Serving 453 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Spring Garden 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 50-54% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 453 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 40%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in NJ
- Math Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-29% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
School Overview
Spring Garden School's student population of 453 students has grown by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
453 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Spring Garden 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 Spring Garden School is 0.58, 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
#527 out of 2201 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
23%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
10%
10%
Hispanic
23%
33%
Black
3%
15%
White
60%
39%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
3%
31%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Spring Garden School's ranking?
Spring Garden School is ranked #527 out of 2,201 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are Spring Garden School often compared to?
Spring Garden Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Radcliffe School, Lincoln School, Yantacaw School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% NJ state average), while 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
How many students attend Spring Garden School?
453 students attend Spring Garden School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of Spring Garden School students are White, 23% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Spring Garden School?
Spring Garden School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Spring Garden School offer ?
Spring Garden School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Spring Garden School part of?
Spring Garden School is part of Nutley Public School District.
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