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West Milford Township School District

Public school districtGrades PK–12

Serves West Milford Township.

Students
2,920
Schools
7
Spent per student
$29,655
NJ $28,441
Students per teacher
12:1
Free or reduced lunch
23%
Debt
$9.6M
fiscal 2024
The gist

What stands out about West Milford Township School District

  • School Grade B−: better than 49% of Pennsylvania districts
  • Math proficiency 5 pts below the state
  • 12 students per teacher
  • Enrollment up 6.1% since 2020
  • Debt of $9.6M, about $3,276 per student

Where would my kid go?

The school path for Progress.

K–2Sara Lindemuth El SchSusquehanna Township School District
3–5Thomas W Holtzman Jr El SchSusquehanna Township School District
6–8Susquehanna Twp MSSusquehanna Township School District
9–12Susquehanna Twp HSSusquehanna Township School District

Test scores vs. NJ

2020–21
Math proficiency20%
State average 25.4%
Reading / language arts47%
State average 47.3%
Graduation rate (4-year)95%
State average 91.1%

Where the money goes

fiscal 2024
$29,655 per student · 4% above NJ
Spending
Classroom instruction 58%Support & administration 39%Other 2%
Paid for by
Local (mostly property tax) 71%State 26%Federal 3%

U.S. Census Bureau, Annual Survey of School System Finances.

Enrollment over time
2,753’20
2,765’21
2,754’22
2,950’23
2,920’24

Up 6.1% since 2020.

Students
White 77%Hispanic 18%Two or more races 2%Black 2%Asian 1%American Indian/Alaska Native <1%Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander <1%

Schools in the district

7 public schools.

Nearby districts

Compare spending and schools next door.

District facts: U.S. Department of Education (NCES directory and district boundaries) and the U.S. Census Bureau school finance survey. Test scores and graduation: EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Neighbor ratings are opinions.

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