Ramsey School District

The Ramsey School District in New Jersey consists of 5 schools, including 3 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school. The district is known for its strong academic performance, with several standout schools that consistently rank among the top in the state.

Ramsey High School is the clear standout in the district, maintaining a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger for two out of the last three school years. The school boasts impressive test scores, with over 80% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts and over 50% proficient or better in Algebra I, Geometry, and Algebra II. Ramsey High School also has a high 4-year graduation rate of 91.1% and a low dropout rate of 1.2%. Eric S. Smith Middle School is another standout, ranking in the top 15% of New Jersey middle schools and maintaining a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

While the elementary schools in the district generally perform well, there is some variation in their test scores and rankings. Wesley D Tisdale Elementary School stands out with higher English Language Arts and Mathematics proficiency rates than the other elementary schools. However, all schools in the district have a chronic absenteeism rate of 16.6%, which is higher than the state average and an area the district may want to focus on. The district also serves a diverse population, with the percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch ranging from 3.5% at Mary A. Hubbard Elementary School to 11.8% at Wesley D Tisdale Elementary School.