West Essex Regional School District
School District · North Caldwell, New Jersey
Avg Rating
7.9
out of 10
Schools
2
1 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$29,572
Student-Teacher Ratio
10.8:1
Avg Rating
7.9
out of 10
Schools
2
1 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$29,572
Student-Teacher Ratio
10.8:1
Evaluating West Essex Regional School District?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge West Essex Regional School District as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
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West Essex High School
North Caldwell · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
West Essex Middle School
North Caldwell · Middle. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
New Jersey rank
#29 of 398
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+1.6
above New Jersey avg
Per-pupil spending
$29,572
+$3,963 vs New Jersey median
District size
1,694 students
Typical than New Jersey median
Top-Rated Schools in West Essex 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 | West Essex High School | 8.2 / 10 |
| 2 | West Essex Middle School | 7.7 / 10 |
See all 2 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About West Essex Regional School District
West Essex Regional School District is a North Caldwell, New Jersey school district serving 2 schools. The district educates 1,694 students with a student-teacher ratio of 10.8:1. The district invests $29,572 per student annually.
With an average rating of 7.9/10, West Essex Regional School District is among the strongest-performing districts in the state.
The highest-rated school in the district is West Essex High School, which has a composite score of 8.2/10.
In standardized testing, West Essex Regional School District students show an average math proficiency of 60.8% and ELA proficiency of 76.0%.
The district includes 1 middle school , and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in West Essex Regional School District, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in West Essex Regional School District with test data.
Schools in West Essex Regional School District
2 schools Middle Schools 1
High Schools 1
District Details
- State
- New Jersey
- City
- North Caldwell
- Total Enrollment
- 1,694
- Teachers (FTE)
- 157
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.0%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in West Essex Regional School District?
West Essex 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 West Essex Regional School District?
The average composite rating for West Essex Regional School District is 7.9/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in West Essex Regional School District?
West Essex Regional School District spends $29,572 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in West Essex Regional School District?
The average student-teacher ratio in West Essex Regional School District is 10.8:1.
What is the top-rated school in West Essex Regional School District?
West Essex High School is the highest-rated school in West Essex Regional School District with a composite score of 8.2/10.
What are the test scores in West Essex Regional School District?
Across schools in West Essex Regional School District with test data, the average math proficiency is 60.8% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 76.0%. 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
- 7.9/10
- Math Proficiency
- 60.8%
- ELA Proficiency
- 76.0%
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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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