Spring Garden School

Summary:

Spring Garden School is an elementary school located in Nutley, New Jersey, serving grades PK-6 with a total enrollment of 453 students. This high-performing school consistently ranks among the top elementary schools in the state, with students significantly outperforming their peers in the Nutley Public School District and across New Jersey on standardized tests.

Spring Garden School stands out for its strong academic performance, with 84.2% of 4th-grade students proficient or better in English Language Arts and 85.9% proficient or better in Mathematics, far exceeding the district and state averages. The school also has a relatively diverse student population, with a racial makeup that is more diverse than nearby schools like Radcliffe School and Yantacaw School. Additionally, Spring Garden School has remarkably low chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 1.5% to 17.1% in recent years, significantly lower than nearby schools like Lincoln School (33.2%).

One notable difference between Spring Garden School and some of its neighbors is the socioeconomic status of its student population. Spring Garden School has a very low percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 4.09% to 4.86%, much lower than schools like School #9 (40.78%), which serve more economically disadvantaged communities. This socioeconomic difference may contribute to the school's strong academic performance, as research has shown that students from higher-income families tend to have access to more educational resources and support.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-6

 59 S Spring Garden Ave
       Nutley, NJ  07110-1527


(973) 661-8896

District: Nutley Public School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
346th of 1,342 New Jersey Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $12,955 Help


Students who attend Spring Garden School usually attend:

Middle:    John H. Walker Middle School
High:    Nutley High School

Student/teacher ratio:  14.8 Help
Number of students:  453

Racial breakdown:

White:
59.6%
Hispanic:
22.7%
Asian:
9.7%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  4.9% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Spring Garden School ranks better than 74.2% of elementary schools in New Jersey. It also ranks 3rd among 5 ranked elementary schools in the Nutley Public School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 75.75. (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: White (59.6%), Hispanic (22.7%), Asian (9.7%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 4.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the lowest percentage in the Nutley Public School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Spring Garden School is 14.8, which is the highest among 5 elementary schools in the Nutley Public School District! (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Spring Garden School is $12,955, which is the 2nd highest among 5 elementary schools in the Nutley Public School District.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Spring Garden School:

SchoolDigger ranks Spring Garden School 346th of 1342 New Jersey public elementary schools. (See Spring Garden School in the ranking list.)

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Nutley Public School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Nutley Public School District 191st of 615 New Jersey school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Spring Garden School

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Rank History for all students at Spring Garden School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 75.67 336th 1204 72.1%
2004 76.19 293rd 1298 77.4%
2005 77.59 240th 1303 81.6%
2006 73.30 385th 1314 70.7%
2007 71.36 424th 1329 68.1%
2008 83.47 75th 1338 94.4%
2009 82.56 145th 1346 89.2%
2010 82.74 135th 1354 90.0%
2011 81.14 177th 1360 87.0%
2012 72.20 440th 1363 67.7%
2013 67.16 562nd 1367 58.9%
2014 69.47 485th 1363 64.4%
2015 70.10 425th 1357 68.7%
2016 78.68 293rd 1346 78.2%
2017 78.50 310th 1352 77.1%
2018 80.42 257th 1353 81.0%
2019 84.76 184th 1360 86.5%
2021 85.63 158th 1317 88.0%
2022 74.14 372nd 1345 72.3%
2023 75.75 346th 1342 74.2%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Spring Garden School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 85.88 107th 1001 89.3%
2019 92.13 55th 1007 94.5%
2021 60.35 250th 868 71.2%
2022 49.09 399th 949 58.0%
2023 81.62 128th 958 86.6%
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Rank History for Female students at Spring Garden School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 75.46 331st 1333 75.2%
2019 79.71 247th 1331 81.4%
2021 82.69 171st 1290 86.7%
2022 67.34 448th 1326 66.2%
2023 76.69 306th 1318 76.8%
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Rank History for Male students at Spring Garden School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 82.48 203rd 1334 84.8%
2019 86.42 132nd 1335 90.1%
2021 83.80 175th 1297 86.5%
2022 78.61 283rd 1324 78.6%
2023 73.70 340th 1315 74.1%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Spring Garden School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 96.67 30th 896 96.7%
2022 75.04 180th 953 81.1%
2023 83.31 124th 982 87.4%
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Rank History for White students at Spring Garden School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 66.53 336th 1022 67.1%
2019 75.23 199th 1023 80.5%
2021 80.74 122nd 964 87.3%
2022 60.30 370th 976 62.1%
2023 59.22 388th 975 60.2%
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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 Spring Garden School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 332 4 9 8 0 n/a n/a 0 353
1989 337 0 12 5 0 n/a n/a 0 354
1990 310 0 13 5 0 n/a n/a 0 328
1991 296 1 14 11 0 n/a n/a 0 322
1992 310 1 18 7 0 n/a n/a 0 336
1993 311 3 24 6 0 n/a n/a 0 344
1994 325 4 27 6 0 n/a n/a 0 362
1995 347 5 25 6 0 n/a n/a 0 383
1996 347 5 25 6 0 n/a n/a 0 383
1998 402 9 24 4 0 n/a n/a 0 439
1999 398 6 23 10 0 n/a n/a 0 437
2000 419 3 17 6 0 n/a n/a 0 445
2001 419 4 15 9 0 n/a n/a 0 447
2002 440 2 11 9 0 n/a n/a 0 462
2003 440 2 11 9 0 n/a n/a 0 462
2004 434 2 10 9 0 n/a n/a 0 455
2005 398 4 14 9 0 n/a n/a 0 425
2006 370 2 17 10 0 n/a n/a 0 399
2007 359 1 16 16 0 n/a n/a 0 392
2008 342 1 17 21 0 n/a n/a 0 381
2009 345 1 20 21 0 0 0 0 387
2010 337 1 19 22 0 0 0 0 379
2011 319 1 23 24 0 0 0 0 367
2012 314 0 28 25 0 0 0 0 367
2013 309 1 33 30 0 0 0 0 373
2014 279 2 33 37 0 0 1 0 352
2015 256 4 37 41 2 0 2 0 342
2016 255 6 36 47 3 0 3 0 350
2017 239 3 35 61 1 0 8 0 347
2018 246 4 34 69 1 0 8 0 362
2019 276 6 28 90 1 0 11 0 412
2020 258 14 31 95 2 0 16 0 416
2021 256 12 36 89 3 0 20 0 416
2022 258 12 41 104 2 2 20 0 439
2023 270 15 44 103 1 0 20 0 453

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 Spring Garden School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 353 17.0 20.7 n/a
1989 354 17.0 20.8 n/a
1990 328 17.0 19.2 0.3
1991 322 15.0 21.4 0.3
1992 336 16.0 21.0 0.9
1993 344 17.5 19.7 0.3
1994 362 20.0 18.1 1.4
1995 383 21.0 18.2 3.1
1996 383 21.0 18.2 3.1
1998 439 22.0 20.0 2.3
1999 437 23.5 18.6 2.1
2000 445 23.0 19.3 3.4
2001 447 23.3 19.2 3.6
2002 462 28.5 16.2 3
2003 462 28.5 16.2 3
2004 455 26.5 17.2 2.9
2005 425 28.5 14.9 n/a
2006 399 27.0 14.8 5.3
2007 392 25.0 15.7 5.1
2008 381 23.0 16.6 3.1
2009 387 27.8 12.5 3.4
2010 379 23.0 16.4 3.2
2011 367 24.0 15.2 4.1
2012 367 27.3 13.4 2.7
2013 373 29.5 12.6 4
2014 352 26.5 13.2 3.7
2015 342 26.0 13.1 2.9
2016 350 27.0 12.9 3.7
2017 347 27.8 12.4 4
2018 362 29.5 12.2 4.1
2019 412 29.7 13.8 3.2
2020 416 29.4 14.1 3.8
2021 416 28.9 14.3 4.1
2022 439 28.9 15.1 4.3
2023 453 30.5 14.8 4.9

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 Spring Garden School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 353 17.0 20.7 n/a
1989 354 17.0 20.8 n/a
1990 328 17.0 19.2 0.3
1991 322 15.0 21.4 0.3
1992 336 16.0 21.0 0.9
1993 344 17.5 19.7 0.3
1994 362 20.0 18.1 1.4
1995 383 21.0 18.2 3.1
1996 383 21.0 18.2 3.1
1998 439 22.0 20.0 2.3
1999 437 23.5 18.6 2.1
2000 445 23.0 19.3 3.4
2001 447 23.3 19.2 3.6
2002 462 28.5 16.2 3
2003 462 28.5 16.2 3
2004 455 26.5 17.2 2.9
2005 425 28.5 14.9 n/a
2006 399 27.0 14.8 5.3
2007 392 25.0 15.7 5.1
2008 381 23.0 16.6 3.1
2009 387 27.8 12.5 3.4
2010 379 23.0 16.4 3.2
2011 367 24.0 15.2 4.1
2012 367 27.3 13.4 2.7
2013 373 29.5 12.6 4
2014 352 26.5 13.2 3.7
2015 342 26.0 13.1 2.9
2016 350 27.0 12.9 3.7
2017 347 27.8 12.4 4
2018 362 29.5 12.2 4.1
2019 412 29.7 13.8 3.2
2020 416 29.4 14.1 3.8
2021 416 28.9 14.3 4.1
2022 439 28.9 15.1 4.3
2023 453 30.5 14.8 4.9

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 Spring Garden School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $167 (1.3%) $12,788 (98.7%) $12,955

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Spring Garden 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 184th of 1360 Elementary schoolsRanks 346th of 1342 Elementary schools
 12.3%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Spring Garden School)65.759.6
 6.1%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Nutley Public School District)61.952.6
 9.3%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (New Jersey)50.242
 8.2%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Spring Garden School)8064.9
 15.1%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Nutley Public School District)5857.2
 0.8%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (New Jersey)55.145.9
 9.2%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Spring Garden School)79.184.2
 5.1%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Nutley Public School District)68.971.6
 2.7%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (New Jersey)57.451.3
 6.1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Spring Garden School)76.885.9
 9.1%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Nutley Public School District)62.165.8
 3.7%
   4th Grade Mathematics (New Jersey)5144.3
 6.7%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Spring Garden School)79.575
 4.5%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Nutley Public School District)70.173.6
 3.5%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (New Jersey)57.953.2
 4.7%
5th Grade Mathematics (Spring Garden School)66.745
 21.7%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Nutley Public School District)54.647.2
 7.4%
   5th Grade Mathematics (New Jersey)46.840.1
 6.7%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Spring Garden School)83.362.8
 20.5%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Nutley Public School District)80.174
 6.1%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (New Jersey)56.149
 7.1%
6th Grade Mathematics (Spring Garden School)57.441.2
 16.2%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Nutley Public School District)63.153.3
 9.8%
   6th Grade Mathematics (New Jersey)40.634.3
 6.3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students412453
 10%
African American615
 150%
American Indian11
Asian2844
 57.1%
Hispanic90103
 14.4%
Pacific Islander00
White276270
 2.2%
Two or More Races1120
 81.8%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients3.2%4.9%
 1.7%


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Students who attend Spring Garden School usually go on to attend:

Middle : John H. Walker Middle School
High : Nutley High School

Spring Garden School ranks 346th of 1342 New Jersey elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 453 students attended Spring Garden School.

Students at Spring Garden School are 60% White, 23% Hispanic, 10% Asian, 4% Two or more races, 3% African American.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the New Jersey Department of Education.

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