Very Good
#677 of 2,466 schools in NJ
Top 27% in state
Emerson JR SR High
High School · Emerson Public School District · Emerson, NJ
A high school in Emerson, NJ where students score 7 points below what's typical for similar communities.
131 Main Street, Emerson, NJ 07630
- Math 58% vs NJ 35% (2025)
- Reading 55% vs NJ 55% (2025)
- 87.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Emerson JR SR High score 57% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 63%).
2025 NJSLA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NJ average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 11 points since 2021, reaching 57% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 55% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 68% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 40 test records from NJ state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Emerson JR SR High sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the New York map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 37Car-Dependent
- Bike 50Bikeable
- City Safety: Low95/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Emerson), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$153,963
Median home value
$626,000
Median rent
$1,926/mo
College educated
55.2%
Homeownership
89.1%
Poverty rate
2.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 07630; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Emerson Public School District
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #3 of 3
- District spending per student
- $25,609NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 3.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Emerson JR SR High is listed in Emerson Public School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Emerson JR SR High
Emerson JR SR High is a public high school in Emerson, NJ, part of Emerson Public School District, serving approximately 446 students in grades 7th-12th with a 9.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 out of 10 and ranks #677 of 2,466 schools in NJ. State assessment records show 55% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 68% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Emerson JR SR High
What grades does Emerson JR SR High serve?
Emerson JR SR High serves students in grades 7th through 12th.
How many students attend Emerson JR SR High?
Emerson JR SR High has an enrollment of approximately 446 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Emerson JR SR High?
The student-teacher ratio at Emerson JR SR High is 9.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Emerson JR SR High rank in NJ?
Emerson JR SR High ranks #677 of 2,466 schools in NJ.
What is Emerson JR SR High's MySchoolScout rating?
Emerson JR SR High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Emerson JR SR High?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Emerson JR SR High has 55% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 68% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Emerson JR SR High a charter school?
No, Emerson JR SR High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Emerson JR SR High a Title I school?
No, Emerson JR SR High is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Emerson JR SR High?
9.0% of students at Emerson JR SR High qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 7th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 446
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 9.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 46
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Bergen County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 6.7%
- Phone
- (201) 262-4447
- 4-Year Graduation
- 87.0%
- Area population (ZIP 07630)
- 7,263
- Area average commute
- 29.5 min
- Area median age
- 47.9
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 NJSLA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 NJSLA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 NJSLA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 NJSLA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- State assessments · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 07630; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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