Top Rankings
Maywood School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 1,002 students in Maywood School District. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey.
Public Schools in Maywood School District have an average math proficiency score of 56% (versus the New Jersey public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 70% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Jersey public school average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (NJ)
# Schools
2 Schools
2,570 Schools
# Students
1,002 Students
1,360,135 Students
# Teachers
80 Teachers
116,529 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Maywood School District, which is ranked within the top 20% of all 645 school districts in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
Overall District Rank
#129 out of 648 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
23%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.70
0.72
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
17%
11%
% Hispanic
41%
34%
% Black
7%
14%
% White
32%
38%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $25,527 in this school district is less than the state median of $26,940. The school district revenue/student has declined by 5% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $23,581 is less than the state median of $25,837. The school district spending/student has declined by 5% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$26 MM
$36,642 MM
Spending
$24 MM
$35,142 MM
Revenue / Student
$25,527
$26,940
Spending / Student
$23,581
$25,837
Best Maywood School District Public Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Maywood Avenue School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
452 Maywood Ave
Maywood, NJ 07607
(201) 845-9114
Maywood, NJ 07607
(201) 845-9114
Gr: 4-8 | 550 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #22.
Memorial School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
764 Grant Ave
Maywood, NJ 07607
(201) 845-9113
Maywood, NJ 07607
(201) 845-9113
Gr: PK-3 | 452 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Maywood School District?
Maywood School District manages 2 public schools serving 1,002 students.
What is the rank of Maywood School District?
Maywood School District is ranked #128 out of 645 school districts in New Jersey (top 20%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of New Jersey school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 20%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%) and Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Maywood School District?
41% of Maywood School District students are Hispanic, 32% of students are White, 17% of students are Asian, 7% of students are Black, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Maywood School District?
Maywood School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 12:1.
What is Maywood School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $23,581 is less than the state median of $25,837. The school district spending/student has declined by 5% over four school years.
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