Northfield City School District
School District · Northfield, New Jersey
Avg Rating
7.6
out of 10
Schools
2
1 elem, 1 mid
Enrollment
947
Student-Teacher Ratio
10.4:1
Avg Rating
7.6
out of 10
Schools
2
1 elem, 1 mid
Enrollment
947
Student-Teacher Ratio
10.4:1
Evaluating Northfield City School District?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Northfield City School District as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
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Northfield Community Elementary School
Northfield · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Northfield Community Middle School
Northfield · Middle. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
New Jersey rank
#61 of 398
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+1.2
above New Jersey avg
Per-pupil spending
$23,984
$1,625 vs New Jersey median
District size
947 students
Smaller than New Jersey median
Top-Rated Schools in Northfield City 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 | Northfield Community Elementary School | 8.0 / 10 |
| 2 | Northfield Community Middle School | 7.2 / 10 |
See all 2 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Northfield City School District
Northfield City School District is a Northfield, New Jersey school district serving 2 schools.The district educates 947 students with a student-teacher ratio of 10.4:1. District-level spending was $23,984 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).
With an average rating of 7.6/10, Northfield City School District is among the strongest-performing districts in the state.
The highest-rated school in the district is Northfield Community Elementary School, which has a composite score of 8.0/10.
In standardized testing, Northfield City School District students show an average math proficiency of 58.4% and ELA proficiency of 59.6%.
The district includes 1 elementary school, 1 middle school.
District Map
Schools in Northfield City School District, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Northfield City School District with test data.
Schools in Northfield City School District
2 schoolsElementary Schools1
Middle Schools1
District Details
- State
- New Jersey
- City
- Northfield
- Total Enrollment
- 947
- Teachers (FTE)
- 91
- District spending per student
- $23,984NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- Child poverty rate
- 8.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
- District directory year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Northfield City School District?
Northfield City 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 Northfield City School District?
The average composite rating for Northfield City School District is 7.6/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the district spending per student in Northfield City School District?
Northfield City School District's district-level spending was $23,984 per student in fiscal year 2023, according to NCES F-33. This is district context, not an individual-school expense.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Northfield City School District?
The average student-teacher ratio in Northfield City School District is 10.4:1.
What is the top-rated school in Northfield City School District?
Northfield Community Elementary School is the highest-rated school in Northfield City School District with a composite score of 8.0/10.
What are the test scores in Northfield City School District?
Across schools in Northfield City School District with test data, the average math proficiency is 58.4% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 59.6%. 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
- 7.6/10
- Math Proficiency
- 58.4%
- ELA Proficiency
- 59.6%
How we rate schools
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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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