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Glenwood School

Summary:

Glenwood School is an exceptional elementary school located in Short Hills, New Jersey, serving 378 students in grades K-4. As part of the highly-ranked Millburn Township School District, Glenwood consistently performs among the top elementary schools in the state, with a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Glenwood School's academic performance is truly outstanding, with students consistently outperforming state and district averages on standardized tests. In the 2022-2023 school year, 94.4% of Glenwood's 4th-grade students were proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to 88.6% for the Millburn Township School District and just 51.3% for the state of New Jersey. The school also has a significantly higher percentage of Asian students (57.94%) compared to nearby schools, which may contribute to its strong academic results. Additionally, Glenwood maintains a very low chronic absenteeism rate and an extremely low percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, suggesting a supportive and engaged community.

While Glenwood School's performance is exceptional, the nearby schools in the Millburn Township School District also demonstrate strong academic achievement, with several schools ranking among the top in New Jersey. However, the demographic and socioeconomic differences between Glenwood and schools like Primary Center at Jefferson and Jefferson Elementary School may raise questions about equity and access to high-quality education across the region.


Detail:

Public K-4

 325 Taylor Road South
       Short Hills, NJ  07078

(973) 379-7576

District: Millburn Township School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
14th of 1,342 New Jersey Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $13,622 Help


Students who attend Glenwood School usually attend:

Middle:    Millburn Middle School
High:    Millburn High School

Student/teacher ratio:  13.6 Help
Number of students:  378

Racial breakdown:

Asian:
57.9%
White:
27.5%
Two or more races:
7.7%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  0.8% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Glenwood School ranks better than 99% of elementary schools in New Jersey. It also ranks 3rd among 5 ranked elementary schools in the Millburn Township School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 96.2. (See more...)
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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: Asian (57.9%), White (27.5%), two or more races (7.7%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 0.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Glenwood School is 13.6, which is the highest among 5 elementary schools in the Millburn Township School District! (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Glenwood School is $13,622, which is the lowest among 5 elementary schools in the Millburn Township School District!
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Glenwood School:

SchoolDigger ranks Glenwood School 14th of 1342 New Jersey public elementary schools. (See Glenwood School in the ranking list.)

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Millburn Township School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Millburn Township School District 9th of 615 New Jersey school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Glenwood School

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Rank History for all students at Glenwood School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 86.20 80th 1204 93.4%
2004 83.94 84th 1298 93.5%
2005 87.28 7th 1303 99.5%
2006 83.32 56th 1314 95.7%
2007 83.69 31st 1329 97.7%
2008 84.02 56th 1338 95.8%
2009 85.77 77th 1346 94.3%
2010 84.24 92nd 1354 93.2%
2011 86.86 38th 1360 97.2%
2012 87.65 26th 1363 98.1%
2013 89.38 10th 1367 99.3%
2014 89.80 9th 1363 99.3%
2015 94.71 33rd 1357 97.6%
2016 96.05 11th 1346 99.2%
2017 95.24 11th 1352 99.2%
2018 97.53 3rd 1353 99.8%
2019 95.84 7th 1360 99.5%
2021 99.24 1st 1317 99.9%
2022 96.39 11th 1345 99.2%
2023 96.20 14th 1342 99.0%
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Rank History for Female students at Glenwood School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 96.57 2nd 1333 99.8%
2019 95.65 7th 1331 99.5%
2021 98.74 1st 1290 99.9%
2022 95.18 20th 1326 98.5%
2023 96.78 6th 1318 99.5%
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Rank History for Male students at Glenwood School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 97.53 5th 1334 99.6%
2019 95.03 13th 1335 99.0%
2021 99.08 2nd 1297 99.8%
2022 96.49 13th 1324 99.0%
2023 94.98 29th 1315 97.8%
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Rank History for Asian students at Glenwood School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 88.46 12th 370 96.8%
2019 86.38 11th 370 97.0%
2022 79.62 52nd 348 85.1%
2023 78.81 46th 346 86.7%
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Rank History for White students at Glenwood School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 94.52 11th 1022 98.9%
2019 89.95 32nd 1023 96.9%
2021 92.80 22nd 964 97.7%
2022 91.33 25th 976 97.4%
2023 90.93 42nd 975 95.7%
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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.

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Data source: New Jersey Department of Education

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by a citizen
Saturday, November 26, 2011

Open Quote This school provides an outstanding learning environment with dedicated educators and a supportive parent community. You can feel the friendly community atmosphere the first time you walk through the building. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Glenwood School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 321 0 16 3 0 n/a n/a 0 340
1989 327 1 9 0 0 n/a n/a 0 337
1990 294 1 6 1 0 n/a n/a 0 302
1991 304 0 12 5 0 n/a n/a 0 321
1992 312 0 13 4 0 n/a n/a 0 329
1993 311 2 19 5 0 n/a n/a 0 337
1994 337 3 11 9 0 n/a n/a 0 360
1995 335 1 18 6 1 n/a n/a 0 361
1996 335 1 18 6 1 n/a n/a 0 361
1998 389 0 16 2 0 n/a n/a 0 407
1999 382 1 32 2 0 n/a n/a 0 417
2000 396 0 30 1 6 n/a n/a 0 433
2001 369 0 36 5 6 n/a n/a 0 416
2002 391 0 49 9 1 n/a n/a 0 450
2003 391 0 49 9 1 n/a n/a 0 450
2004 398 3 63 9 0 n/a n/a 0 473
2005 388 2 57 5 0 n/a n/a 0 452
2006 384 3 57 4 0 n/a n/a 0 448
2007 408 2 63 3 0 n/a n/a 0 476
2008 429 1 70 2 0 n/a n/a 0 502
2009 431 1 80 1 0 0 2 0 515
2010 439 1 85 2 0 0 2 0 529
2011 371 2 99 6 0 0 8 0 486
2012 363 2 109 6 0 0 8 0 488
2013 324 4 133 13 0 0 15 0 489
2014 292 4 140 13 0 0 8 0 457
2015 285 5 166 12 0 0 9 0 477
2016 235 3 170 20 0 0 28 0 456
2017 221 1 205 20 0 0 24 0 471
2018 148 1 177 17 1 0 23 0 367
2019 139 3 183 16 1 0 20 0 362
2020 138 4 182 14 1 0 25 0 364
2021 117 6 191 15 0 0 28 0 357
2022 118 9 204 17 0 0 28 0 376
2023 104 7 219 19 0 0 29 0 378

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 Glenwood School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 340 19.0 17.8 n/a
1989 337 20.0 16.8 n/a
1990 302 17.0 17.7 0.3
1991 321 18.0 17.8 0
1992 329 17.0 19.3 n/a
1993 337 18.0 18.7 0
1994 360 20.0 18.0 0.6
1995 361 19.0 19.0 0.8
1996 361 19.0 19.0 0.8
1998 407 23.5 17.3 0.2
1999 417 23.0 18.1 n/a
2000 433 21.0 20.6 0
2001 416 21.2 19.6 0
2002 450 30.4 14.8 0
2003 450 30.4 14.8 0
2004 473 32.0 14.8 0
2005 452 34.4 13.1 n/a
2006 448 35.4 12.7 0
2007 476 35.0 13.6 0
2008 502 32.0 15.7 n/a
2009 515 36.6 11.8 0
2010 529 35.0 15.1 0
2011 486 32.9 14.7 0
2012 488 34.3 14.2 n/a
2013 489 30.6 15.9 0
2014 457 30.6 14.9 0.7
2015 477 31.0 15.3 0.6
2016 456 32.0 14.2 0.7
2017 471 33.2 14.1 0.6
2018 367 28.9 12.6 0
2019 362 26.9 13.4 0
2020 364 25.5 14.2 0.8
2021 357 24.7 14.4 0.8
2022 376 25.7 14.6 1.1
2023 378 27.6 13.6 0.8

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 Glenwood School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 340 19.0 17.8 n/a
1989 337 20.0 16.8 n/a
1990 302 17.0 17.7 0.3
1991 321 18.0 17.8 0
1992 329 17.0 19.3 n/a
1993 337 18.0 18.7 0
1994 360 20.0 18.0 0.6
1995 361 19.0 19.0 0.8
1996 361 19.0 19.0 0.8
1998 407 23.5 17.3 0.2
1999 417 23.0 18.1 n/a
2000 433 21.0 20.6 0
2001 416 21.2 19.6 0
2002 450 30.4 14.8 0
2003 450 30.4 14.8 0
2004 473 32.0 14.8 0
2005 452 34.4 13.1 n/a
2006 448 35.4 12.7 0
2007 476 35.0 13.6 0
2008 502 32.0 15.7 n/a
2009 515 36.6 11.8 0
2010 529 35.0 15.1 0
2011 486 32.9 14.7 0
2012 488 34.3 14.2 n/a
2013 489 30.6 15.9 0
2014 457 30.6 14.9 0.7
2015 477 31.0 15.3 0.6
2016 456 32.0 14.2 0.7
2017 471 33.2 14.1 0.6
2018 367 28.9 12.6 0
2019 362 26.9 13.4 0
2020 364 25.5 14.2 0.8
2021 357 24.7 14.4 0.8
2022 376 25.7 14.6 1.1
2023 378 27.6 13.6 0.8

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 Glenwood School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $34 (0.2%) $13,588 (99.8%) $13,622

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Glenwood 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 7th of 1360 Elementary schoolsRanks 14th of 1342 Elementary schools
 0.5%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Glenwood School)84.275.4
 8.8%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Millburn Township School District)84.183.6
 0.5%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (New Jersey)50.242
 8.2%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Glenwood School)88.486.3
 2.1%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Millburn Township School District)89.485.9
 3.5%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (New Jersey)55.145.9
 9.2%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Glenwood School)9694.4
 1.6%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Millburn Township School District)88.888.6
 0.2%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (New Jersey)57.451.3
 6.1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Glenwood School)97.391.3
 6%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Millburn Township School District)88.686.9
 1.7%
   4th Grade Mathematics (New Jersey)5144.3
 6.7%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students362378
 4.4%
African American37
 133.3%
American Indian10
 100%
Asian183219
 19.7%
Hispanic1619
 18.8%
Pacific Islander00
White139104
 25.2%
Two or More Races2029
 45%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients0%0.8%
 0.8%

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Frequently Asked Questions about Glenwood School

Students who attend Glenwood School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Millburn Middle School
High : Millburn High School

In the 2022-23 school year, 378 students attended Glenwood School.

Yes! Glenwood School is one of the best elementary schools in the state. It ranks 14th of 1342 New Jersey elementary schools.

Students at Glenwood School are 58% Asian, 28% White, 8% Two or more races, 5% Hispanic, 2% African American.


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