For the 2024-25 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 542 students in Rockaway Borough School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
Public Schools in Rockaway Borough School District have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the New Jersey public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 50% 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
2 Schools
2,562 Schools
# Students
542 Students
1,349,863 Students
# Teachers
54 Teachers
115,897 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1
District Rank
Rockaway Borough School District, which is ranked within the top 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.
Overall District Rank
#328 out of 650 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
23%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.62
0.72
# American Indian Students
n/a
2,677 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
45 Students
140,107 Students
% Asian Students
8%
10%
# Hispanic Students
199 Students
442,102 Students
% Hispanic Students
37%
33%
# Black Students
17 Students
195,286 Students
% Black Students
3%
15%
# White Students
269 Students
525,514 Students
% White Students
50%
39%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
2,905 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
12 Students
40,592 Students
% of Two or more races Students
2%
3%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
19
50,423
# Students in K Grade:
57
85,815
# Students in 1st Grade:
66
91,199
# Students in 2nd Grade:
54
90,270
# Students in 3rd Grade:
65
91,628
# Students in 4th Grade:
56
92,313
# Students in 5th Grade:
42
93,652
# Students in 6th Grade:
59
95,366
# Students in 7th Grade:
54
96,631
# Students in 8th Grade:
57
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:
13
56,478
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $24,699 in this school district is less than the state median of $27,145. The school district revenue/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $30,943 is higher than the state median of $26,033. The school district spending/student has declined by 6% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$13 MM
$36,642 MM
Spending
$17 MM
$35,142 MM
Revenue / Student
$24,699
$27,145
Spending / Student
$30,943
$26,033
Best Rockaway Borough School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Thomas Jefferson Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
95 East Main Street
Rockaway, NJ 07866
(973) 625-8603
Rockaway, NJ 07866
(973) 625-8603
Grades: 4-8
| 271 students
Rank: #22.
Lincoln Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
37 Keller Avenue
Rockaway, NJ 07866
(973) 625-8602
Rockaway, NJ 07866
(973) 625-8602
Grades: PK-3
| 271 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Rockaway Borough School District?
Rockaway Borough School District manages 2 public schools serving 542 students.
What is the rank of Rockaway Borough School District?
Rockaway Borough School District is ranked #323 out of 648 school districts in New Jersey (top 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 Rockaway Borough School District?
50% of Rockaway Borough School District students are White, 37% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Rockaway Borough School District?
Rockaway Borough School District has a student/teacher ratio of 10:1, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 12:1.
What is Rockaway Borough School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $30,943 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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