River Dell Regional School District
School District · River Edge, New Jersey
Avg Rating
8.3
out of 10
Schools
2
1 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$27,621
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.5:1
Avg Rating
8.3
out of 10
Schools
2
1 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$27,621
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.5:1
Evaluating River Dell Regional School District?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge River Dell 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.
River Dell Middle School
River Edge · Middle. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
River Dell Regional High School
Oradell · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
New Jersey rank
#13 of 398
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+1.9
above New Jersey avg
Per-pupil spending
$27,621
+$2,012 vs New Jersey median
District size
1,609 students
Smaller than New Jersey median
Top-Rated Schools in River Dell 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 | River Dell Middle School | 8.5 / 10 |
| 2 | River Dell Regional High School | 8.1 / 10 |
See all 2 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About River Dell Regional School District
River Dell Regional School District is a River Edge, New Jersey school district serving 2 schools. The district educates 1,609 students with a student-teacher ratio of 11.5:1. The district invests $27,621 per student annually.
With an average rating of 8.3/10, River Dell Regional School District is among the strongest-performing districts in the state.
The highest-rated school in the district is River Dell Middle School, which has a composite score of 8.5/10.
In standardized testing, River Dell Regional School District students show an average math proficiency of 71.8% and ELA proficiency of 79.0%.
The district includes 1 middle school , and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in River Dell Regional School District, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in River Dell Regional School District with test data.
Schools in River Dell Regional School District
2 schools Middle Schools 1
High Schools 1
District Details
- State
- New Jersey
- City
- River Edge
- Total Enrollment
- 1,609
- Teachers (FTE)
- 140
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.0%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in River Dell Regional School District?
River Dell Regional School District has 2 schools in total — 1 middle, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for River Dell Regional School District?
The average composite rating for River Dell Regional School District is 8.3/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in River Dell Regional School District?
River Dell Regional School District spends $27,621 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in River Dell Regional School District?
The average student-teacher ratio in River Dell Regional School District is 11.5:1.
What is the top-rated school in River Dell Regional School District?
River Dell Middle School is the highest-rated school in River Dell Regional School District with a composite score of 8.5/10.
What are the test scores in River Dell Regional School District?
Across schools in River Dell Regional School District with test data, the average math proficiency is 71.8% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 79.0%. 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
- 8.3/10
- Math Proficiency
- 71.8%
- ELA Proficiency
- 79.0%
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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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