River Edge School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 5%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 1,191 students in River Edge School District. This district's average elementary testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 5% of public elementary schools in New Jersey.
Public Elementary Schools in River Edge School District have an average math proficiency score of 79% (versus the New Jersey public elementary school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 83% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the New Jersey public elementary school average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
River Edge School District, which is ranked within the top 5% 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
0.67
0.72
# American Indian Students
n/a
1,932 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
408 Students
91,801 Students
% Asian Students
34%
11%
# Hispanic Students
168 Students
291,974 Students
% Hispanic Students
14%
33%
# Black Students
29 Students
132,419 Students
% Black Students
3%
15%
# White Students
528 Students
330,957 Students
% White Students
44%
38%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
1,850 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
58 Students
29,300 Students
% of Two or more races Students
5%
3%
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-grade">Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
19
34,413
# Students in K Grade:
134
81,082
# Students in 1st Grade:
170
91,199
# Students in 2nd Grade:
161
90,270
# Students in 3rd Grade:
174
91,628
# Students in 4th Grade:
160
92,313
# Students in 5th Grade:
168
93,652
# Students in 6th Grade:
165
95,366
# Students in 7th Grade:
-
77,510
# Students in 8th Grade:
-
79,087
# Students in 9th Grade:
-
3,808
# Students in 10th Grade:
-
3,645
# Students in 11th Grade:
-
3,273
# Students in 12th Grade:
-
2,980
# Ungraded Students:
40
40,176
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="district-revenue-and-spending">District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $21,794 in this school district is less 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 $20,000 is less 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: 2 schools
Grades: PK-06
Enrollment: 1,191 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Minority Enrollment: 56%
Overall District Rank
: Top 5% in NJ
Math Proficiency
: 80% (Top 5%)
Reading Proficiency
: 83% (Top 5%)
Science Proficiency
: 60-64% (Top 5%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
