Serving 269 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Richard Byrd ranks in the top 5% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 1%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 85-89% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75-79% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 269 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 36%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in NJ
- Math Proficiency: 85-89% (Top 1%)
- Reading Proficiency: 75-79% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-59% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Richard Byrd ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Richard Byrd's student population of 269 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
269 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Richard Byrd ranks within the top 5% of all 2,201 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Richard Byrd is 0.55, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#82 out of 2201 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
85-89%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
23%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
18%
10%
Hispanic
7%
33%
Black
1%
15%
White
64%
39%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
10%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
1%
31%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Richard Byrd's ranking?
Richard Byrd is ranked #82 out of 2,201 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are Richard Byrd often compared to?
Richard Byrdis often viewed alongside schools like Clara E Coleman School, Alexander Hamilton School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
85-89% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% NJ state average), while 75-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
How many students attend Richard Byrd?
269 students attend Richard Byrd.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of Richard Byrd students are White, 18% of students are Asian, 10% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Richard Byrd?
Richard Byrd has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Richard Byrd offer ?
Richard Byrd offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Richard Byrd part of?
Richard Byrd is part of Glen Rock Public School District.
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