North Bergen School District

The North Bergen School District in New Jersey consists of 8 schools, including 7 elementary schools and 1 high school, serving students from pre-kindergarten through 12th grade. The district as a whole is ranked 507 out of 613 in New Jersey and is rated 1 star out of 5 by SchoolDigger, indicating significant academic challenges.

Within the district, a few schools stand out. Lincoln Elementary School has the highest statewide ranking among the elementary schools, ranked 916 out of 1,338 New Jersey elementary schools, and is rated 2 stars out of 5. It has relatively strong test scores, particularly in English Language Arts. Robert Fulton Elementary School also has a relatively high statewide ranking, at 754 out of 1,338 elementary schools, and is rated 2 stars out of 5. It has some of the strongest test scores in the district, with high proficiency rates in both Math and English Language Arts. Meanwhile, John F. Kennedy Elementary School stands out for having the highest proficiency rates in Math across the district.

However, the district as a whole struggles with low proficiency rates, particularly in Math, and high chronic absenteeism rates across all schools. The data also reveals significant disparities in test scores between the highest-performing and lowest-performing schools, as well as wide variations in spending per student, suggesting funding inequities within the district. Addressing these challenges will be crucial for improving outcomes for students in the North Bergen School District.