Serving 264 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Upper Greenwood Lake Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is approximately equal to the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 264 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 24%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in NJ
- Math Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Upper Greenwood Lake Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Upper Greenwood Lake Elementary School's student population of 264 students has declined by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has declined by 16% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
264 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
School Rankings
Upper Greenwood Lake Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 2,201 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Upper Greenwood Lake Elementary School is 0.39, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#815 out of 2201 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(22-23)55-59%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
23%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
10%
Hispanic
20%
34%
Black
1%
15%
White
76%
38%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
14%
32%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Upper Greenwood Lake Elementary School's ranking?
Upper Greenwood Lake Elementary School is ranked #815 out of 2,201 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are Upper Greenwood Lake Elementary School often compared to?
Upper Greenwood Lake Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Maple Road Elementary School, Marshall Hill Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% NJ state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
How many students attend Upper Greenwood Lake Elementary School?
264 students attend Upper Greenwood Lake Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of Upper Greenwood Lake Elementary School students are White, 20% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Upper Greenwood Lake Elementary School?
Upper Greenwood Lake Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Upper Greenwood Lake Elementary School offer ?
Upper Greenwood Lake Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Upper Greenwood Lake Elementary School part of?
Upper Greenwood Lake Elementary School is part of West Milford Township Public School District.
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