Top Rankings
River Dell Regional School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 1,571 students in River Dell Regional School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 10% of public schools in New Jersey.
Public Schools in River Dell Regional School District have an average math proficiency score of 63% (versus the New Jersey public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 76% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 43% 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
2 Schools
2,562 Schools
# Students
1,571 Students
1,349,863 Students
# Teachers
139 Teachers
115,897 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
District Rank
River Dell Regional School District, which is ranked within the top 10% 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 91% has decreased from 99% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#66 out of 650 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
63%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
76%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
23%
Graduation Rate
91%
85%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.59
0.72
# American Indian Students
n/a
2,677 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
453 Students
140,107 Students
% Asian Students
29%
10%
# Hispanic Students
172 Students
442,102 Students
% Hispanic Students
11%
33%
# Black Students
13 Students
195,286 Students
% Black Students
1%
15%
# White Students
893 Students
525,514 Students
% White Students
57%
39%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
2,905 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
40 Students
40,592 Students
% of Two or more races Students
2%
3%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
50,423
# Students in K Grade:
-
85,815
# Students in 1st Grade:
-
91,199
# Students in 2nd Grade:
-
90,270
# Students in 3rd Grade:
-
91,628
# Students in 4th Grade:
-
92,313
# Students in 5th Grade:
-
93,652
# Students in 6th Grade:
-
95,366
# Students in 7th Grade:
269
96,631
# Students in 8th Grade:
316
100,013
# Students in 9th Grade:
253
104,594
# Students in 10th Grade:
246
104,719
# Students in 11th Grade:
205
99,186
# Students in 12th Grade:
262
97,576
# Ungraded Students:
20
56,478
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $27,318 is higher than the state median of $27,145. The school district revenue/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $25,605 is less than the state median of $26,033. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$43 MM
$36,642 MM
Spending
$40 MM
$35,142 MM
Revenue / Student
$27,318
$27,145
Spending / Student
$25,605
$26,033
Best River Dell Regional School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
River Dell Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
230 Woodland Avenue
River Edge, NJ 07661
(201) 599-7246
River Edge, NJ 07661
(201) 599-7246
Grades: 7-8
| 589 students
Rank: #22.
River Dell Regional High School
Magnet School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
55 Pyle Street
Oradell, NJ 07649
(201) 599-7240
Oradell, NJ 07649
(201) 599-7240
Grades: 9-12
| 982 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to River Dell Regional School District?
River Dell Regional School District manages 2 public schools serving 1,571 students.
What is the rank of River Dell Regional School District?
River Dell Regional School District is ranked #64 out of 648 school districts in New Jersey (top 10%) 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 20%), Highest math proficiency (Top 20%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%) and Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in River Dell Regional School District?
57% of River Dell Regional School District students are White, 29% of students are Asian, 11% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of River Dell Regional School District?
River Dell Regional School District has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 12:1.
What is River Dell Regional School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $25,605 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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