Upper Greenwood Lake Elementary School

Summary:

Upper Greenwood Lake Elementary School is a public elementary school in Hewitt, New Jersey, serving students from kindergarten to 5th grade as part of the West Milford Township Public School District. This high-performing school consistently outperforms the district and state averages in academic achievement, particularly in English Language Arts and Mathematics.

One of the school's key strengths is its exceptional performance with special education students, ranking in the top 84 out of 958 New Jersey elementary schools. Additionally, Upper Greenwood Lake Elementary School has a relatively low percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, suggesting it serves a more affluent student population. When compared to other elementary schools in the district, such as Maple Road Elementary School and Paradise Knoll Elementary School, Upper Greenwood Lake generally outperforms its peers in academic achievement.

However, the school has experienced a significant increase in chronic absenteeism, from 5.1% in 2018-2019 to 14.4% in 2021-2022, which is an area of concern that the school and district should address. Overall, Upper Greenwood Lake Elementary School appears to be providing a quality education to its students, with the potential for continued improvement in addressing the rising chronic absenteeism rate.


Detail:

Public K-5

 41 Henry Road
       Hewitt, NJ  07421


(973) 853-4466

District: West Milford Township Public School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
408th of 1,342 New Jersey Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $11,903 Help


Students who attend Upper Greenwood Lake Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Macopin Middle School
High:    West Milford High School

Student/teacher ratio:  9.2 Help
Number of students:  197

Racial breakdown:

White:
76.6%
Hispanic:
17.8%
Two or more races:
4.6%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  22.8% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Upper Greenwood Lake Elementary School ranks better than 69.6% of elementary schools in New Jersey. It also ranks first among 5 ranked elementary schools in the West Milford Township Public School District! (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 71.01. (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 (76.6%), Hispanic (17.8%), two or more races (4.6%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 22.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the highest percentage in the West Milford Township Public School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Upper Greenwood Lake Elementary School is 9.2, which is the lowest among 5 elementary schools in the West Milford Township Public School District! (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Upper Greenwood Lake Elementary School is $11,903. 3 elementary schools in the West Milford Township Public School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Upper Greenwood Lake Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Upper Greenwood Lake Elementary School 408th of 1342 New Jersey public elementary schools. (See Upper Greenwood Lake Elementary School in the ranking list.)

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West Milford Township Public School District:

SchoolDigger ranks West Milford Township Public School District 349th of 615 New Jersey school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Upper Greenwood Lake Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Upper Greenwood Lake Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 71.67 411th 1204 65.9%
2004 73.82 358th 1298 72.4%
2005 73.35 379th 1303 70.9%
2006 63.09 635th 1314 51.7%
2007 70.56 446th 1329 66.4%
2008 60.62 667th 1338 50.1%
2009 54.51 745th 1346 44.7%
2010 54.94 758th 1354 44.0%
2011 43.32 921st 1360 32.3%
2012 55.64 744th 1363 45.4%
2013 42.76 915th 1367 33.1%
2014 58.82 679th 1363 50.2%
2015 41.29 830th 1357 38.8%
2016 52.29 680th 1346 49.5%
2017 56.44 635th 1352 53.0%
2018 55.00 640th 1353 52.7%
2019 61.12 570th 1360 58.1%
2021 44.43 675th 1317 48.7%
2022 58.90 565th 1345 58.0%
2023 71.01 408th 1342 69.6%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Upper Greenwood Lake Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 42.98 505th 1001 49.6%
2019 41.52 521st 1007 48.3%
2021 56.38 295th 868 66.0%
2022 48.70 404th 949 57.4%
2023 87.21 84th 958 91.2%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Upper Greenwood Lake Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 42.65 570th 942 39.5%
2019 68.58 202nd 948 78.7%
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Rank History for Female students at Upper Greenwood Lake Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 56.23 615th 1333 53.9%
2019 56.25 610th 1331 54.2%
2021 41.95 698th 1290 45.9%
2022 64.58 478th 1326 64.0%
2023 73.38 361st 1318 72.6%
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Rank History for Male students at Upper Greenwood Lake Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 53.63 633rd 1334 52.5%
2019 64.78 494th 1335 63.0%
2021 41.23 679th 1297 47.6%
2022 54.93 584th 1324 55.9%
2023 66.97 429th 1315 67.4%
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Rank History for White students at Upper Greenwood Lake Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 39.38 656th 1022 35.8%
2019 49.33 533rd 1023 47.9%
2021 28.75 751st 964 22.1%
2022 38.70 623rd 976 36.2%
2023 53.39 452nd 975 53.6%
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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 Upper Greenwood Lake Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 410 23 3 6 0 n/a n/a 0 442
1989 419 24 7 5 0 n/a n/a 0 455
1990 421 23 2 4 0 n/a n/a 0 450
1991 428 25 4 4 0 n/a n/a 0 461
1992 373 26 4 7 0 n/a n/a 0 410
1993 398 27 4 8 1 n/a n/a 0 438
1994 390 24 6 8 0 n/a n/a 0 428
1995 422 29 5 5 2 n/a n/a 0 463
1996 422 29 5 5 2 n/a n/a 0 463
1998 451 19 5 9 4 n/a n/a 0 488
1999 434 17 5 12 4 n/a n/a 0 472
2000 429 19 3 13 3 n/a n/a 0 467
2001 421 11 2 13 5 n/a n/a 0 452
2002 387 9 3 9 4 n/a n/a 0 412
2003 387 9 3 9 4 n/a n/a 0 412
2004 388 10 3 13 2 n/a n/a 0 416
2005 371 8 5 12 2 n/a n/a 0 398
2006 386 5 2 18 1 n/a n/a 0 412
2007 372 6 3 14 2 n/a n/a 0 397
2008 353 4 1 1 3 n/a n/a 0 362
2009 311 8 1 16 2 0 0 0 338
2010 315 10 2 13 2 0 0 0 342
2011 281 12 2 14 4 0 0 0 313
2012 277 8 2 12 2 0 0 0 301
2013 265 6 2 9 1 0 0 0 283
2014 266 6 3 15 1 0 0 0 291
2015 286 6 2 27 1 0 5 0 327
2016 270 4 2 22 0 0 4 0 302
2017 267 5 2 24 0 0 5 0 303
2018 279 5 0 20 0 0 5 0 309
2019 266 7 0 25 0 0 10 0 308
2020 250 8 0 25 1 0 14 0 298
2021 166 2 0 20 1 0 8 0 197
2022 155 1 0 27 1 0 8 0 192
2023 151 2 0 35 0 0 9 0 197

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 Upper Greenwood Lake Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 442 26.0 17.0 n/a
1989 455 27.0 16.8 n/a
1990 450 27.0 16.6 6
1991 461 27.0 17.0 6.5
1992 410 24.0 17.0 12
1993 438 24.5 17.9 16
1994 428 23.0 18.6 14.5
1995 463 24.0 19.3 15.1
1996 463 24.0 19.3 15.1
1998 488 28.0 17.4 11.7
1999 472 25.0 18.9 12.9
2000 467 26.0 18.0 15
2001 452 26.3 17.2 11.9
2002 412 28.0 14.7 14.1
2003 412 28.0 14.7 14.1
2004 416 28.5 14.6 13.7
2005 398 26.0 15.3 n/a
2006 412 25.0 16.5 8.5
2007 397 22.0 18.0 8.3
2008 362 18.0 20.1 8.3
2009 338 22.1 13.8 7.4
2010 342 15.0 22.8 7.6
2011 313 15.0 20.8 10.2
2012 301 20.1 14.9 13.3
2013 283 24.5 11.5 17.3
2014 291 22.5 12.9 22.3
2015 327 26.0 12.5 23.2
2016 302 26.0 11.6 23.8
2017 303 27.6 10.9 26.4
2018 309 24.6 12.5 25.2
2019 308 25.1 12.2 24
2020 298 24.1 12.3 20.5
2021 197 20.6 9.5 18.3
2022 192 21.3 9.0 18.8
2023 197 21.3 9.2 22.8

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 Upper Greenwood Lake Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 442 26.0 17.0 n/a
1989 455 27.0 16.8 n/a
1990 450 27.0 16.6 6
1991 461 27.0 17.0 6.5
1992 410 24.0 17.0 12
1993 438 24.5 17.9 16
1994 428 23.0 18.6 14.5
1995 463 24.0 19.3 15.1
1996 463 24.0 19.3 15.1
1998 488 28.0 17.4 11.7
1999 472 25.0 18.9 12.9
2000 467 26.0 18.0 15
2001 452 26.3 17.2 11.9
2002 412 28.0 14.7 14.1
2003 412 28.0 14.7 14.1
2004 416 28.5 14.6 13.7
2005 398 26.0 15.3 n/a
2006 412 25.0 16.5 8.5
2007 397 22.0 18.0 8.3
2008 362 18.0 20.1 8.3
2009 338 22.1 13.8 7.4
2010 342 15.0 22.8 7.6
2011 313 15.0 20.8 10.2
2012 301 20.1 14.9 13.3
2013 283 24.5 11.5 17.3
2014 291 22.5 12.9 22.3
2015 327 26.0 12.5 23.2
2016 302 26.0 11.6 23.8
2017 303 27.6 10.9 26.4
2018 309 24.6 12.5 25.2
2019 308 25.1 12.2 24
2020 298 24.1 12.3 20.5
2021 197 20.6 9.5 18.3
2022 192 21.3 9.0 18.8
2023 197 21.3 9.2 22.8

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 Upper Greenwood Lake Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $294 (2.5%) $11,609 (97.5%) $11,903

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Upper Greenwood Lake Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 570th of 1360 Elementary schoolsRanks 408th of 1342 Elementary schools
 11.5%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Upper Greenwood Lake Elementary School)57.563.4
 5.9%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (West Milford Township Public School District)61.341.6
 19.7%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (New Jersey)50.242
 8.2%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Upper Greenwood Lake Elementary School)72.568.3
 4.2%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (West Milford Township Public School District)58.453.7
 4.7%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (New Jersey)55.145.9
 9.2%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Upper Greenwood Lake Elementary School)59.653.8
 5.8%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (West Milford Township Public School District)68.148.2
 19.9%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (New Jersey)57.451.3
 6.1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Upper Greenwood Lake Elementary School)59.651.3
 8.3%
   4th Grade Mathematics (West Milford Township Public School District)59.952.7
 7.2%
   4th Grade Mathematics (New Jersey)5144.3
 6.7%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Upper Greenwood Lake Elementary School)62.563.7
 1.2%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (West Milford Township Public School District)61.459.8
 1.6%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (New Jersey)57.953.2
 4.7%
5th Grade Mathematics (Upper Greenwood Lake Elementary School)43.748.5
 4.8%
   5th Grade Mathematics (West Milford Township Public School District)5240.5
 11.5%
   5th Grade Mathematics (New Jersey)46.840.1
 6.7%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students308197
 36%
African American72
 71.4%
American Indian00
Asian00
Hispanic2535
 40%
Pacific Islander00
White266151
 43.2%
Two or More Races109
 10%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients24%22.8%
 1.2%


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Students at Upper Greenwood Lake Elementary School are 77% White, 18% Hispanic, 5% Two or more races, 1% African American.

Students who attend Upper Greenwood Lake Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Macopin Middle School
High : West Milford High School

In the 2022-23 school year, 197 students attended Upper Greenwood Lake Elementary School.

Upper Greenwood Lake Elementary School ranks 408th of 1342 New Jersey elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.


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