Top Rankings
Scotch Plains-Fanwood School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 5,667 students in Scotch Plains-Fanwood 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 Scotch Plains-Fanwood School District have an average math proficiency score of 57% (versus the New Jersey public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 65% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the New Jersey public school average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (NJ)
# Schools
8 Schools
2,573 Schools
# Students
5,667 Students
1,360,617 Students
# Teachers
452 Teachers
116,573 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
District Rank
Scotch Plains-Fanwood School District, which is ranked within the top 30% of all 646 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% has decreased from 96% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#140 out of 650 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
23%
Graduation Rate
90%
85%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.60
0.72
# American Indian Students
13 Students
2,837 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
659 Students
141,451 Students
% Asian Students
12%
10%
# Hispanic Students
862 Students
458,869 Students
% Hispanic Students
15%
34%
# Black Students
405 Students
195,970 Students
% Black Students
7%
15%
# White Students
3,416 Students
515,021 Students
% White Students
60%
38%
# Hawaiian Students
9 Students
2,719 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
300 Students
42,985 Students
% of Two or more races Students
6%
3%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
178
61,597
# Students in K Grade:
418
91,086
# Students in 1st Grade:
437
93,943
# Students in 2nd Grade:
494
96,713
# Students in 3rd Grade:
399
95,865
# Students in 4th Grade:
423
97,373
# Students in 5th Grade:
442
98,202
# Students in 6th Grade:
447
99,575
# Students in 7th Grade:
418
100,830
# Students in 8th Grade:
460
101,895
# Students in 9th Grade:
399
107,031
# Students in 10th Grade:
364
106,285
# Students in 11th Grade:
388
106,937
# Students in 12th Grade:
400
103,061
# Ungraded Students:
-
224
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $21,621 in this school district is less than the state median of $26,931. The school district revenue/student has declined by 5% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $21,102 is less than the state median of $25,828. The school district spending/student has declined by 5% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$123 MM
$36,642 MM
Spending
$120 MM
$35,142 MM
Revenue / Student
$21,621
$26,931
Spending / Student
$21,102
$25,828
Best Scotch Plains-Fanwood School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
J. Ackerman Coles Elementary School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
16 Kevin Road
Scotch Plains, NJ 07076
(908) 757-7555
Scotch Plains, NJ 07076
(908) 757-7555
Grades: PK-4
| 548 students
Rank: #22.
Evergreen Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2280 Evergreen Avenue
Scotch Plains, NJ 07076
(908) 889-5331
Scotch Plains, NJ 07076
(908) 889-5331
Grades: PK-4
| 425 students
Rank: #33.
School One Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
563 Willow Avenue
Scotch Plains, NJ 07076
(908) 322-7731
Scotch Plains, NJ 07076
(908) 322-7731
Grades: PK-4
| 412 students
Rank: #44.
Howard B. Brunner Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
721 Westfield Road
Scotch Plains, NJ 07076
(908) 889-2148
Scotch Plains, NJ 07076
(908) 889-2148
Grades: PK-4
| 415 students
Rank: #55.
William J. Mcginn Elementary School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1100 Roosevelt Avenue
Scotch Plains, NJ 07076
(908) 233-7950
Scotch Plains, NJ 07076
(908) 233-7950
Grades: K-4
| 549 students
Rank: #66.
Malcolm E Nettingham Middle School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
580 Park Avenue
Scotch Plains, NJ 07076
(908) 322-4445
Scotch Plains, NJ 07076
(908) 322-4445
Grades: 5-8
| 933 students
Rank: #77.
Terrill Middle School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1301 Terrill Road
Scotch Plains, NJ 07076
(908) 322-5215
Scotch Plains, NJ 07076
(908) 322-5215
Grades: 5-8
| 834 students
Rank: #88.
Scotch Plains-fanwood High School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
667 Westfield Road
Scotch Plains, NJ 07076
(908) 889-8600
Scotch Plains, NJ 07076
(908) 889-8600
Grades: 9-12
| 1,551 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Scotch Plains-Fanwood School District?
Scotch Plains-Fanwood School District manages 8 public schools serving 5,667 students.
What is the rank of Scotch Plains-Fanwood School District?
Scotch Plains-Fanwood School District is ranked #136 out of 646 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 math proficiency (Top 20%), Highest science proficiency (Top 20%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Scotch Plains-Fanwood School District?
60% of Scotch Plains-Fanwood School District students are White, 15% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Asian, 7% of students are Black, and 6% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Scotch Plains-Fanwood School District?
Scotch Plains-Fanwood School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 12:1.
What is Scotch Plains-Fanwood School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $21,102 is less than the state median of $25,828. The school district spending/student has declined by 5% over four school years.
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