade:
143
97,576
# Ungraded Students:
109
56,478
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $23,804 in this school district is less 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 $22,495 is less than the state median of $26,033. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$49 MM
$36,642 MM
Spending
$46 MM
$35,142 MM
Revenue / Student
$23,804
$27,145
Spending / Student
$22,495
$26,033
Best New Milford Public School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Bertrand F. Gibbs Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
195 Sutton Place
New Milford, NJ 07646
(201) 261-0939
New Milford, NJ 07646
(201) 261-0939
Grades: PK-5
| 491 students
Rank: #22.
Berkley Street School
Magnet School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
812 Berkley Street
New Milford, NJ 07646
(201) 262-0191
New Milford, NJ 07646
(201) 262-0191
Grades: PK-5
| 431 students
Rank: #33.
New Milford High School
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
330 River Road
New Milford, NJ 07646
(201) 262-0172
New Milford, NJ 07646
(201) 262-0172
Grades: 9-12
| 588 students
Rank: #44.
David E. Owens Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
470 Marion Avenue
New Milford, NJ 07646
(201) 265-8661
New Milford, NJ 07646
(201) 265-8661
Grades: 6-8
| 529 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to New Milford Public School District?
New Milford Public School District manages 4 public schools serving 2,039 students.
What is the rank of New Milford Public School District?
New Milford Public School District is ranked #152 out of 648 school districts in New Jersey (top 30%) 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 reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%), Highest graduation rate (Top 20%) and Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in New Milford Public School District?
39% of New Milford Public School District students are White, 32% of students are Hispanic, 15% of students are Asian, 7% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of New Milford Public School District?
New Milford Public School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 12:1.
What is New Milford Public School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $22,495 is less than the state median of $26,033. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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