Top Rankings
Mount Arlington Public School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 350 students in Mount Arlington Public School District. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
Public Schools in Mount Arlington Public School District have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the New Jersey public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 63% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public school average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (NJ)
# Schools
2 Schools
2,573 Schools
# Students
350 Students
1,360,617 Students
# Teachers
42 Teachers
116,573 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
8:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Mount Arlington Public School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 646 school districts in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
Overall District Rank
#220 out of 650 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(22-23)36%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
63%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
23%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.67
0.72
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
11%
10%
% Hispanic
34%
34%
% Black
9%
15%
% White
45%
38%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $40,966 is higher than the state median of $26,931. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $38,046 is higher than the state median of $25,828. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$14 MM
$36,642 MM
Spending
$13 MM
$35,142 MM
Revenue / Student
$40,966
$26,931
Spending / Student
$38,046
$25,828
Best Mount Arlington Public School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Mount Arlington Public School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
235 Howard Boulevard
Mount Arlington, NJ 07856
(973) 398-4400
Mount Arlington, NJ 07856
(973) 398-4400
Grades: 3-8
| 217 students
Rank: n/an/a
446 Howard Boulevard
Mount Arlington, NJ 07856
(973) 398-6400
Mount Arlington, NJ 07856
(973) 398-6400
Grades: PK-2
| 133 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Mount Arlington Public School District?
Mount Arlington Public School District manages 2 public schools serving 350 students.
What is the rank of Mount Arlington Public School District?
Mount Arlington Public School District is ranked #216 out of 646 school districts in New Jersey (top 50%) 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: Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Mount Arlington Public School District?
45% of Mount Arlington Public School District students are White, 34% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Asian, 9% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Mount Arlington Public School District?
Mount Arlington Public School District has a student/teacher ratio of 8:1, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 12:1.
What is Mount Arlington Public School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $38,046 is higher than the state median of $25,828. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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