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 2024-25 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,192 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 61% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (NJ)
# Schools
5 Schools
2,562 Schools
# Students
2,192 Students
1,349,863 Students
# Teachers
168 Teachers
115,897 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
District Rank
Springfield Public 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 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
2,677 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
162 Students
140,107 Students
% Asian Students
7%
10%
# Hispanic Students
443 Students
442,102 Students
% Hispanic Students
20%
33%
# Black Students
307 Students
195,286 Students
% Black Students
14%
15%
# White Students
1,152 Students
525,514 Students
% White Students
53%
39%
# Hawaiian Students
22 Students
2,905 Students
% Hawaiian Students
1%
n/a
# Two or more races Students
106 Students
40,592 Students
% of Two or more races Students
5%
3%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
72
50,423
# Students in K Grade:
139
85,815
# Students in 1st Grade:
157
91,199
# Students in 2nd Grade:
150
90,270
# Students in 3rd Grade:
167
91,628
# Students in 4th Grade:
139
92,313
# Students in 5th Grade:
155
93,652
# Students in 6th Grade:
171
95,366
# Students in 7th Grade:
169
96,631
# Students in 8th Grade:
169
100,013
# Students in 9th Grade:
168
104,594
# Students in 10th Grade:
179
104,719
# Students in 11th Grade:
142
99,186
# Students in 12th Grade:
153
97,576
# Ungraded Students:
62
56,478
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $24,068 in this school district is less than the state median of $27,145. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $22,516 is less than the state median of $26,033. 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
$24,068
$27,145
Spending / Student
$22,516
$26,033
Best Springfield Public School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Thelma L. Sandmeier Elementary School
Magnet 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
| 245 students
Rank: #22.
James Caldwell Elementary School
Magnet 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
| 219 students
Rank: #33.
Florence M. Gaudineer Middle School
Magnet 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
| 518 students
Rank: #44.
Jonathan Dayton High School
Magnet 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
| 659 students
Rank: n/an/a
Edward V. Walton Primary School
Magnet School
601 Mountain Ave.
Springfield, NJ 07081
(973) 376-1025
Springfield, NJ 07081
(973) 376-1025
Grades: PK-2
| 551 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Springfield Public School District?
Springfield Public School District manages 5 public schools serving 2,192 students.
What is the rank of Springfield Public School District?
Springfield Public School District is ranked #200 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 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 $22,516 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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