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#1115 of 2,466 schools in NJ
Top 45% in state
James Caldwell High School
High School · Caldwell-west School District · West Caldwell, NJ
A Caldwell-west School District high school where students score 4 points below what's typical for similar communities.
265 WESTVILLE AVE, West Caldwell, NJ 07006
- Math 55% vs NJ 44% (2025)
- Reading 64% vs NJ 50% (2025)
- 93.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at James Caldwell High School score 60% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 64%).
2025 NJSLA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NJ average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 12 points since 2021, reaching 60% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 53% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 73% (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
8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where James Caldwell High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 54Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 37Somewhat 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
3 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Essex County West Caldwell TechEnrollment path unverified | 6.5 | 9–12 | 0.8 mi | 349 | Compare → |
| Essex Valley SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.0private | 6–12 | 1.2 mi | 67 | Compare → |
| Mount Saint Dominic AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.2private | 9–12 | 1.3 mi | 229 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Caldwell-west School District
- Schools in district
- 7
- Rank in district
- #4 of 7
- District spending per student
- $24,479NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 3.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
James Caldwell High School is listed in Caldwell-West School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About James Caldwell High School
James Caldwell High School is a public high school in West Caldwell, NJ, part of Caldwell-west School District, serving approximately 772 students in grades 9th-12th with a 10:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 out of 10 and ranks #1,115 of 2,466 schools in NJ. State assessment records show 53% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 73% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about James Caldwell High School
What grades does James Caldwell High School serve?
James Caldwell High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend James Caldwell High School?
James Caldwell High School has an enrollment of approximately 772 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at James Caldwell High School?
The student-teacher ratio at James Caldwell High School is 10:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does James Caldwell High School rank in NJ?
James Caldwell High School ranks #1,115 of 2,466 schools in NJ.
What is James Caldwell High School's MySchoolScout rating?
James Caldwell High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 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 James Caldwell High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, James Caldwell High School has 53% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 73% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is James Caldwell High School a charter school?
No, James Caldwell High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is James Caldwell High School a Title I school?
No, James Caldwell High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for James Caldwell High School?
8.0% of students at James Caldwell High School 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
- 772
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 77
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Essex County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 9.5%
- Phone
- (973) 228-6981
- 4-Year Graduation
- 93.0%
- 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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