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East Rutherford School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 787 students in East Rutherford 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 East Rutherford School District have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the New Jersey public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Jersey public school average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (NJ)
# Schools
3 Schools
2,556 Schools
# Students
787 Students
1,355,555 Students
# Teachers
77 Teachers
116,382 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
East Rutherford School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 642 school districts in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
Overall District Rank
#306 out of 648 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
23%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.67
0.72
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
13%
11%
% Hispanic
47%
35%
% Black
5%
14%
% White
32%
37%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $29,282 is higher than the state median of $27,031. The school district revenue/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $35,949 is higher than the state median of $25,924. The school district spending/student has grown by 35% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$23 MM
$36,642 MM
Spending
$28 MM
$35,142 MM
Revenue / Student
$29,282
$27,031
Spending / Student
$35,949
$25,924
Best East Rutherford School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Mckenzie School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
125 Carlton Avenue
East Rutherford, NJ 07073
(201) 531-1235
East Rutherford, NJ 07073
(201) 531-1235
Gr: PK-3 | 369 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #22.
Alfred S. Faust Middle School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
100 Uhland Street
East Rutherford, NJ 07073
(201) 804-3100
East Rutherford, NJ 07073
(201) 804-3100
Gr: 6-8 | 240 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: n/an/a
258 Grove Street
East Rutherford, NJ 07073
(201) 636-7340
East Rutherford, NJ 07073
(201) 636-7340
Gr: 4-5 | 178 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to East Rutherford School District?
East Rutherford School District manages 3 public schools serving 787 students.
What is the rank of East Rutherford School District?
East Rutherford School District is ranked #306 out of 642 school districts in New Jersey (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of New Jersey school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in East Rutherford School District?
47% of East Rutherford School District students are Hispanic, 32% of students are White, 13% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Black, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of East Rutherford School District?
East Rutherford School District has a student/teacher ratio of 10:1, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 12:1.
What is East Rutherford School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $35,949 is higher than the state median of $25,924. The school district spending/student has grown by 35% over four school years.
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