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Rockaway Valley School

11 Valley Road
Boonton, NJ 07005
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 30%
Serving 386 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Rockaway Valley School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 58% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 68% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 61% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 386 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 22%
  • : Top 30% in NJ
  • : 58% (Top 30%)
  • : 68% (Top 20%)
  • : 30-34% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings

Rockaway Valley School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:

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Attribute
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Rockaway Valley School's student population of 386 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 41 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
386 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
41 teachers
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Students by Grade
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
Rockaway Valley School ranks within the top 30% of all 2,201 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Rockaway Valley School is 0.38, 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.
This School
State Level (NJ)
#443 out of 2201 schools
(Top 30%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Rockaway Valley School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
58%
36%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Rockaway Valley School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
68%
49%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Rockaway Valley School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of New Jersey by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
30-34%
23%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Rockaway Valley School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
11:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
9%
10%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Rockaway Valley School and the percentage of Asian public school students in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
10%
33%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Rockaway Valley School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
1%
15%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Rockaway Valley School and the percentage of Black public school students in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
78%
39%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Rockaway Valley School and the percentage of White public school students in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Rockaway Valley School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Rockaway Valley School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in New Jersey.
0.38
This chart displays the diversity score of Rockaway Valley School and the public school average diversity score of New Jersey by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
2%
31%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Rockaway Valley School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13)
1%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Rockaway Valley School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2012-13 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is Rockaway Valley School's ranking?
Rockaway Valley School is ranked #443 out of 2,201 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are Rockaway Valley School often compared to?
Rockaway Valley Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Riverdale School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
58% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% NJ state average), while 68% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
How many students attend Rockaway Valley School?
386 students attend Rockaway Valley School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of Rockaway Valley School students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Rockaway Valley School?
Rockaway Valley School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Rockaway Valley School offer ?
Rockaway Valley School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Rockaway Valley School part of?
Rockaway Valley School is part of Boonton Township School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 386 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 22%
  • : Top 30%
  • : 58% (Top 30%)
  • : 68% (Top 20%)
  • : 30-34% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

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