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Lakeland Regional School District

Public school districtGrades 9–12Regional · 2 towns

Serves Ringwood and Wanaque.

Students
823
Schools
1
Spent per student
$33,443
NJ $28,441
Students per teacher
11:1
Free or reduced lunch
15%
The gist

What stands out about Lakeland Regional School District

  • School Grade B: better than 56% of Pennsylvania districts
  • Reading / language arts 6 pts above the state
  • Spends 18% more per student than the NJ average
  • 11 students per teacher
  • Enrollment down 10.9% since 2020

Where would my kid go?

The school path for Upper Exeter.

KWyoming Area Kindergarten CtrWyoming Area School District
1–3Wyoming Area Primary CtrWyoming Area School District
7–12Wyoming Area Sec CtrWyoming Area School District

Test scores vs. NJ

2020–21
Math proficiency26%
State average 25.4%
Reading / language arts53%
State average 47.3%
Graduation rate (4-year)94%
State average 91.1%

Where the money goes

fiscal 2024
$33,443 per student · 18% above NJ
Spending
Classroom instruction 57%Support & administration 41%Other 2%
Paid for by
Local (mostly property tax) 71%State 25%Federal 4%

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

Enrollment over time
924’20
902’21
867’22
847’23
823’24

Down 10.9% since 2020.

Students
White 69%Hispanic 22%Black 3%Two or more races 3%Asian 2%American Indian/Alaska Native <1%

Schools in the district

1 public school.

Towns served

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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