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#1564 of 2,466 schools in NJ
Northern Valley Central
School · Northern Valley Regional High School District · Norwood, NJ
A Northern Valley Regional High School District school serving grades Pre-K – 12th.
200 Summit Street, Norwood, NJ 07648
- 6.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Estimated academic score. This school does not have standardized test data. Based on NJ statewide data.Learn more
Academics
Partial Profile · 3/4 metricsRequires 2+ years of test data
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Component weights adjusted due to data availability.
Test scores
Most recent published year. School vs. NJ average.
Test score data not yet available for this school.
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
1.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 48Car-Dependent
- Bike 35Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Average357/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Norwood), 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
$164,766
Median home value
$676,400
Median rent
$2,446/mo
College educated
60%
Homeownership
80.2%
Poverty rate
3.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 07648; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Primoris AcademyPrivate · tuition | 8.6 | K–12 | 4.0 mi | 114 | Compare → |
| Orchard SchoolPrivate · tuition | 8.6 | 2–10 | 4.5 mi | 127 | Compare → |
| Hudson View Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–12 | 4.6 mi | 15 | Compare → |
| John a Coleman SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.2 | PK | 4.7 mi | 128 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Northern Valley Regional High School District
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #3 of 3
- District spending per student
- $44,162NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 3.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Northern Valley Central is listed in Northern Valley Regional High School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Northern Valley Central
Northern Valley Central is a public school in Norwood, NJ, part of Northern Valley Regional High School District, serving approximately 204 students in grades Pre-K-12th with a 6.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 out of 10 and ranks #1,564 of 2,466 schools in NJ.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Northern Valley Central
What grades does Northern Valley Central serve?
Northern Valley Central serves students in grades Pre-K through 12th.
How many students attend Northern Valley Central?
Northern Valley Central has an enrollment of approximately 204 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Northern Valley Central?
The student-teacher ratio at Northern Valley Central is 6.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Northern Valley Central rank in NJ?
Northern Valley Central ranks #1,564 of 2,466 schools in NJ.
What is Northern Valley Central's MySchoolScout rating?
Northern Valley Central has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Northern Valley Central a charter school?
No, Northern Valley Central is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Northern Valley Central a Title I school?
No, Northern Valley Central is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Northern Valley Central?
1.5% of students at Northern Valley Central 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
- Pre-K – 12th
- Enrollment
- 204
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 6.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 32
- Type
- special_ed
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Bergen County
- Phone
- (201) 767-7224
- Area population (ZIP 07648)
- 5,668
- Area average commute
- 33.7 min
- Area median age
- 47.5
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.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource 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 07648; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2023–24
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