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#1646 of 2,466 schools in NJ
Richard E Byrd School
Elementary School · Glen Rock Public School District · Glen Rock, NJ
A Glen Rock Public School District elementary school where students score 11 points above what's typical for similar communities.
640 DOREMUS AVE, Glen Rock, NJ 07452
- Math 89% vs NJ 47% (2025)
- Reading 71% vs NJ 50% (2025)
- 14.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Richard E Byrd School score 80% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 68%).
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 80% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 85% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 79% (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 41 test records from NJ state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Richard E Byrd School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 75Very Walkable
- Bike 54Bikeable
- City Safety: Average633/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Glen Rock), 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
$210,369
Median home value
$817,300
Median rent
$1,938/mo
College educated
75.4%
Homeownership
90.8%
Poverty rate
1.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 07452; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Academy of Our Lady at St CatharinePrivate · tuition | 5.8private | PK–8 | 0.5 mi | 214 | Compare → |
| Central SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.8 | PK–5 | 0.6 mi | 318 | Compare → |
| Alexander Hamilton SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.6 | K–5 | 0.8 mi | 299 | Compare → |
| Orchard Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.9 | K–5 | 0.9 mi | 352 | 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.
Glen Rock Public School District
- Schools in district
- 6
- Rank in district
- #6 of 6
- District spending per student
- $24,543NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 1.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
Richard E Byrd School is listed in Glen Rock Public School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Richard E Byrd School
Richard E Byrd School is a public elementary school in Glen Rock, NJ, part of Glen Rock Public School District, serving approximately 259 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 14.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.7 out of 10 and ranks #1,646 of 2,466 schools in NJ. State assessment records show 85% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 79% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Richard E Byrd School
What grades does Richard E Byrd School serve?
Richard E Byrd School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Richard E Byrd School?
Richard E Byrd School has an enrollment of approximately 259 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Richard E Byrd School?
The student-teacher ratio at Richard E Byrd School is 14.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Richard E Byrd School rank in NJ?
Richard E Byrd School ranks #1,646 of 2,466 schools in NJ.
What is Richard E Byrd School's MySchoolScout rating?
Richard E Byrd School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.7 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 Richard E Byrd School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Richard E Byrd School has 85% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 79% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Richard E Byrd School a charter school?
No, Richard E Byrd School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Richard E Byrd School a Title I school?
No, Richard E Byrd School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 259
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 18
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Bergen County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 5.4%
- Phone
- (201) 445-7700
- Area population (ZIP 07452)
- 12,082
- Area average commute
- 38.4 min
- Area median age
- 40
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 07452; 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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