Scotch Plains-fanwood School District
School District · Scotch Plains, New Jersey
Avg Rating
6.6
out of 10
Schools
8
5 elem, 2 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$21,242
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.8:1
Avg Rating
6.6
out of 10
Schools
8
5 elem, 2 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$21,242
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.8:1
Evaluating Scotch Plains-fanwood School District?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Scotch Plains-fanwood 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.
Terrill Middle School
Scotch Plains · Middle. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
J. Ackerman Coles Elementary School
Scotch Plains · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Howard B. Brunner Elementary School
Scotch Plains · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
New Jersey rank
#195 of 398
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+0.2
above New Jersey avg
Per-pupil spending
$21,242
$4,367 vs New Jersey median
District size
5,758 students
Much larger than New Jersey median
The short answer
Scotch Plains-fanwood School District ranks #195 of 398 New Jersey districts by overall school rating. Scotch Plains-fanwood School District's schools with real test data average 6.6/10 across 8 schools. Its top-rated schools are Terrill Middle School (7.9/10), J. Ackerman Coles Elementary School (7.7/10), and Howard B. Brunner Elementary School (7.5/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Top-Rated Schools in Scotch Plains-fanwood School District
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (8 of 8). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Terrill Middle School | 7.9 / 10 |
| 2 | J. Ackerman Coles Elementary School | 7.7 / 10 |
| 3 | Howard B. Brunner Elementary School | 7.5 / 10 |
| 4 | William J. Mcginn Elementary School | 7.0 / 10 |
| 5 | Malcolm E Nettingham Middle School | 6.7 / 10 |
| 6 | School One Elementary | 5.9 / 10 |
| 7 | Scotch Plains-fanwood High School | 5.5 / 10 |
| 8 | Evergreen Elementary School | 4.5 / 10 |
See all 8 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Scotch Plains-fanwood School District
Scotch Plains-fanwood School District is a Scotch Plains, New Jersey school district serving 8 schools. The district educates 5,758 students with a student-teacher ratio of 12.8:1. The district invests $21,242 per student annually.
With an average rating of 6.6/10, Scotch Plains-fanwood School District demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Terrill Middle School, which has a composite score of 7.9/10.
In standardized testing, Scotch Plains-fanwood School District students show an average math proficiency of 68.2% and ELA proficiency of 73.6%.
The district includes 5 elementary schools , 2 middle schools , and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Scotch Plains-fanwood School District, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Scotch Plains-fanwood School District with test data.
Schools in Scotch Plains-fanwood School District
8 schools Elementary Schools 5
Middle Schools 2
High Schools 1
District Details
- State
- New Jersey
- City
- Scotch Plains
- Total Enrollment
- 5,758
- Teachers (FTE)
- 451
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.0%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Scotch Plains-fanwood School District?
Scotch Plains-fanwood School District has 8 schools in total — 5 elementary, 2 middle, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Scotch Plains-fanwood School District?
The average composite rating for Scotch Plains-fanwood School District is 6.6/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Scotch Plains-fanwood School District?
Scotch Plains-fanwood School District spends $21,242 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Scotch Plains-fanwood School District?
The average student-teacher ratio in Scotch Plains-fanwood School District is 12.8:1.
What is the top-rated school in Scotch Plains-fanwood School District?
Terrill Middle School is the highest-rated school in Scotch Plains-fanwood School District with a composite score of 7.9/10.
What are the test scores in Scotch Plains-fanwood School District?
Across schools in Scotch Plains-fanwood School District with test data, the average math proficiency is 68.2% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 73.6%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Scotch Plains-fanwood School District compare to other districts in New Jersey?
Scotch Plains-fanwood School District has an average school rating of 6.6/10 across 8 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in New Jersey by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
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
- 6.6/10
- Math Proficiency
- 68.2%
- ELA Proficiency
- 73.6%
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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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