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#346 of 2,466 schools in NJ

Top 14% in state

River Dell Regional High School

High School · River Dell Regional School District · Oradell, NJ

A high school in Oradell, NJ where students score 9 points above what's typical for similar communities.

55 PYLE STREET, Oradell, NJ 07649

  • Math 71% vs NJ 44% (2025)
  • Reading 82% vs NJ 50% (2025)
  • 97.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress6.0Average25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data16
Annual Change+0.35 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendStable
Academics8.9Excellent25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency70.8% (2025 NJSLA)
Reading/ELA Proficiency81.7% (2025 NJSLA)
Math vs. State Avg+29.3 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+23.5 pts
Overall Proficiency76% (2025 NJSLA, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)68% (model expectation from 2025 NJSLA)
vs. Expected+8.6 pts
Adjusted Percentile84th
College Readiness8.2Excellent30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate97%
AP Participation22.9%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment9.5Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio11.1:1
District spending per student$27,621
Chronic Absenteeism5.5%

Students at River Dell Regional High School score 76% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 68%).

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2025 NJSLA proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. NJ average.

Math Proficiency71%(2025 NJSLA)
School
State
44%(2025 NJSLA)
ELA Proficiency82%(2025 NJSLA)
School
State
50%(2025 NJSLA)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 16 points since 2021, reaching 76% in 2025.

Show all 16 years
2009
Math
83%
ELA
93%
2010
Math
88%
ELA
94%
2011
Math
90%
ELA
97%
2012
Math
88%
ELA
96%
2013
Math
89%
ELA
100%
2014
Math
53%
ELA
50%
2015
Math
55%
ELA
53%
2016
Math
53%
ELA
53%
2017
Math
61%
ELA
64%
2018
Math
68%
ELA
81%
2019
Math
68%
ELA
81%
2020*
Math
49%
ELA
71%
2021*
Math
49%
ELA
71%
2022
Math
61%
ELA
75%
2024
Math
68%
ELA
84%
2025
Math
71%
ELA
82%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 68% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 78% (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 score

Free/reduced lunch

1.5%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where River Dell Regional High School 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 42Car-Dependent
  • Bike 42Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Low215/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Oradell), 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

$214,736

Median home value

$702,400

Median rent

$2,202/mo

College educated

71.9%

Homeownership

89.7%

Poverty rate

3.6%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 07649; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs3AP courses offered
22.9% participation·State avg: 3.2 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics23sports offered
11 boys'·12 girls'·58 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses5of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
New Milford High SchoolEnrollment path unverified6.59–120.8 mi580Compare →
Bergen Catholic High SchoolPrivate · tuition5.1private9–121.2 mi695Compare →
David Gregory SchoolPrivate · tuition6.9privatePK–121.2 mi33Compare →
Autistic ContinuumEnrollment path unverified5.1PK–121.4 mi211Compare →

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.

River Dell Regional School District

Schools in district
2
Rank in district
#2 of 2
District spending per student
$27,621NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
2.4%Census SAIPE · 2024

River Dell Regional High School is listed in River Dell Regional School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About River Dell Regional High School

River Dell Regional High School is a public high school in Oradell, NJ, part of River Dell Regional School District, serving approximately 992 students in grades 9th-12th with a 11.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.1 out of 10 and ranks #346 of 2,466 schools in NJ. State assessment records show 68% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 78% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about River Dell Regional High School

What grades does River Dell Regional High School serve?

River Dell Regional High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend River Dell Regional High School?

River Dell Regional High School has an enrollment of approximately 992 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at River Dell Regional High School?

The student-teacher ratio at River Dell Regional High School is 11.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does River Dell Regional High School rank in NJ?

River Dell Regional High School ranks #346 of 2,466 schools in NJ.

What is River Dell Regional High School's MySchoolScout rating?

River Dell Regional High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.1 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 River Dell Regional High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, River Dell Regional High School has 68% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 78% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is River Dell Regional High School a charter school?

No, River Dell Regional High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is River Dell Regional High School a Title I school?

No, River Dell Regional High School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for River Dell Regional High School?

1.5% of students at River Dell Regional 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
992
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.1:1
Teachers (FTE)
89
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Bergen County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
5.5%
4-Year Graduation
97.0%
Area population (ZIP 07649)
8,197
Area average commute
36.1 min
Area median age
43.5
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.
  • 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 07649; 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

About our data · How we calculate scores

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