For the 2024-25 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,209 students in Wood-Ridge 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 Wood-Ridge School District have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the New Jersey public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 50% 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
3 Schools
2,562 Schools
# Students
1,209 Students
1,349,863 Students
# Teachers
101 Teachers
115,897 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
District Rank
Wood-Ridge 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
#262 out of 650 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
19%
23%
Graduation Rate
80-84%
85%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.64
0.72
# American Indian Students
1 Student
2,677 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
142 Students
140,107 Students
% Asian Students
12%
10%
# Hispanic Students
384 Students
442,102 Students
% Hispanic Students
32%
33%
# Black Students
49 Students
195,286 Students
% Black Students
4%
15%
# White Students
609 Students
525,514 Students
% White Students
50%
39%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
2,905 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
22 Students
40,592 Students
% of Two or more races Students
2%
3%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
2
50,423
# Students in K Grade:
98
85,815
# Students in 1st Grade:
129
91,199
# Students in 2nd Grade:
98
90,270
# Students in 3rd Grade:
86
91,628
# Students in 4th Grade:
60
92,313
# Students in 5th Grade:
86
93,652
# Students in 6th Grade:
98
95,366
# Students in 7th Grade:
77
96,631
# Students in 8th Grade:
86
100,013
# Students in 9th Grade:
88
104,594
# Students in 10th Grade:
109
104,719
# Students in 11th Grade:
66
99,186
# Students in 12th Grade:
104
97,576
# Ungraded Students:
22
56,478
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $22,728 in this school district is less than the state median of $27,145. The school district revenue/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $21,079 is less than the state median of $26,033. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$28 MM
$36,642 MM
Spending
$26 MM
$35,142 MM
Revenue / Student
$22,728
$27,145
Spending / Student
$21,079
$26,033
Best Wood-Ridge School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Catherine E. Doyle Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
250 Wood Ridge Ave
Wood Ridge, NJ 07075
(201) 933-6777
Wood Ridge, NJ 07075
(201) 933-6777
Grades: PK-3
| 435 students
Rank: #22.
Wood-ridge Intermediate School
Magnet School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
151 First Street
Wood Ridge, NJ 07075
(201) 933-6777
Wood Ridge, NJ 07075
(201) 933-6777
Grades: 4-6
| 244 students
Rank: #33.
Wood-ridge Jr/sr High School
Magnet School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
258 Hackensack St
Wood Ridge, NJ 07075
(201) 933-6777
Wood Ridge, NJ 07075
(201) 933-6777
Grades: 7-12
| 530 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Wood-Ridge School District?
Wood-Ridge School District manages 3 public schools serving 1,209 students.
What is the rank of Wood-Ridge School District?
Wood-Ridge School District is ranked #262 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.
What is the racial composition of students in Wood-Ridge School District?
50% of Wood-Ridge School District students are White, 32% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Wood-Ridge School District?
Wood-Ridge School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is equal to the New Jersey state average of 12:1.
What is Wood-Ridge School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $21,079 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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