Great Meadows Regional School District
School District · Great Meadows, New Jersey
Avg Rating
7.0
out of 10
Schools
2
1 elem, 1 mid
Per-Pupil Spending
$22,201
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.5:1
Avg Rating
7.0
out of 10
Schools
2
1 elem, 1 mid
Per-Pupil Spending
$22,201
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.5:1
Evaluating Great Meadows Regional School District?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Great Meadows Regional School District as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
Shortlist starter
Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Central Elementary School
Great Meadows · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Great Meadows Regional Middle School
Great Meadows · Middle. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
New Jersey rank
#135 of 398
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+0.6
above New Jersey avg
Per-pupil spending
$22,201
$3,408 vs New Jersey median
District size
651 students
Smaller than New Jersey median
Top-Rated Schools in Great Meadows Regional School District
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (2 of 2). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Central Elementary School | 8.2 / 10 |
| 2 | Great Meadows Regional Middle School | 5.8 / 10 |
See all 2 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Great Meadows Regional School District
Great Meadows Regional School District is a Great Meadows, New Jersey school district serving 2 schools. The district educates 651 students with a student-teacher ratio of 12.5:1. The district invests $22,201 per student annually.
With an average rating of 7.0/10, Great Meadows Regional School District is among the strongest-performing districts in the state.
The highest-rated school in the district is Central Elementary School, which has a composite score of 8.2/10.
In standardized testing, Great Meadows Regional School District students show an average math proficiency of 54.6% and ELA proficiency of 63.0%.
The district includes 1 elementary school , 1 middle school .
District Map
Schools in Great Meadows Regional School District, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Great Meadows Regional School District with test data.
Schools in Great Meadows Regional School District
2 schools Elementary Schools 1
Middle Schools 1
District Details
- State
- New Jersey
- City
- Great Meadows
- Total Enrollment
- 651
- Teachers (FTE)
- 52
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.0%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Great Meadows Regional School District?
Great Meadows Regional School District has 2 schools in total — 1 elementary, 1 middle. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Great Meadows Regional School District?
The average composite rating for Great Meadows Regional School District is 7.0/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Great Meadows Regional School District?
Great Meadows Regional School District spends $22,201 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Great Meadows Regional School District?
The average student-teacher ratio in Great Meadows Regional School District is 12.5:1.
What is the top-rated school in Great Meadows Regional School District?
Central Elementary School is the highest-rated school in Great Meadows Regional School District with a composite score of 8.2/10.
What are the test scores in Great Meadows Regional School District?
Across schools in Great Meadows Regional School District with test data, the average math proficiency is 54.6% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 63.0%. 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
- 7.0/10
- Math Proficiency
- 54.6%
- ELA Proficiency
- 63.0%
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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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