Essex Fells School District
School District · Essex Fells, New Jersey
Avg Rating
9.2
out of 10
Schools
1
1 elem
Per-Pupil Spending
$29,119
Student-Teacher Ratio
10.4:1
Avg Rating
9.2
out of 10
Schools
1
1 elem
Per-Pupil Spending
$29,119
Student-Teacher Ratio
10.4:1
How this district compares
Per-pupil spending
$29,119
+$3,510 vs New Jersey median
District size
250 students
Smaller than New Jersey median
About Essex Fells School District
Essex Fells School District is a Essex Fells, New Jersey school district serving 1 schools. The district educates 250 students with a student-teacher ratio of 10.4:1. The district invests $29,119 per student annually.
With an average rating of 9.2/10, Essex Fells School District is among the strongest-performing districts in the state.
The highest-rated school in the district is Essex Fells Elementary School, which has a composite score of 9.2/10.
In standardized testing, Essex Fells School District students show an average math proficiency of 79.3% and ELA proficiency of 88.2%.
The district includes 1 elementary school .
District Map
Schools in Essex Fells School District, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Essex Fells School District with test data.
Schools in Essex Fells School District
1 schools Elementary Schools 1
District Details
- State
- New Jersey
- City
- Essex Fells
- Total Enrollment
- 250
- Teachers (FTE)
- 24
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.0%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Essex Fells School District?
Essex Fells 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 Essex Fells School District?
The average composite rating for Essex Fells School District is 9.2/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Essex Fells School District?
Essex Fells School District spends $29,119 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Essex Fells School District?
The average student-teacher ratio in Essex Fells School District is 10.4:1.
What is the top-rated school in Essex Fells School District?
Essex Fells Elementary School is the highest-rated school in Essex Fells School District with a composite score of 9.2/10.
What are the test scores in Essex Fells School District?
Across schools in Essex Fells School District with test data, the average math proficiency is 79.3% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 88.2%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings are based on a comprehensive methodology that weighs Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 9.2/10
- Math Proficiency
- 79.3%
- ELA Proficiency
- 88.2%
Resources
How We Rate Schools
Every school receives a composite score from 1 to 10 based on four pillars: Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Scores are built from publicly available data including standardized test results, enrollment figures, and school climate indicators.
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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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