Ridgefield School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,576 students in Ridgefield School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
Public Schools in Ridgefield School District have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the New Jersey public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Jersey public school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Ridgefield School District, which is ranked within the bottom 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 80-84% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-ethinity">Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.67
0.72
# American Indian Students
2 Students
2,677 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
335 Students
140,107 Students
% Asian Students
21%
10%
# Hispanic Students
750 Students
442,102 Students
% Hispanic Students
48%
33%
# Black Students
60 Students
195,286 Students
% Black Students
4%
15%
# White Students
405 Students
525,514 Students
% White Students
26%
39%
# Hawaiian Students
5 Students
2,905 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
18 Students
40,592 Students
% of Two or more races Students
1%
3%
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-grade">Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
25
50,423
# Students in K Grade:
82
85,815
# Students in 1st Grade:
85
91,199
# Students in 2nd Grade:
111
90,270
# Students in 3rd Grade:
78
91,628
# Students in 4th Grade:
103
92,313
# Students in 5th Grade:
105
93,652
# Students in 6th Grade:
96
95,366
# Students in 7th Grade:
110
96,631
# Students in 8th Grade:
112
100,013
# Students in 9th Grade:
131
104,594
# Students in 10th Grade:
108
104,719
# Students in 11th Grade:
124
99,186
# Students in 12th Grade:
101
97,576
# Ungraded Students:
205
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 $30,468 is higher than the state median of $27,145. The school district revenue/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $29,110 is higher than the state median of $26,033. The school district spending/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
How many schools belong to Ridgefield School District?
Ridgefield School District manages 4 public schools serving 1,576 students.
What is the rank of Ridgefield School District?
Ridgefield School District is ranked #330 out of 648 school districts in New Jersey (bottom 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%)
What is the racial composition of students in Ridgefield School District?
48% of Ridgefield School District students are Hispanic, 26% of students are White, 21% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Ridgefield School District?
Ridgefield School District has a student/teacher ratio of 10:1, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 12:1.
What is Ridgefield School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $29,110 is higher than the state median of $26,033. The school district spending/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
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Quick Stats (2024-25)
District size: 4 schools
Grades: PK-12
Enrollment: 1,576 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
Minority Enrollment: 74%
Graduation Rate
: 80-84% (Btm 50% in NJ)
Overall District Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 33% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 53% (Top 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 24% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
