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#1182 of 2,466 schools in NJ
Top 48% in state
Essex County West Caldwell Tech
High School · Essex County Schools of Technology · West Caldwell, NJ
An Essex County Schools of Technology high school where students score 16 points above what's typical for similar communities.
620 Passaic Ave, West Caldwell, NJ 07006
- Math 29% vs NJ 44% (2025)
- Reading 54% vs NJ 50% (2025)
- 92.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Essex County West Caldwell Tech score 42% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 26%).
2025 NJSLA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NJ average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 15 points since 2021, reaching 42% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 36% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 59% (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 32 test records from NJ state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
75.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Essex County West Caldwell Tech 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 62Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 42Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low18/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$148,645
Median home value
$667,300
Median rent
$1,973/mo
College educated
64.9%
Homeownership
73.5%
Poverty rate
3.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 07006; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Essex Valley SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.0private | 6–12 | 0.7 mi | 67 | Compare → |
| James Caldwell High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.6 | 9–12 | 0.8 mi | 772 | Compare → |
| New BeginningsPrivate · tuition | 7.8private | PK–12 | 1.3 mi | 154 | Compare → |
| Glenview AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.7private | 3–9 | 1.4 mi | 38 | Compare → |
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.
Essex County Schools of Technology
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #3 of 3
- District spending per student
- $32,080NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
Essex County West Caldwell Tech is listed in Essex County Schools of Technology; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Essex County West Caldwell Tech
Essex County West Caldwell Tech is a public high school in West Caldwell, NJ, part of Essex County Schools of Technology, serving approximately 349 students in grades 9th-12th with a 9.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 out of 10 and ranks #1,182 of 2,466 schools in NJ. State assessment records show 36% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 59% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Essex County West Caldwell Tech
What grades does Essex County West Caldwell Tech serve?
Essex County West Caldwell Tech serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Essex County West Caldwell Tech?
Essex County West Caldwell Tech has an enrollment of approximately 349 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Essex County West Caldwell Tech?
The student-teacher ratio at Essex County West Caldwell Tech is 9.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Essex County West Caldwell Tech rank in NJ?
Essex County West Caldwell Tech ranks #1,182 of 2,466 schools in NJ.
What is Essex County West Caldwell Tech's MySchoolScout rating?
Essex County West Caldwell Tech has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 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 Essex County West Caldwell Tech?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Essex County West Caldwell Tech has 36% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 59% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Essex County West Caldwell Tech a charter school?
No, Essex County West Caldwell Tech is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Essex County West Caldwell Tech a Title I school?
No, Essex County West Caldwell Tech is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Essex County West Caldwell Tech?
75.1% of students at Essex County West Caldwell Tech 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
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 349
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 9.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 37
- Type
- vocational
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Essex County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 10.9%
- Phone
- (973) 412-2205
- 4-Year Graduation
- 92.0%
- Area population (ZIP 07006)
- 26,417
- Area average commute
- 27.6 min
- Area median age
- 42.8
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 07006; 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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