Serving 610 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Norwood Public School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 76% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Asian), which is equal to the New Jersey state average of 61% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Norwood Public School ranks within the top 20% of all 2,201 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Norwood Public School is 0.67, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% NJ state average), while 76% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
How many students attend Norwood Public School?
610 students attend Norwood Public School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
40% of Norwood Public School students are Asian, 39% of students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Norwood Public School?
Norwood Public School has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Norwood Public School offer ?
Norwood Public School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Norwood Public School part of?
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