For the 2024-25 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 542 students in Rockaway Borough School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
Public Schools in Rockaway Borough School District have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the New Jersey public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Rockaway Borough 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.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-ethinity">Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.62
0.72
# American Indian Students
n/a
2,677 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
45 Students
140,107 Students
% Asian Students
8%
10%
# Hispanic Students
199 Students
442,102 Students
% Hispanic Students
37%
33%
# Black Students
17 Students
195,286 Students
% Black Students
3%
15%
# White Students
269 Students
525,514 Students
% White Students
50%
39%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
2,905 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
12 Students
40,592 Students
% of Two or more races Students
2%
3%
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-grade">Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
19
50,423
# Students in K Grade:
57
85,815
# Students in 1st Grade:
66
91,199
# Students in 2nd Grade:
54
90,270
# Students in 3rd Grade:
65
91,628
# Students in 4th Grade:
56
92,313
# Students in 5th Grade:
42
93,652
# Students in 6th Grade:
59
95,366
# Students in 7th Grade:
54
96,631
# Students in 8th Grade:
57
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:
13
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 $24,699 in this school district is less than the state median of $27,145. The school district revenue/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $30,943 is higher than the state median of $26,033. The school district spending/student has declined by 6% over four school years.
How many schools belong to Rockaway Borough School District?
Rockaway Borough School District manages 2 public schools serving 542 students.
What is the rank of Rockaway Borough School District?
Rockaway Borough School District is ranked #323 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.
What is the racial composition of students in Rockaway Borough School District?
50% of Rockaway Borough School District students are White, 37% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Rockaway Borough School District?
Rockaway Borough School District has a student/teacher ratio of 10:1, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 12:1.
What is Rockaway Borough School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $30,943 is higher than the state median of $26,033. The school district spending/student has declined by 6% over four school years.
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Quick Stats (2024-25)
District size: 2 schools
Grades: PK-08
Enrollment: 542 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
Minority Enrollment: 50%
Overall District Rank
: Bottom 50% in NJ
Math Proficiency
: 39% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 47% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 25-29% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
