Serving 386 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Rockaway Valley School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 58% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 68% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 386 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 22%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in NJ
- Math Proficiency: 58% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 68% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Rockaway Valley School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Student Attention
School Overview
Rockaway Valley School's student population of 386 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 41 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
386 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
41 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Rockaway Valley School ranks within the top 30% of all 2,201 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Rockaway Valley School is 0.38, 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
#443 out of 2201 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
58%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
68%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
23%
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
9%
10%
Hispanic
10%
33%
Black
1%
15%
White
78%
39%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
2%
31%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13)
1%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Rockaway Valley School's ranking?
Rockaway Valley School is ranked #443 out of 2,201 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are Rockaway Valley School often compared to?
Rockaway Valley Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Riverdale School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
58% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% NJ state average), while 68% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
How many students attend Rockaway Valley School?
386 students attend Rockaway Valley School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of Rockaway Valley School students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Rockaway Valley School?
Rockaway Valley School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Rockaway Valley School offer ?
Rockaway Valley School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Rockaway Valley School part of?
Rockaway Valley School is part of Boonton Township School District.
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