Is McKenzie School a good school?

McKenzie School ranks 527 th of 1342 New Jersey elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

How many students attend McKenzie School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 373 students attended McKenzie School.

What is the racial makeup of McKenzie School?

Students at McKenzie School are 42% Hispanic, 31% White, 20% Asian, 3% African American, 3% Two or more races.

What schools do graduates of McKenzie School attend?

Students who attend McKenzie School usually go on to attend: Middle : Alfred S. Faust Middle School High : Henry P. Becton Regional High School

McKenzie School

Summary:

McKenzie School is an elementary school located in East Rutherford, New Jersey, serving grades PK-4 with a total enrollment of 373 students. The school is part of the East Rutherford School District, which is ranked 227 out of 615 districts in New Jersey and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

McKenzie School has a diverse student population, with a significant Hispanic (42.36%) and Asian (19.84%) representation, along with 30.83% White and 3.49% African American students. This diversity is higher compared to some nearby schools like Frank W. Gavlak Elementary School and Carlstadt Public School. Academically, McKenzie School's performance, as measured by NJSLA test scores, is generally above the state average in both English Language Arts and Mathematics. However, the school has a relatively high percentage of students (33.24%) receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a higher proportion of students from low-income families compared to some nearby schools like Washington School (3.82%) and Catherine E. Doyle Elementary School (9.43%).

One area of concern for McKenzie School is the increasing chronic absenteeism rate, which has risen from 4.8% in 2018-2019 to 14.9% in 2021-2022, higher than the state average and some nearby schools, such as Washington School (1.9%) and Catherine E. Doyle Elementary School (6.2%). While McKenzie School has maintained a consistent 3-star rating from SchoolDigger, its ranking among New Jersey elementary schools has fluctuated over the years, indicating the need to address this issue and ensure continued academic success for all students.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-3

125 Carlton Avenue
East Rutherford, NJ 07073

(201) 531-1235

District: East Rutherford School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
527^th of 1,342 New Jersey Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $10,579

Students who attend McKenzie School usually attend:

Middle:	Alfred S. Faust Middle School
High:	Henry P. Becton Regional High School

Student/teacher ratio: 9.5

Number of students: 373

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

42.4%

White:

30.8%

Asian:

19.8%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 33.2%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details McKenzie School ranks better than 60.7% of elementary schools in New Jersey. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 61.41. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Student population at McKenzie School is diverse. Racial makeup is: Hispanic (42.4%), White (30.8%), Asian (19.8%). (See more...)

Compare Details 33.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at McKenzie School is 9.5. (See more...)

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Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at McKenzie School is $10,579.

Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

McKenzie School:

SchoolDigger ranks McKenzie School 527^th of 1342 New Jersey public elementary schools. (See McKenzie School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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East Rutherford School District:

SchoolDigger ranks East Rutherford School District 227^th of 615 New Jersey school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for McKenzie School

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Rank History for all students at McKenzie School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NJ State Percentile
2003	80.47	211^th	1204	82.5%
2004	65.64	558^th	1298	57.0%
2005	62.90	625^th	1303	52.0%
2006	55.40	773^rd	1314	41.2%
2007	57.49	754^th	1329	43.3%
2008	63.47	608^th	1338	54.6%
2009	57.08	706^th	1346	47.5%
2010	56.64	720^th	1354	46.8%
2011	60.32	682^nd	1360	49.9%
2012	70.23	485^th	1363	64.4%
2013	73.97	398^th	1367	70.9%
2014	68.00	513^th	1363	62.4%
2015	62.57	526^th	1357	61.2%
2016	57.66	608^th	1346	54.8%
2017	49.13	734^th	1352	45.7%
2018	49.24	721^st	1353	46.7%
2019	64.66	520^th	1360	61.8%
2021	56.21	510^th	1317	61.3%
2022	55.51	601^st	1345	55.3%
2023	61.41	527^th	1342	60.7%

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Rank History for Special Education students at McKenzie School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NJ State Percentile
2018	31.01	634^th	1001	36.7%
2019	23.00	761^st	1007	24.4%
2021	44.42	417^th	868	52.0%
2022	50.20	388^th	949	59.1%
2023	48.27	411^th	958	57.1%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at McKenzie School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NJ State Percentile
2018	45.43	533^rd	942	43.4%
2019	84.94	75^th	948	92.1%
2021	54.46	296^th	839	64.7%
2022	74.34	149^th	863	82.7%
2023	57.33	305^th	910	66.5%

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Rank History for Female students at McKenzie School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NJ State Percentile
2018	54.25	640^th	1333	52.0%
2019	70.26	427^th	1331	67.9%
2021	59.06	473^rd	1290	63.3%
2022	63.04	494^th	1326	62.7%
2023	68.63	425^th	1318	67.8%

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Rank History for Male students at McKenzie School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NJ State Percentile
2018	41.56	809^th	1334	39.4%
2019	56.07	609^th	1335	54.4%
2021	54.16	518^th	1297	60.1%
2022	48.64	659^th	1324	50.2%
2023	55.78	575^th	1315	56.3%

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Rank History for Asian students at McKenzie School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NJ State Percentile
2018	72.47	92^nd	370	75.1%
2019	50.18	192^nd	370	48.1%
2021	63.85	129^th	339	61.9%
2022	63.61	129^th	348	62.9%
2023	55.38	165^th	346	52.3%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at McKenzie School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NJ State Percentile
2018	45.32	460^th	870	47.1%
2019	70.92	200^th	899	77.8%
2021	59.06	268^th	896	70.1%
2022	62.11	296^th	953	68.9%
2023	63.72	294^th	982	70.1%

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Rank History for White students at McKenzie School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NJ State Percentile
2018	20.13	876^th	1022	14.3%
2019	43.48	609^th	1023	40.5%
2021	28.81	749^th	964	22.3%
2022	36.84	644^th	976	34.0%
2023	79.52	149^th	975	84.7%

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Data source: test scores: New Jersey Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: New Jersey Department of Education

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Enrollment information for McKenzie School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2002	232	16	71	51	1	n/a	n/a	371
2003	232	16	71	51	1	n/a	n/a	371
2004	213	20	70	58	0	n/a	n/a	361
2005	215	12	66	66	0	n/a	n/a	359
2006	220	18	74	109	0	n/a	n/a	421
2007	200	23	61	123	0	n/a	n/a	407
2008	185	16	56	113	0	n/a	n/a	370
2009	183	13	64	113	1	0	0	374
2010	178	13	68	131	1	0	0	391
2011	232	21	87	168	3	0	0	511
2012	185	26	104	154	3	0	2	474
2013	183	21	101	156	2	1	3	467
2014	179	20	84	164	2	1	5	455
2015	162	20	100	160	3	1	20	466
2016	144	33	119	172	2	1	22	493
2017	130	29	129	163	2	0	20	473
2018	128	26	134	165	1	0	23	477
2019	112	22	126	174	1	0	19	454
2020	122	21	134	176	2	0	15	470
2021	124	19	127	181	3	0	15	469
2022	120	21	92	181	2	0	19	435
2023	115	13	74	158	1	0	12	373

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

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For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at McKenzie School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2002	371	27.5	13.5	11.3
2003	371	27.5	13.5	11.3
2004	361	27.6	13.1	13
2005	359	26.6	13.5	n/a
2006	421	30.7	13.7	23.3
2007	407	28.0	14.5	23.1
2008	370	28.0	13.2	23.8
2009	374	35.1	8.8	24.6
2010	391	31.0	12.6	30.7
2011	511	31.0	16.4	34.4
2012	474	32.5	14.5	32.3
2013	467	33.0	14.1	32.1
2014	455	33.0	13.7	31.4
2015	466	32.0	14.5	31.1
2016	493	32.0	15.4	32
2017	473	36.0	13.1	29.8
2018	477	36.5	13.0	29.4
2019	454	37.0	12.2	28.2
2020	470	36.0	13.0	27.4
2021	469	41.0	11.4	25.4
2022	435	43.0	10.1	30.3
2023	373	39.0	9.5	33.2

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio McKenzie School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2002	371	27.5	13.5	11.3
2003	371	27.5	13.5	11.3
2004	361	27.6	13.1	13
2005	359	26.6	13.5	n/a
2006	421	30.7	13.7	23.3
2007	407	28.0	14.5	23.1
2008	370	28.0	13.2	23.8
2009	374	35.1	8.8	24.6
2010	391	31.0	12.6	30.7
2011	511	31.0	16.4	34.4
2012	474	32.5	14.5	32.3
2013	467	33.0	14.1	32.1
2014	455	33.0	13.7	31.4
2015	466	32.0	14.5	31.1
2016	493	32.0	15.4	32
2017	473	36.0	13.1	29.8
2018	477	36.5	13.0	29.4
2019	454	37.0	12.2	28.2
2020	470	36.0	13.0	27.4
2021	469	41.0	11.4	25.4
2022	435	43.0	10.1	30.3
2023	373	39.0	9.5	33.2

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for McKenzie School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$278 (2.6%)	$10,301 (97.4%)	$10,579

Data source: New Jersey Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on McKenzie School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 520^th of 1360 Elementary schools	Ranks 527^th of 1342 Elementary schools	1%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (McKenzie School)	66.2	48.7	17.5%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (East Rutherford School District)	66.2	48.7	17.5%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (New Jersey)	50.2	42	8.2%
3rd Grade Mathematics (McKenzie School)	63.6	52.8	10.8%
3rd Grade Mathematics (East Rutherford School District)	63.6	52.8	10.8%
3rd Grade Mathematics (New Jersey)	55.1	45.9	9.2%
4th Grade English Language Arts (McKenzie School)	65.7	58.4	7.3%
4th Grade English Language Arts (East Rutherford School District)	65.7	58.4	7.3%
4th Grade English Language Arts (New Jersey)	57.4	49.4	8%
4th Grade Mathematics (McKenzie School)	52.7	45.9	6.8%
4th Grade Mathematics (East Rutherford School District)	52.7	45.9	6.8%
4th Grade Mathematics (New Jersey)	51	39.4	11.6%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	454	373	17.8%
African American	22	13	40.9%
American Indian	1	1
Asian	126	74	41.3%
Hispanic	174	158	9.2%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	112	115	2.7%
Two or More Races	19	12	36.8%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	28.2%	33.2%	5.1%

Schools Near McKenzie School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2023)				Ranking (2022)				NJSLA-S Science (2023)		NJSLA English Language Arts (2023)						NJSLA Mathematics (2023)						NJSLA Algebra I (2023)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	SchoolDigger Rating (2023)	Average Standard Score (2022)	Statewide Rank (2022)	State Percentile (2022)	Rank Change from Previous Year	NJSLA-S Science 5th Grade	NJSLA-S Science 8th Grade	NJSLA English Language Arts 3rd Grade	NJSLA English Language Arts 4th Grade	NJSLA English Language Arts 5th Grade	NJSLA English Language Arts 6th Grade	NJSLA English Language Arts 7th Grade	NJSLA English Language Arts 8th Grade	NJSLA Mathematics 3rd Grade	NJSLA Mathematics 4th Grade	NJSLA Mathematics 5th Grade	NJSLA Mathematics 6th Grade	NJSLA Mathematics 7th Grade	NJSLA Mathematics 8th Grade	NJSLA Algebra I 8th Grade	NJSLA Algebra I End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
McKenzie School	Public	PK, KG-3	125 Carlton Avenue	East Rutherford	07073	Bergen County	East Rutherford School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(201) 531-1235	373	39	9.5	33.2%	115 (30.8%)	13 (3.5%)	158 (42.4%)	74 (19.8%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (3.2%)	61.4	527^th of 1342 public elementary schools	60.7%		55.5	601^st of 1345 public elementary schools	55.3%	74			48.7						52.8								$10,579	$278	$10,301
Jefferson (Annex) Elementary School	Public	K-2	6 Bond Street	Wallington	07057	Bergen County	Wallington Boro School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(973) 836-4700	251	19	13.1	38.2%	152 (60.6%)	5 (2.0%)	89 (35.5%)	2 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.2%)								(n/a)																	$6,495	$424	$6,071
Frank W. Gavlak Elementary School	Public	3-6	106 King St	Wallington	07057	Bergen County	Wallington Boro School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(973) 777-4420	350	31	11.4	34.6%	212 (60.6%)	5 (1.4%)	117 (33.4%)	13 (3.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.9%)	68.7	437^th of 1342 public elementary schools	67.4%		56.1	598^th of 1345 public elementary schools	55.5%	161	35.8		49.4	53.5	78.0	65.6			51.3	47.2	52.1	50.0					$7,394	$399	$6,995
Mario Drago School No. 3	Public	PK, KG-8	155 Van Houten Ave.	Passaic	07055	Passaic County	Passaic City School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(973) 470-5503	694	60	11.5	99.0%	25 (3.6%)	15 (2.2%)	586 (84.4%)	58 (8.4%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (1.2%)	12.3	1200^th of 1342 public elementary schools	10.6%		16.3	1126^th of 1345 public elementary schools	16.3%	74	3.9	3.2	21.9	26.7	22.9	24.0	28.6	40.4	23.6	14.3	8.0	5.6	11.2		5.1	5.1	$10,486	$800	$9,686
Carlstadt Public School	Public	PK, KG-8	550 Washington Street	Carlstadt	07072	Bergen County	Carlstadt Public School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(201) 672-3000	520	46	11.4	33.3%	228 (43.8%)	17 (3.3%)	204 (39.2%)	54 (10.4%)	1 (0.2%)	2 (0.4%)	14 (2.7%)	55.5	602^nd of 1342 public elementary schools	55.1%		63.2	517^th of 1345 public elementary schools	61.6%	85	17.6	17.2	50.9	41.4	60.5	68.1	69.0	73.0	50.9	31.0	39.2	53.2	37.7	27.3			$13,954	$476	$13,478
Washington School	Public	1-3	89 Wood St	Rutherford	07070	Bergen County	Rutherford School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(201) 438-7675	314	25	12.5	3.8%	123 (39.2%)	8 (2.5%)	91 (29.0%)	66 (21.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	26 (8.3%)	68.9	434^th of 1342 public elementary schools	67.7%		81	271^st of 1345 public elementary schools	79.9%	163			52.1						58.5								$8,096	$196	$7,900
Lincoln School	Public	4-5	258 Grove Street	East Rutherford	07073	Bergen County	East Rutherford School District	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(201) 636-7340	152	12	12.6	33.6%	34 (22.4%)	17 (11.2%)	74 (48.7%)	17 (11.2%)	1 (0.7%)	2 (1.3%)	7 (4.6%)								(n/a)	30.0			52.7	72.4					41.9	57.9
Catherine E. Doyle Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-3	250 Wood Ridge Ave	Wood Ridge	07075	Bergen County	Wood-Ridge School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(201) 933-6777	435	37	11.7	9.4%	220 (50.6%)	15 (3.4%)	112 (25.7%)	76 (17.5%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (2.5%)	94.3	42^nd of 1342 public elementary schools	96.9%		86.3	182^nd of 1345 public elementary schools	86.5%	140			83.3						77.4								$11,211	$121	$11,090
Sonia Sotomayor School #21	Public	K-8	225 Madison Street	Passaic	07055	Passaic County	Passaic City School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(973) 470-5500	588	47	12.5	100.0%	0 (0.0%)	29 (4.9%)	550 (93.5%)	5 (0.9%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.5%)	8.8	1265^th of 1342 public elementary schools	5.7%		8.1	1277^th of 1345 public elementary schools	5.1%	12	5.0	0.0	6.6	26.9	15.3	7.8	15.5	23.6	12.7	23.6	3.3	1.9	6.8		3.7	3.7
Martin Luther King Junior School No. 6	Public	PK, KG-8	85 Hamilton Ave.	Passaic	07055	Passaic County	Passaic City School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(973) 470-5506	682	73	9.3	99.4%	4 (0.6%)	41 (6.0%)	630 (92.4%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.3%)	1 (0.1%)	4 (0.6%)	5.8	1306^th of 1342 public elementary schools	2.7%		9.3	1261^st of 1345 public elementary schools	6.2%	45	1.4	3.9	1.4	13.3	5.9	15.1	17.0	21.7	10.4	4.8	4.2	5.2	4.9		10.8	10.8	$10,342	$836	$9,506

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