Califon Borough School District
School District · Califon, New Jersey
Avg Rating
8.0
out of 10
Schools
1
1 elem
Per-Pupil Spending
$36,628
Student-Teacher Ratio
6.1:1
Avg Rating
8.0
out of 10
Schools
1
1 elem
Per-Pupil Spending
$36,628
Student-Teacher Ratio
6.1:1
Evaluating Califon Borough School District?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Califon Borough School District as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
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Califon Public School
Califon · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Per-pupil spending
$36,628
+$11,019 vs New Jersey median
District size
85 students
Smaller than New Jersey median
Top-Rated Schools in Califon Borough School District
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (1 of 1). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Califon Public School | 8.0 / 10 |
See all 1 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Califon Borough School District
Califon Borough School District is a Califon, New Jersey school district serving 1 schools. The district educates 85 students with a student-teacher ratio of 6.1:1. The district invests $36,628 per student annually.
With an average rating of 8.0/10, Califon Borough School District is among the strongest-performing districts in the state.
The highest-rated school in the district is Califon Public School, which has a composite score of 8.0/10.
In standardized testing, Califon Borough School District students show an average math proficiency of 60.1% and ELA proficiency of 69.7%.
The district includes 1 elementary school .
District Map
Schools in Califon Borough School District, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Califon Borough School District with test data.
District Details
- State
- New Jersey
- City
- Califon
- Total Enrollment
- 85
- Teachers (FTE)
- 14
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.0%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Califon Borough School District?
Califon Borough School District has 1 schools in total — 1 elementary. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Califon Borough School District?
The average composite rating for Califon Borough School District is 8.0/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Califon Borough School District?
Califon Borough School District spends $36,628 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Califon Borough School District?
The average student-teacher ratio in Califon Borough School District is 6.1:1.
What is the top-rated school in Califon Borough School District?
Califon Public School is the highest-rated school in Califon Borough School District with a composite score of 8.0/10.
What are the test scores in Califon Borough School District?
Across schools in Califon Borough School District with test data, the average math proficiency is 60.1% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 69.7%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 8.0/10
- Math Proficiency
- 60.1%
- ELA Proficiency
- 69.7%
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, New Jersey Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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