Emerson Junior Senior High

Summary:

Emerson Junior Senior High is a public high school serving grades 7-12 in Emerson, New Jersey, with a student population of 440 as of the 2022-2023 school year. The school is part of the Emerson Public School District, which is ranked 229 out of 615 districts in the state and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Emerson Junior Senior High stands out for its diverse student population, with 65.23% White, 21.36% Hispanic, and 7.95% Asian students. The school has consistently ranked in the top 25% of New Jersey high schools, maintaining a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger for most of the past 10 years. Additionally, Emerson Junior Senior High boasts an exceptional 100% four-year graduation rate and a very low dropout rate, typically around 0%. However, the school did see a spike in chronic absenteeism, reaching 10.2% in the 2021-2022 school year, which is higher than nearby schools like Pascack Valley High School and New Milford High School.

Compared to nearby high schools, Emerson Junior Senior High stands out for its diverse student population and strong academic performance. While schools like Northern Valley Regional High School at Old Tappan and Pascack Valley High School also perform well academically, Emerson Junior Senior High's consistent ranking in the top 25% of New Jersey high schools and its exceptional graduation and dropout rates make it a standout in the region.


Detail:

Public 7-12

 131 Main Street
       Emerson, NJ  07630


(201) 262-4447

District: Emerson Public School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
117th of 422 New Jersey High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $15,333 Help


Feeder schools for Emerson Junior Senior High:

Elementary:    Memorial School
Middle:    Patrick M Villano School

Student/teacher ratio:  9.2 Help
Number of students:  440

Racial breakdown:

White:
65.2%
Hispanic:
21.4%
Asian:
8.0%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  9.1% Help


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Compare Details Emerson Junior Senior High ranks better than 61.2% of middle schools in New Jersey. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 57.39. (See more...)
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Compare Details Emerson Junior Senior High ranks better than 72.3% of high schools in New Jersey. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 60. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Emerson Junior Senior High who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
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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
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (65.2%), Hispanic (21.4%), Asian (8%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 9.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Emerson Junior Senior High is 9.2. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Emerson Junior Senior High is $15,333.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Emerson Junior Senior High:

SchoolDigger ranks Emerson Junior Senior High 290th of 748 New Jersey public middle schools. (See Emerson Junior Senior High in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks Emerson Junior Senior High 117th of 422 New Jersey public high schools. (See Emerson Junior Senior High in the ranking list.)

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Emerson Public School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Emerson Public School District 229th of 615 New Jersey school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Emerson Junior Senior High

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Rank History for all middle school students at Emerson Junior Senior High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 67.39 235th 574 59.1%
2004 67.32 252nd 588 57.1%
2005 87.38 31st 599 94.8%
2006 81.87 102nd 615 83.4%
2007 76.02 164th 631 74.0%
2008 67.24 250th 640 60.9%
2009 63.91 306th 664 53.9%
2010 73.91 193rd 677 71.5%
2011 65.89 278th 684 59.4%
2012 72.64 223rd 677 67.1%
2013 83.82 83rd 704 88.2%
2014 75.73 187th 717 73.9%
2015 47.18 380th 713 46.7%
2016 57.97 289th 713 59.5%
2017 66.35 233rd 712 67.3%
2018 82.88 85th 716 88.1%
2019 77.87 147th 745 80.3%
2022 59.25 269th 745 63.9%
2023 57.39 290th 748 61.2%
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Rank History for middle school Special Education students at Emerson Junior Senior High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 77.12 66th 492 86.6%
2022 30.46 367th 535 31.4%
2023 38.81 270th 505 46.5%
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Rank History for middle school Female students at Emerson Junior Senior High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 86.93 61st 680 91.0%
2019 78.50 139th 703 80.2%
2022 60.46 257th 726 64.6%
2023 53.09 314th 720 56.4%
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Rank History for middle school Male students at Emerson Junior Senior High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 80.26 126th 675 81.3%
2019 78.62 143rd 697 79.5%
2022 52.48 297th 730 59.3%
2023 59.62 258th 718 64.1%
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Rank History for middle school Hispanic students at Emerson Junior Senior High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 79.32 66th 504 86.9%
2019 50.65 249th 524 52.5%
2022 51.35 232nd 591 60.7%
2023 66.13 145th 587 75.3%
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Rank History for middle school White students at Emerson Junior Senior High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 79.97 69th 497 86.1%
2019 69.81 129th 504 74.4%
2022 41.32 296th 512 42.2%
2023 40.33 304th 509 40.3%
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Data source: test scores: New Jersey Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Emerson Junior Senior High

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Rank History for all high school students at Emerson Junior Senior High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 58.03 175th 343 49.0%
2004 69.49 115th 348 67.0%
2005 70.74 124th 351 64.7%
2006 65.43 150th 357 58.0%
2007 71.76 110th 361 69.5%
2008 78.35 65th 359 81.9%
2009 65.64 157th 370 57.6%
2010 72.99 104th 371 72.0%
2011 75.02 96th 378 74.6%
2012 69.69 137th 388 64.7%
2013 68.53 144th 396 63.6%
2014 62.30 204th 411 50.4%
2015 57.63 101st 406 75.1%
2016 58.66 113th 409 72.4%
2017 68.11 74th 411 82.0%
2018 59.51 114th 415 72.5%
2019 52.41 157th 416 62.3%
2021 64.31 91st 405 77.5%
2022 67.05 79th 415 81.0%
2023 60.00 117th 422 72.3%
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Rank History for high school Special Education students at Emerson Junior Senior High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 80.04 40th 355 88.7%
2021 59.27 90th 333 73.0%
2022 78.39 28th 344 91.9%
2023 68.21 53rd 339 84.4%
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Rank History for high school Female students at Emerson Junior Senior High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 64.18 101st 403 74.9%
2019 63.40 102nd 408 75.0%
2021 59.89 115th 402 71.4%
2022 72.87 59th 414 85.7%
2023 59.02 103rd 416 75.2%
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Rank History for high school Male students at Emerson Junior Senior High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 59.33 110th 405 72.8%
2019 49.46 152nd 407 62.7%
2021 68.17 74th 402 81.6%
2022 72.03 63rd 410 84.6%
2023 65.17 92nd 414 77.8%
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Rank History for high school Asian students at Emerson Junior Senior High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 23.55 164th 198 17.2%
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Rank History for high school Hispanic students at Emerson Junior Senior High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 56.88 111th 368 69.8%
2019 64.38 91st 364 75.0%
2021 57.37 114th 374 69.5%
2022 80.89 38th 382 90.1%
2023 71.37 57th 385 85.2%
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Rank History for high school White students at Emerson Junior Senior High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 54.17 113th 340 66.8%
2019 46.81 141st 339 58.4%
2021 53.35 90th 336 73.2%
2022 68.29 53rd 335 84.2%
2023 47.03 137th 335 59.1%
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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.

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Enrollment information for Emerson Junior Senior High

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 435 2 47 9 0 n/a n/a 0 493
1989 410 5 44 8 0 n/a n/a 0 467
1990 392 5 48 10 0 n/a n/a 0 455
1991 377 4 56 11 0 n/a n/a 0 448
1992 335 3 55 11 0 n/a n/a 0 404
1993 352 2 48 9 0 n/a n/a 0 411
1994 357 4 56 12 0 n/a n/a 0 429
1995 319 5 58 9 0 n/a n/a 0 391
1996 319 5 58 9 0 n/a n/a 0 391
1998 336 8 53 13 0 n/a n/a 0 410
1999 364 3 53 15 0 n/a n/a 0 435
2000 383 5 38 13 0 n/a n/a 1 440
2001 369 7 46 18 0 n/a n/a 0 440
2002 380 3 47 15 1 n/a n/a 0 446
2003 380 3 47 15 1 n/a n/a 0 446
2004 368 4 43 26 0 n/a n/a 0 441
2005 380 5 46 30 0 n/a n/a 0 461
2006 367 3 54 34 0 n/a n/a 0 458
2007 387 4 48 43 0 n/a n/a 0 482
2008 404 5 47 41 0 n/a n/a 0 497
2009 413 5 56 46 0 0 0 0 520
2010 414 6 50 52 0 0 3 0 525
2011 422 7 41 57 0 0 3 0 530
2012 440 7 40 52 0 0 4 0 543
2013 452 8 44 56 0 0 6 0 566
2014 451 7 49 52 0 0 6 0 565
2015 465 6 47 46 0 0 8 0 572
2016 443 6 52 47 0 0 10 0 558
2017 432 3 45 44 0 0 11 0 535
2018 394 5 37 56 0 0 8 0 500
2019 369 8 44 65 0 2 8 0 496
2020 356 6 39 72 0 2 7 0 482
2021 328 4 29 84 1 2 8 0 456
2022 318 9 32 86 1 3 12 0 461
2023 287 8 35 94 1 3 12 0 440

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

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

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 Emerson Junior Senior High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 493 51.0 9.6 n/a
1989 467 47.0 9.9 n/a
1990 455 46.0 9.8 1.1
1991 448 42.0 10.6 0.4
1992 404 40.0 10.1 1
1993 411 42.1 9.8 1
1994 429 42.8 10.0 1.9
1995 391 43.3 9.0 1.3
1996 391 43.3 9.0 1.3
1998 410 40.8 10.0 0.7
1999 435 39.6 11.0 1.1
2000 440 41.6 10.6 1.8
2001 440 44.3 9.9 1.6
2002 446 38.8 11.5 1.6
2003 446 38.8 11.5 1.6
2004 441 41.4 10.7 1.6
2005 461 36.6 12.6 n/a
2006 458 36.6 12.5 2.6
2007 482 39.4 12.2 1
2008 497 36.0 13.8 2
2009 520 42.1 10.3 3.5
2010 525 41.0 12.8 4.4
2011 530 39.1 13.5 4.9
2012 543 47.7 11.3 4.2
2013 566 48.9 11.5 7.2
2014 565 49.4 11.4 8
2015 572 50.0 11.4 8
2016 558 49.0 11.3 7.7
2017 535 48.7 10.9 6.5
2018 500 48.4 10.3 6.2
2019 496 47.8 10.3 7.7
2020 482 48.8 9.8 7.1
2021 456 45.2 10.0 7.5
2022 461 48.4 9.5 6.9
2023 440 47.8 9.2 9.1

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 Emerson Junior Senior High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 493 51.0 9.6 n/a
1989 467 47.0 9.9 n/a
1990 455 46.0 9.8 1.1
1991 448 42.0 10.6 0.4
1992 404 40.0 10.1 1
1993 411 42.1 9.8 1
1994 429 42.8 10.0 1.9
1995 391 43.3 9.0 1.3
1996 391 43.3 9.0 1.3
1998 410 40.8 10.0 0.7
1999 435 39.6 11.0 1.1
2000 440 41.6 10.6 1.8
2001 440 44.3 9.9 1.6
2002 446 38.8 11.5 1.6
2003 446 38.8 11.5 1.6
2004 441 41.4 10.7 1.6
2005 461 36.6 12.6 n/a
2006 458 36.6 12.5 2.6
2007 482 39.4 12.2 1
2008 497 36.0 13.8 2
2009 520 42.1 10.3 3.5
2010 525 41.0 12.8 4.4
2011 530 39.1 13.5 4.9
2012 543 47.7 11.3 4.2
2013 566 48.9 11.5 7.2
2014 565 49.4 11.4 8
2015 572 50.0 11.4 8
2016 558 49.0 11.3 7.7
2017 535 48.7 10.9 6.5
2018 500 48.4 10.3 6.2
2019 496 47.8 10.3 7.7
2020 482 48.8 9.8 7.1
2021 456 45.2 10.0 7.5
2022 461 48.4 9.5 6.9
2023 440 47.8 9.2 9.1

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Emerson Junior Senior High

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $60 (0.4%) $15,273 (99.6%) $15,333

Data source: New Jersey Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Emerson Junior Senior High

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 147th of 745 Middle schoolsRanks 290th of 748 Middle schools
 19%
Ranks 157th of 416 High schoolsRanks 117th of 422 High schools
 10%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
7th Grade English Language Arts (Emerson Junior Senior High)79.460.2
 19.2%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Emerson Public School District)79.460.2
 19.2%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (New Jersey)62.855.7
 7.1%
7th Grade Mathematics (Emerson Junior Senior High)55.456.5
 1.1%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Emerson Public School District)55.456.5
 1.1%
   7th Grade Mathematics (New Jersey)42.133.8
 8.3%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Emerson Junior Senior High)79.445.1
 34.3%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Emerson Public School District)78.345.1
 33.2%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (New Jersey)62.955.3
 7.6%
8th Grade Mathematics (Emerson Junior Senior High)51.634.4
 17.2%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Emerson Public School District)5034.4
 15.6%
   8th Grade Mathematics (New Jersey)29.317.8
 11.5%
8th Grade Algebra I (Emerson Junior Senior High)86.186.7
 0.6%
   8th Grade Algebra I (Emerson Public School District)86.186.7
 0.6%
   8th Grade Algebra I (New Jersey)75.166
 9.1%
9th Grade English Language Arts (Emerson Junior Senior High)67.162.7
 4.4%
   9th Grade English Language Arts (Emerson Public School District)67.162.7
 4.4%
   9th Grade English Language Arts (New Jersey)55.952.1
 3.8%
9th Grade Algebra I (Emerson Junior Senior High)3031.5
 1.5%
   9th Grade Algebra I (Emerson Public School District)3031.5
 1.5%
   9th Grade Algebra I (New Jersey)27.219.2
 8%
9th Grade Geometry (Emerson Junior Senior High)68.838.5
 30.3%
   9th Grade Geometry (Emerson Public School District)68.838.5
 30.3%
   9th Grade Geometry (New Jersey)59.150
 9.1%
End of Course Algebra I (Emerson Junior Senior High)56.651.2
 5.4%
   End of Course Algebra I (Emerson Public School District)56.651.2
 5.4%
   End of Course Algebra I (New Jersey)43.335.1
 8.2%
End of Course Geometry (Emerson Junior Senior High)29.338.5
 9.2%
   End of Course Geometry (Emerson Public School District)29.338.5
 9.2%
   End of Course Geometry (New Jersey)32.251.2
 19%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students496440
 11.3%
African American88
American Indian01
Asian4435
 20.5%
Hispanic6594
 44.6%
Pacific Islander23
 50%
White369287
 22.2%
Two or More Races812
 50%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients7.7%9.1%
 1.4%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Emerson Junior Senior High

Emerson Junior Senior High ranks 117th of 422 New Jersey high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Emerson Junior Senior High is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Memorial School
Middle : Patrick M Villano School

In the 2022-23 school year, 440 students attended Emerson Junior Senior High.

Students at Emerson Junior Senior High are 65% White, 21% Hispanic, 8% Asian, 3% Two or more races, 2% African American.


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