Oakland Public School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,294 students in Oakland Public School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in New Jersey.
Public Schools in Oakland Public School District have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the New Jersey public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 71% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Oakland Public School District, which is ranked within the top 30% of all 648 school districts in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-ethinity">Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.36
0.72
# American Indian Students
3 Students
2,677 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
54 Students
140,107 Students
% Asian Students
4%
10%
# Hispanic Students
150 Students
442,102 Students
% Hispanic Students
12%
33%
# Black Students
15 Students
195,286 Students
% Black Students
1%
15%
# White Students
1,024 Students
525,514 Students
% White Students
79%
39%
# Hawaiian Students
2 Students
2,905 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
46 Students
40,592 Students
% of Two or more races Students
4%
3%
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-grade">Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
1
50,423
# Students in K Grade:
130
85,815
# Students in 1st Grade:
117
91,199
# Students in 2nd Grade:
141
90,270
# Students in 3rd Grade:
128
91,628
# Students in 4th Grade:
161
92,313
# Students in 5th Grade:
139
93,652
# Students in 6th Grade:
147
95,366
# Students in 7th Grade:
152
96,631
# Students in 8th Grade:
138
100,013
# Students in 9th Grade:
-
104,594
# Students in 10th Grade:
-
104,719
# Students in 11th Grade:
-
99,186
# Students in 12th Grade:
-
97,576
# Ungraded Students:
40
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 $31,019 is higher than the state median of $27,145. The school district revenue/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $29,124 is higher than the state median of $26,033. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
How many schools belong to Oakland Public School District?
Oakland Public School District manages 4 public schools serving 1,294 students.
What is the rank of Oakland Public School District?
Oakland Public School District is ranked #137 out of 648 school districts in New Jersey (top 30%) 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: Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Oakland Public School District?
79% of Oakland Public School District students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Oakland Public School District?
Oakland Public School District has a student/teacher ratio of 10:1, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 12:1.
What is Oakland Public School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $29,124 is higher than the state median of $26,033. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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Quick Stats (2024-25)
District size: 4 schools
Grades: PK-08
Enrollment: 1,294 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
Minority Enrollment: 21%
Overall District Rank
: Top 30% in NJ
Math Proficiency
: 50% (Top 30%)
Reading Proficiency
: 71% (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
: 30% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
