For the 2024-25 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 2,898 students in Roselle Public 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 Roselle Public School District have an average math proficiency score of 12% (versus the New Jersey public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the New Jersey public school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (NJ)
# Schools
7 Schools
2,562 Schools
# Students
2,898 Students
1,349,863 Students
# Teachers
262 Teachers
115,897 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
District Rank
Roselle Public 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 85-89% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#580 out of 650 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
12%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
5%
23%
Graduation Rate
70-74%
85%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.55
0.72
# American Indian Students
4 Students
2,677 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
37 Students
140,107 Students
% Asian Students
1%
10%
# Hispanic Students
1,384 Students
442,102 Students
% Hispanic Students
48%
33%
# Black Students
1,374 Students
195,286 Students
% Black Students
47%
15%
# White Students
73 Students
525,514 Students
% White Students
3%
39%
# Hawaiian Students
3 Students
2,905 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
23 Students
40,592 Students
% of Two or more races Students
1%
3%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
88
50,423
# Students in K Grade:
199
85,815
# Students in 1st Grade:
214
91,199
# Students in 2nd Grade:
207
90,270
# Students in 3rd Grade:
186
91,628
# Students in 4th Grade:
225
92,313
# Students in 5th Grade:
201
93,652
# Students in 6th Grade:
213
95,366
# Students in 7th Grade:
200
96,631
# Students in 8th Grade:
221
100,013
# Students in 9th Grade:
220
104,594
# Students in 10th Grade:
209
104,719
# Students in 11th Grade:
215
99,186
# Students in 12th Grade:
206
97,576
# Ungraded Students:
94
56,478
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $24,385 in this school district is less 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 $23,468 is less than the state median of $26,033. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$71 MM
$36,642 MM
Spending
$68 MM
$35,142 MM
Revenue / Student
$24,385
$27,145
Spending / Student
$23,468
$26,033
Best Roselle Public School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Harrison Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
310 Harrison Ave
Roselle, NJ 07203
(908) 298-2052
Roselle, NJ 07203
(908) 298-2052
Grades: 1-4
| 305 students
Rank: #22.
Dr. Charles C. Polk School
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1100 Warren St
Roselle, NJ 07203
(908) 298-2061
Roselle, NJ 07203
(908) 298-2061
Grades: 1-4
| 301 students
Rank: #33.
Washington Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
501 Washington Avenue
Roselle, NJ 07203
(908) 298-2072
Roselle, NJ 07203
(908) 298-2072
Grades: 1-4
| 337 students
Rank: #44.
Leonard V Moore Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
720 Locust St
Roselle, NJ 07203
(908) 298-2047
Roselle, NJ 07203
(908) 298-2047
Grades: 5-6
| 436 students
Rank: #55.
Grace Wilday Junior High School
Magnet School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
400 Brooklawn Ave
Roselle, NJ 07203
(908) 298-2066
Roselle, NJ 07203
(908) 298-2066
Grades: 7-8
| 435 students
Rank: #66.
Abraham Clark High School
Magnet School
(Math: 2% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
122 East 6th Ave
Roselle, NJ 07203
(908) 298-2000
Roselle, NJ 07203
(908) 298-2000
Grades: 9-12
| 884 students
Rank: n/an/a
Kindergarten Success Academy
Magnet School
150 East 3rd Avenue
Roselle, NJ 07203
(908) 298-2040
Roselle, NJ 07203
(908) 298-2040
Grades: K
| 200 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Roselle Public School District?
Roselle Public School District manages 7 public schools serving 2,898 students.
What is the rank of Roselle Public School District?
Roselle Public School District is ranked #588 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 Roselle Public School District?
48% of Roselle Public School District students are Hispanic, 47% of students are Black, 3% of students are White, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Roselle Public School District?
Roselle Public School District has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 12:1.
What is Roselle Public School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $23,468 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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