Top Rankings
Watchung Borough School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 664 students in Watchung Borough 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 Watchung Borough School District have an average math proficiency score of 59% (versus the New Jersey public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 70% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (NJ)
# Schools
2 Schools
2,562 Schools
# Students
664 Students
1,349,863 Students
# Teachers
63 Teachers
115,897 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
District Rank
Watchung Borough 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.
Overall District Rank
#104 out of 650 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
58%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
23%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.67
0.72
# American Indian Students
n/a
2,677 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
145 Students
140,107 Students
% Asian Students
22%
10%
# Hispanic Students
101 Students
442,102 Students
% Hispanic Students
15%
33%
# Black Students
49 Students
195,286 Students
% Black Students
7%
15%
# White Students
337 Students
525,514 Students
% White Students
51%
39%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
2,905 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
31 Students
40,592 Students
% of Two or more races Students
5%
3%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
31
50,423
# Students in K Grade:
83
85,815
# Students in 1st Grade:
61
91,199
# Students in 2nd Grade:
73
90,270
# Students in 3rd Grade:
73
91,628
# Students in 4th Grade:
78
92,313
# Students in 5th Grade:
66
93,652
# Students in 6th Grade:
65
95,366
# Students in 7th Grade:
68
96,631
# Students in 8th Grade:
55
100,013
# Students in 9th Grade:
-
104,594
# Students in 10th Grade:
-
104,719
# Students in 11th Grade:
-
99,186
# Students in 12th Grade:
-
97,576
# Ungraded Students:
11
56,478
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $23,913 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 $22,691 is less than the state median of $26,033. The school district spending/student has declined by 11% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$16 MM
$36,642 MM
Spending
$15 MM
$35,142 MM
Revenue / Student
$23,913
$27,145
Spending / Student
$22,691
$26,033
Best Watchung Borough School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Valley View School
Magnet School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
50 Valley View Road
Watchung, NJ 07069
(908) 755-4422
Watchung, NJ 07069
(908) 755-4422
Grades: 5-8
| 254 students
Rank: #22.
Bayberry School
Magnet School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
113 Bayberry Lane
Watchung, NJ 07069
(908) 755-8184
Watchung, NJ 07069
(908) 755-8184
Grades: PK-4
| 410 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Watchung Borough School District?
Watchung Borough School District manages 2 public schools serving 664 students.
What is the rank of Watchung Borough School District?
Watchung Borough School District is ranked #100 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 overall rank (Top 20%), Highest math proficiency (Top 20%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%), Highest science proficiency (Top 20%) and Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Watchung Borough School District?
51% of Watchung Borough School District students are White, 22% of students are Asian, 15% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Black, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Watchung Borough School District?
Watchung Borough School District has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 12:1.
What is Watchung Borough School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $22,691 is less than the state median of $26,033. The school district spending/student has declined by 11% over four school years.
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