Serving 124 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Behavioral Continuum ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤20% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 6:1 is lower than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Special education school
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 124 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 6:1
- Minority Enrollment: 73%
- Graduation Rate: 40-59%
- Math Proficiency: <50%
- Reading Proficiency: ≤20%
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 10% in NJ)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Behavioral Continuum ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Diversity
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Behavioral Continuum's student population of 124 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
124 students
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Behavioral Continuum is 0.70, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)<50%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)≤20%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
23%
Student-Teacher Ratio
6:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
11%
Hispanic
40%
35%
Black
26%
14%
White
27%
37%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(10-11)40-59%
86%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
20%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Behavioral Continuum often compared to?
Behavioral Continuumis often viewed alongside schools like Autistic Continuum by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% NJ state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NJ state average).
What is the graduation rate of Behavioral Continuum?
The graduation rate of Behavioral Continuum is 40-59%, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 86%.
How many students attend Behavioral Continuum?
124 students attend Behavioral Continuum.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
40% of Behavioral Continuum students are Hispanic, 27% of students are White, 26% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Behavioral Continuum?
Behavioral Continuum has a student ration of 6:1, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Behavioral Continuum offer ?
Behavioral Continuum offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Behavioral Continuum part of?
Behavioral Continuum is part of Bergen County Special Services School District.
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