Montclair Public School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 11 public schools serving 6,122 students in Montclair Public 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 Montclair Public School District have an average math proficiency score of 46% (versus the New Jersey public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 62% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Montclair Public 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 86% has decreased from 93% over five school years.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-ethinity">Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.68
0.72
# American Indian Students
6 Students
2,677 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
321 Students
140,107 Students
% Asian Students
5%
10%
# Hispanic Students
908 Students
442,102 Students
% Hispanic Students
15%
33%
# Black Students
1,199 Students
195,286 Students
% Black Students
20%
15%
# White Students
3,091 Students
525,514 Students
% White Students
50%
39%
# Hawaiian Students
5 Students
2,905 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
586 Students
40,592 Students
% of Two or more races Students
10%
3%
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-grade">Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
76
50,423
# Students in K Grade:
420
85,815
# Students in 1st Grade:
419
91,199
# Students in 2nd Grade:
417
90,270
# Students in 3rd Grade:
477
91,628
# Students in 4th Grade:
440
92,313
# Students in 5th Grade:
439
93,652
# Students in 6th Grade:
420
95,366
# Students in 7th Grade:
453
96,631
# Students in 8th Grade:
473
100,013
# Students in 9th Grade:
476
104,594
# Students in 10th Grade:
504
104,719
# Students in 11th Grade:
476
99,186
# Students in 12th Grade:
473
97,576
# Ungraded Students:
159
56,478
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="district-revenue-and-spending">District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $27,406 is higher than the state median of $27,145. The school district revenue/student has grown by 11% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $26,759 is higher than the state median of $26,033. The school district spending/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
How many schools belong to Montclair Public School District?
Montclair Public School District manages 11 public schools serving 6,122 students.
What is the rank of Montclair Public School District?
Montclair Public School District is ranked #205 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. This district ranks in the top 20% of New Jersey school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Montclair Public School District?
50% of Montclair Public School District students are White, 20% of students are Black, 15% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Two or more races, and 5% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Montclair Public School District?
Montclair Public School District has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 12:1.
What is Montclair Public School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $26,759 is higher than the state median of $26,033. The school district spending/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
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Quick Stats (2024-25)
District size: 11 schools
Grades: PK-12
Enrollment: 6,122 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
Minority Enrollment: 50%
Graduation Rate
: 86% (Btm 50% in NJ)
Overall District Rank
: Top 50%
Math Proficiency
: 46% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 62% (Top 30%)
Science Proficiency
: 36% (Top 30%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
