Top Rankings
Springfield Public 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 2025 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,196 students in Springfield Public School District. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
Public Schools in Springfield Public School District have an average math proficiency score of 46% (versus the New Jersey public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 62% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the New Jersey public school average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (NJ)
# Schools
5 Schools
2,573 Schools
# Students
2,196 Students
1,360,617 Students
# Teachers
169 Teachers
116,573 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
District Rank
Springfield Public School District, which is ranked within the top 50% 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 85-89% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#202 out of 650 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
36%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
62%
49%

Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
23%
Graduation Rate
85-89%
85%

Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.66
0.72
# American Indian Students
n/a
2,837 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
163 Students
141,451 Students
% Asian Students
7%
10%
# Hispanic Students
433 Students
458,869 Students
% Hispanic Students
20%
34%
# Black Students
297 Students
195,970 Students
% Black Students
14%
15%
# White Students
1,170 Students
515,021 Students
% White Students
53%
38%
# Hawaiian Students
21 Students
2,719 Students
% Hawaiian Students
1%
n/a
# Two or more races Students
111 Students
42,985 Students
% of Two or more races Students
5%
3%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
116
61,597
# Students in K Grade:
150
91,086
# Students in 1st Grade:
156
93,943
# Students in 2nd Grade:
162
96,713
# Students in 3rd Grade:
150
95,865
# Students in 4th Grade:
169
97,373
# Students in 5th Grade:
146
98,202
# Students in 6th Grade:
150
99,575
# Students in 7th Grade:
171
100,830
# Students in 8th Grade:
173
101,895
# Students in 9th Grade:
150
107,031
# Students in 10th Grade:
177
106,285
# Students in 11th Grade:
177
106,937
# Students in 12th Grade:
149
103,061
# Ungraded Students:
-
224
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $24,024 in this school district is less than the state median of $26,931. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $22,474 is less than the state median of $25,828. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$53 MM
$36,642 MM

Spending
$49 MM
$35,142 MM

Revenue / Student
$24,024
$26,931

Spending / Student
$22,474
$25,828

Best Springfield Public School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Thelma L. Sandmeier Elementary School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
666 South Springfield Ave.
Springfield, NJ 07081
(973) 376-1025
Springfield, NJ 07081
(973) 376-1025
Grades: 3-5
| 275 students
Rank: #22.
James Caldwell Elementary School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
36 Caldwell Place
Springfield, NJ 07081
(973) 376-1025
Springfield, NJ 07081
(973) 376-1025
Grades: 3-5
| 233 students
Rank: #33.
Florence M. Gaudineer Middle School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
75 South Springfield Ave.
Springfield, NJ 07081
(973) 376-1025
Springfield, NJ 07081
(973) 376-1025
Grades: 6-8
| 494 students
Rank: #44.
Jonathan Dayton High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
139 Mountain Ave.
Springfield, NJ 07081
(973) 376-1025
Springfield, NJ 07081
(973) 376-1025
Grades: 9-12
| 653 students
Rank: n/an/a
601 Mountain Ave.
Springfield, NJ 07081
(973) 376-1025
Springfield, NJ 07081
(973) 376-1025
Grades: PK-2
| 541 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Springfield Public School District?
Springfield Public School District manages 5 public schools serving 2,196 students.
What is the rank of Springfield Public School District?
Springfield Public School District is ranked #200 out of 646 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 Springfield Public School District?
53% of Springfield Public School District students are White, 20% of students are Hispanic, 14% of students are Black, 7% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Springfield Public School District?
Springfield Public School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 12:1.
What is Springfield Public School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $22,474 is less than the state median of $25,828. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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