Top Rankings
Waldwick School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,561 students in Waldwick School District. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey.
Public Schools in Waldwick School District have an average math proficiency score of 55% (versus the New Jersey public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 69% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less 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
1,561 Students
1,349,863 Students
# Teachers
147 Teachers
115,897 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
District Rank
Waldwick School District, which is ranked within the top 20% 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 90-94% has decreased from 95% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#133 out of 650 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
69%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
23%
Graduation Rate
90-94%
85%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.49
0.72
# American Indian Students
3 Students
2,677 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
87 Students
140,107 Students
% Asian Students
6%
10%
# Hispanic Students
321 Students
442,102 Students
% Hispanic Students
20%
33%
# Black Students
25 Students
195,286 Students
% Black Students
2%
15%
# White Students
1,066 Students
525,514 Students
% White Students
68%
39%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
2,905 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
58 Students
40,592 Students
% of Two or more races Students
4%
3%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
21
50,423
# Students in K Grade:
95
85,815
# Students in 1st Grade:
121
91,199
# Students in 2nd Grade:
105
90,270
# Students in 3rd Grade:
111
91,628
# Students in 4th Grade:
130
92,313
# Students in 5th Grade:
118
93,652
# Students in 6th Grade:
125
95,366
# Students in 7th Grade:
121
96,631
# Students in 8th Grade:
120
100,013
# Students in 9th Grade:
100
104,594
# Students in 10th Grade:
102
104,719
# Students in 11th Grade:
105
99,186
# Students in 12th Grade:
108
97,576
# Ungraded Students:
79
56,478
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $26,340 in this school district is less than the state median of $27,145. The school district revenue/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $23,983 is less than the state median of $26,033. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$41 MM
$36,642 MM
Spending
$37 MM
$35,142 MM
Revenue / Student
$26,340
$27,145
Spending / Student
$23,983
$26,033
Best Waldwick School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Julia A Traphagen School
Magnet School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
153 Summit Avenue
Waldwick, NJ 07463
(201) 445-0730
Waldwick, NJ 07463
(201) 445-0730
Grades: PK-5
| 425 students
Rank: #22.
Crescent Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
165 Crescent Avenue
Waldwick, NJ 07463
(201) 445-0690
Waldwick, NJ 07463
(201) 445-0690
Grades: K-5
| 333 students
Rank: #33.
Waldwick Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
155 Wyckoff Avenue
Waldwick, NJ 07463
(201) 652-9000
Waldwick, NJ 07463
(201) 652-9000
Grades: 6-8
| 379 students
Rank: #44.
Waldwick High School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
155 Wyckoff Avenue
Waldwick, NJ 07463
(201) 652-9000
Waldwick, NJ 07463
(201) 652-9000
Grades: 9-12
| 424 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Waldwick School District?
Waldwick School District manages 4 public schools serving 1,561 students.
What is the rank of Waldwick School District?
Waldwick School District is ranked #128 out of 648 school districts in New Jersey (top 20%) 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 reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%) and Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Waldwick School District?
68% of Waldwick School District students are White, 20% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Waldwick School District?
Waldwick School District has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 12:1.
What is Waldwick School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $23,983 is less than the state median of $26,033. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
Recent Articles
How Schools are Cutting More Costs in 2011
Budget cuts continue to cripple school districts across the country, forcing some schools to make major cuts creatively. Learn about the current situation and how some public schools are coping with the budget shortfalls.
Vouchers for Special Education: Are They a Good Idea?
The article examines the pros and cons of using school vouchers for special education students. It discusses how vouchers can provide more educational options for families but also raises concerns about accountability, funding for public schools, and the implementation of special education laws in private school settings.
September 27, 2024
Understanding RubricsThis article explores the fundamental principles of rubrics in education, focusing on their role as assessment tools. It breaks down the key components of rubrics, including criteria, performance levels, and descriptors. The piece also delves into the two main types of rubrics - holistic and analytic - providing authoritative definitions and explaining their unique applications in educational settings.
