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Secaucus School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 2,209 students in Secaucus 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 Secaucus School District have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the New Jersey public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Jersey public school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (NJ)
# Schools
4 Schools
2,562 Schools
# Students
2,209 Students
1,349,863 Students
# Teachers
189 Teachers
115,897 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
District Rank
Secaucus 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.
The school district's graduation rate of 80-84% has decreased from 95% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#300 out of 650 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
23%
Graduation Rate
80-84%
85%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.71
0.72
# American Indian Students
1 Student
2,677 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
694 Students
140,107 Students
% Asian Students
31%
10%
# Hispanic Students
775 Students
442,102 Students
% Hispanic Students
35%
33%
# Black Students
78 Students
195,286 Students
% Black Students
4%
15%
# White Students
617 Students
525,514 Students
% White Students
28%
39%
# Hawaiian Students
4 Students
2,905 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
39 Students
40,592 Students
% of Two or more races Students
2%
3%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
79
50,423
# Students in K Grade:
144
85,815
# Students in 1st Grade:
157
91,199
# Students in 2nd Grade:
170
90,270
# Students in 3rd Grade:
153
91,628
# Students in 4th Grade:
161
92,313
# Students in 5th Grade:
149
93,652
# Students in 6th Grade:
137
95,366
# Students in 7th Grade:
157
96,631
# Students in 8th Grade:
163
100,013
# Students in 9th Grade:
157
104,594
# Students in 10th Grade:
147
104,719
# Students in 11th Grade:
163
99,186
# Students in 12th Grade:
156
97,576
# Ungraded Students:
116
56,478
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $23,130 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 $21,109 is less than the state median of $26,033. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$51 MM
$36,642 MM
Spending
$47 MM
$35,142 MM
Revenue / Student
$23,130
$27,145
Spending / Student
$21,109
$26,033
Best Secaucus School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Clarendon School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
685 Fifth St
Secaucus, NJ 07094
(201) 974-2012
Secaucus, NJ 07094
(201) 974-2012
Grades: K-5
| 469 students
Rank: #22.
Secaucus Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
11 Mill Ridge Road
Secaucus, NJ 07094
(201) 974-2025
Secaucus, NJ 07094
(201) 974-2025
Grades: 6-8
| 470 students
Rank: #33.
Huber Street School
Magnet School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1520 Paterson Plank Rd
Secaucus, NJ 07094
(201) 974-2055
Secaucus, NJ 07094
(201) 974-2055
Grades: PK-5
| 633 students
Rank: #44.
Secaucus High School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
11 Mill Ridge Road
Secaucus, NJ 07094
(201) 974-2033
Secaucus, NJ 07094
(201) 974-2033
Grades: 9-12
| 637 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Secaucus School District?
Secaucus School District manages 4 public schools serving 2,209 students.
What is the rank of Secaucus School District?
Secaucus School District is ranked #305 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. This district ranks in the top 20% of New Jersey school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Secaucus School District?
35% of Secaucus School District students are Hispanic, 31% of students are Asian, 28% of students are White, 4% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Secaucus School District?
Secaucus School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is equal to the New Jersey state average of 12:1.
What is Secaucus School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $21,109 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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