Harrington Park School

Summary:

Harrington Park School is a public elementary school serving 615 students in grades PK-8 in the affluent community of Harrington Park, New Jersey. The school consistently delivers exceptional academic performance, ranking in the top 12% of New Jersey elementary schools and earning a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Harrington Park School's students significantly outperform their peers across the state on standardized assessments, with 84.2% of 5th graders and 84% of 8th graders proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to state averages of 53.2% and 55.3%, respectively. In Mathematics, 76.2% of 3rd graders and 70.3% of 8th graders were proficient or better, compared to state averages of 45.9% and 17.8%. The school also excels in the performance of specific student subgroups, ranking in the top 4% for both female and male students, and the top 2% for Asian students. Additionally, Harrington Park School maintains low chronic absenteeism rates, well below the state average, and serves a relatively affluent student population, with just 0.49% eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.

When compared to nearby schools, such as Meadowbrook, Memorial School, and T. Baldwin Demarest Elementary School, Harrington Park School consistently outperforms them on state assessments and maintains significantly higher statewide rankings, often placing in the top 12-15% of New Jersey elementary schools, compared to rankings in the 30th-50th percentile for many of the nearby schools. The school's diverse student population and low chronic absenteeism rates further set it apart from the nearby schools, which tend to have a higher percentage of White students and higher chronic absenteeism rates.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-8

 191 Harriot Ave
       Harrington Park, NJ  07640-1401


(201) 768-5700

District: Harrington Park School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
165th of 1,342 New Jersey Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $16,559 Help


Students who attend Harrington Park School usually attend:

High:    Northern Valley Regional High School at Old Tappan

Student/teacher ratio:  10.4 Help
Number of students:  615

Racial breakdown:

White:
55.3%
Asian:
30.7%
Two or more races:
6.5%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  0.5% Help


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Compare Details Harrington Park School ranks better than 87.7% of elementary schools in New Jersey. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 87.29. (See more...)
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Compare Details Harrington Park School ranks better than 94% of middle schools in New Jersey. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 89.79. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a high 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 (55.3%), Asian (30.7%), two or more races (6.5%). (See more...)
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Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Harrington Park School is 10.4. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Harrington Park School is $16,559.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Harrington Park School:

SchoolDigger ranks Harrington Park School 165th of 1342 New Jersey public elementary schools. (See Harrington Park School in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks Harrington Park School 45th of 748 New Jersey public middle schools. (See Harrington Park School in the ranking list.)

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Harrington Park School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Harrington Park School District 53rd of 615 New Jersey school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Harrington Park School

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Rank History for all elementary school students at Harrington Park School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 77.05 301st 1204 75.0%
2004 78.80 220th 1298 83.1%
2005 80.12 175th 1303 86.6%
2006 79.72 173rd 1314 86.8%
2007 78.85 176th 1329 86.8%
2008 77.37 252nd 1338 81.2%
2009 77.46 275th 1346 79.6%
2010 78.51 252nd 1354 81.4%
2011 79.08 244th 1360 82.1%
2012 80.20 215th 1363 84.2%
2013 83.60 130th 1367 90.5%
2014 85.12 105th 1363 92.3%
2015 81.31 254th 1357 81.3%
2016 87.34 137th 1346 89.8%
2017 88.07 130th 1352 90.4%
2018 86.92 141st 1353 89.6%
2019 90.80 75th 1360 94.5%
2021 96.53 25th 1317 98.1%
2022 87.90 157th 1345 88.3%
2023 87.29 165th 1342 87.7%
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Rank History for elementary school English Language Learner students at Harrington Park School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 98.35 14th 463 97.0%
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Rank History for elementary school Special Education students at Harrington Park School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 76.65 185th 1001 81.5%
2019 78.05 161st 1007 84.0%
2021 86.07 66th 868 92.4%
2022 67.72 237th 949 75.0%
2023 79.57 141st 958 85.3%
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Rank History for elementary school Female students at Harrington Park School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 80.84 227th 1333 83.0%
2019 88.43 88th 1331 93.4%
2021 93.46 50th 1290 96.1%
2022 87.17 152nd 1326 88.5%
2023 86.74 151st 1318 88.5%
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Rank History for elementary school Male students at Harrington Park School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 89.69 96th 1334 92.8%
2019 91.46 65th 1335 95.1%
2021 96.23 20th 1297 98.5%
2022 84.76 190th 1324 85.6%
2023 84.70 191st 1315 85.5%
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Rank History for elementary school Asian students at Harrington Park School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 73.16 87th 370 76.5%
2019 76.51 63rd 370 83.0%
2021 89.31 7th 339 97.9%
2022 70.21 95th 348 72.7%
2023 72.99 83rd 346 76.0%
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Rank History for elementary school White students at Harrington Park School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 65.87 347th 1022 66.0%
2019 75.38 196th 1023 80.8%
2021 84.57 92nd 964 90.5%
2022 71.99 254th 976 74.0%
2023 69.72 275th 975 71.8%
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Data source: test scores: New Jersey Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Harrington Park School

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Rank History for all middle school students at Harrington Park School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 80.83 106th 574 81.5%
2004 89.24 16th 588 97.3%
2005 86.80 40th 599 93.3%
2006 86.21 36th 615 94.1%
2007 82.71 63rd 631 90.0%
2008 85.78 32nd 640 95.0%
2009 87.15 23rd 664 96.5%
2010 85.58 57th 677 91.6%
2011 84.60 67th 684 90.2%
2012 83.35 91st 677 86.6%
2013 84.81 65th 704 90.8%
2014 86.67 44th 717 93.9%
2015 83.06 74th 713 89.6%
2016 84.82 56th 713 92.1%
2017 88.73 41st 712 94.2%
2018 86.62 55th 716 92.3%
2019 86.32 53rd 745 92.9%
2021 97.89 8th 652 98.8%
2022 90.86 39th 745 94.8%
2023 89.79 45th 748 94.0%
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Rank History for middle school Special Education students at Harrington Park School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 84.86 25th 401 93.8%
2022 38.53 286th 535 46.5%
2023 59.81 141st 505 72.1%
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Rank History for middle school Female students at Harrington Park School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 82.71 103rd 680 84.9%
2019 80.63 128th 703 81.8%
2021 97.26 8th 625 98.7%
2022 88.98 52nd 726 92.8%
2023 89.86 49th 720 93.2%
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Rank History for middle school Male students at Harrington Park School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 89.77 53rd 675 92.1%
2019 89.50 58th 697 91.7%
2021 97.46 7th 635 98.9%
2022 91.10 46th 730 93.7%
2023 87.24 71st 718 90.1%
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Rank History for middle school Asian students at Harrington Park School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 90.64 3rd 147 98.0%
2022 70.47 59th 200 70.5%
2023 79.05 31st 201 84.6%
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Rank History for middle school White students at Harrington Park School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 74.66 109th 497 78.1%
2019 69.48 131st 504 74.0%
2021 87.62 30th 435 93.1%
2022 76.53 93rd 512 81.8%
2023 73.31 107th 509 79.0%
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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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by a parent
Thursday, June 9, 2011

Open Quote As a teacher and mother of 4, I am beyond impressed with the education my children have received and are currently receiving in the Harrington Park School District and the Northern Valley Old Tappan High School. Everyone I have ever met from the superintendents, teachers, staff, volunteers, and families all have an incredible dedication to the children and their learning. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Harrington Park School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 428 1 83 6 0 n/a n/a 0 518
1989 400 2 105 4 0 n/a n/a 0 511
1990 414 2 97 1 0 n/a n/a 0 514
1991 393 2 112 9 0 n/a n/a 0 516
1992 419 1 128 4 0 n/a n/a 0 552
1993 417 1 129 8 0 n/a n/a 0 555
1994 440 4 120 6 0 n/a n/a 0 570
1995 457 3 131 4 0 n/a n/a 0 595
1996 457 3 131 4 0 n/a n/a 0 595
1998 471 2 116 6 0 n/a n/a 0 595
1999 468 2 99 3 0 n/a n/a 0 572
2000 505 1 97 7 1 n/a n/a 0 611
2001 524 1 76 2 1 n/a n/a 0 604
2002 508 1 115 2 1 n/a n/a 0 627
2003 508 1 115 2 1 n/a n/a 0 627
2004 547 0 131 3 0 n/a n/a 0 681
2005 542 2 124 5 0 n/a n/a 0 673
2006 562 2 129 7 0 n/a n/a 0 700
2007 552 3 134 14 1 n/a n/a 0 704
2008 595 5 122 15 1 n/a n/a 0 738
2009 610 4 115 17 1 0 1 0 748
2010 581 3 109 14 1 3 1 0 712
2011 545 4 85 20 2 6 28 0 690
2012 535 4 72 23 2 6 51 0 693
2013 480 2 59 22 2 5 64 0 634
2014 457 1 94 22 2 4 59 0 639
2015 441 1 107 26 1 3 58 0 637
2016 416 1 140 22 0 3 51 0 633
2017 375 3 145 26 0 3 56 0 608
2018 360 3 160 27 0 4 54 0 608
2019 362 4 154 28 0 3 50 0 601
2020 358 3 159 28 0 2 46 0 596
2021 314 5 167 32 0 1 39 0 558
2022 347 9 190 32 0 1 37 0 616
2023 340 6 189 39 0 1 40 0 615

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 Harrington Park School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 518 39.0 13.2 n/a
1989 511 41.0 12.4 n/a
1990 514 43.0 11.9 n/a
1991 516 41.0 12.5 0
1992 552 41.0 13.4 n/a
1993 555 41.4 13.4 0
1994 570 40.0 14.3 0.2
1995 595 42.5 14.0 n/a
1996 595 42.5 14.0 n/a
1998 595 45.3 13.1 n/a
1999 572 45.4 12.6 n/a
2000 611 46.7 13.1 0
2001 604 48.0 12.6 0.2
2002 627 46.2 13.6 0.3
2003 627 46.2 13.6 0.3
2004 681 46.3 14.7 0.4
2005 673 47.3 14.2 n/a
2006 700 47.3 14.8 0
2007 704 49.5 14.2 0
2008 738 43.0 17.2 n/a
2009 748 55.1 9.1 0
2010 712 50.0 14.2 n/a
2011 690 47.6 14.4 0
2012 693 56.1 12.3 n/a
2013 634 54.1 11.7 0
2014 639 54.1 11.8 0
2015 637 55.0 11.5 0
2016 633 54.0 11.7 0
2017 608 54.1 11.2 0
2018 608 52.5 11.5 0
2019 601 52.7 11.4 0
2020 596 54.1 11.0 0.5
2021 558 56.6 9.8 0.5
2022 616 56.8 10.8 0.5
2023 615 58.6 10.4 0.5

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 Harrington Park School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 518 39.0 13.2 n/a
1989 511 41.0 12.4 n/a
1990 514 43.0 11.9 n/a
1991 516 41.0 12.5 0
1992 552 41.0 13.4 n/a
1993 555 41.4 13.4 0
1994 570 40.0 14.3 0.2
1995 595 42.5 14.0 n/a
1996 595 42.5 14.0 n/a
1998 595 45.3 13.1 n/a
1999 572 45.4 12.6 n/a
2000 611 46.7 13.1 0
2001 604 48.0 12.6 0.2
2002 627 46.2 13.6 0.3
2003 627 46.2 13.6 0.3
2004 681 46.3 14.7 0.4
2005 673 47.3 14.2 n/a
2006 700 47.3 14.8 0
2007 704 49.5 14.2 0
2008 738 43.0 17.2 n/a
2009 748 55.1 9.1 0
2010 712 50.0 14.2 n/a
2011 690 47.6 14.4 0
2012 693 56.1 12.3 n/a
2013 634 54.1 11.7 0
2014 639 54.1 11.8 0
2015 637 55.0 11.5 0
2016 633 54.0 11.7 0
2017 608 54.1 11.2 0
2018 608 52.5 11.5 0
2019 601 52.7 11.4 0
2020 596 54.1 11.0 0.5
2021 558 56.6 9.8 0.5
2022 616 56.8 10.8 0.5
2023 615 58.6 10.4 0.5

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 Harrington Park School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $102 (0.6%) $16,457 (99.4%) $16,559

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Harrington Park School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 75th of 1360 Elementary schoolsRanks 165th of 1342 Elementary schools
 6.8%
Ranks 53rd of 745 Middle schoolsRanks 45th of 748 Middle schools
 1.1%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Harrington Park School)79.553.3
 26.2%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Harrington Park School District)79.553.3
 26.2%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (New Jersey)50.242
 8.2%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Harrington Park School)91.576.2
 15.3%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Harrington Park School District)91.576.2
 15.3%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (New Jersey)55.145.9
 9.2%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Harrington Park School)87.584.1
 3.4%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Harrington Park School District)87.584.1
 3.4%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (New Jersey)57.451.3
 6.1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Harrington Park School)86.276.8
 9.4%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Harrington Park School District)86.276.8
 9.4%
   4th Grade Mathematics (New Jersey)5144.3
 6.7%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Harrington Park School)8484.2
 0.2%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Harrington Park School District)8484.2
 0.2%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (New Jersey)57.953.2
 4.7%
5th Grade Mathematics (Harrington Park School)72.471.4
 1%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Harrington Park School District)72.471.4
 1%
   5th Grade Mathematics (New Jersey)46.840.1
 6.7%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Harrington Park School)7561.3
 13.7%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Harrington Park School District)7561.3
 13.7%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (New Jersey)56.149
 7.1%
6th Grade Mathematics (Harrington Park School)66.157.4
 8.7%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Harrington Park School District)66.157.4
 8.7%
   6th Grade Mathematics (New Jersey)40.634.3
 6.3%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Harrington Park School)84.576.2
 8.3%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Harrington Park School District)84.576.2
 8.3%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (New Jersey)62.855.7
 7.1%
7th Grade Mathematics (Harrington Park School)65.773.9
 8.2%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Harrington Park School District)65.773.9
 8.2%
   7th Grade Mathematics (New Jersey)42.133.8
 8.3%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Harrington Park School)78.184
 5.9%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Harrington Park School District)78.184
 5.9%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (New Jersey)62.955.3
 7.6%
8th Grade Mathematics (Harrington Park School)71.870.3
 1.5%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Harrington Park School District)71.870.3
 1.5%
   8th Grade Mathematics (New Jersey)29.317.8
 11.5%
8th Grade Algebra I (Harrington Park School)10096.9
 3.1%
   8th Grade Algebra I (Harrington Park School District)10096.9
 3.1%
   8th Grade Algebra I (New Jersey)75.166
 9.1%
End of Course Algebra I (Harrington Park School)10096.9
 3.1%
   End of Course Algebra I (Harrington Park School District)10096.9
 3.1%
   End of Course Algebra I (New Jersey)43.335.1
 8.2%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students601615
 2.3%
African American46
 50%
American Indian00
Asian154189
 22.7%
Hispanic2839
 39.3%
Pacific Islander31
 66.7%
White362340
 6.1%
Two or More Races5040
 20%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients0%0.5%
 0.5%


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In the 2022-23 school year, 615 students attended Harrington Park School.

Students at Harrington Park School are 55% White, 31% Asian, 7% Two or more races, 6% Hispanic.

Students who attend Harrington Park School usually go on to attend:

High : Northern Valley Regional High School at Old Tappan

Harrington Park School ranks 165th of 1342 New Jersey elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.


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