South Hackensack School District
School District · South Hackensack, New Jersey
Avg Rating
5.8
out of 10
Schools
1
1 elem
Per-Pupil Spending
$31,630
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
Avg Rating
5.8
out of 10
Schools
1
1 elem
Per-Pupil Spending
$31,630
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
Evaluating South Hackensack School District?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge South Hackensack School District as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
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Memorial School
South Hackensack · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Per-pupil spending
$31,630
+$6,021 vs New Jersey median
District size
265 students
Smaller than New Jersey median
Top-Rated Schools in South Hackensack School District
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (1 of 1). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Memorial School | 5.8 / 10 |
See all 1 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About South Hackensack School District
South Hackensack School District is a South Hackensack, New Jersey school district serving 1 schools. The district educates 265 students with a student-teacher ratio of 11:1. The district invests $31,630 per student annually.
With an average rating of 5.8/10, South Hackensack School District demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Memorial School, which has a composite score of 5.8/10.
In standardized testing, South Hackensack School District students show an average math proficiency of 50.0% and ELA proficiency of 70.4%.
The district includes 1 elementary school .
District Map
Schools in South Hackensack School District, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in South Hackensack School District with test data.
District Details
- State
- New Jersey
- City
- South Hackensack
- Total Enrollment
- 265
- Teachers (FTE)
- 24
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.2%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in South Hackensack School District?
South Hackensack 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 South Hackensack School District?
The average composite rating for South Hackensack School District is 5.8/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in South Hackensack School District?
South Hackensack School District spends $31,630 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in South Hackensack School District?
The average student-teacher ratio in South Hackensack School District is 11:1.
What is the top-rated school in South Hackensack School District?
Memorial School is the highest-rated school in South Hackensack School District with a composite score of 5.8/10.
What are the test scores in South Hackensack School District?
Across schools in South Hackensack School District with test data, the average math proficiency is 50.0% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 70.4%. 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
- 5.8/10
- Math Proficiency
- 50.0%
- ELA Proficiency
- 70.4%
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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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