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Paramus 51�� District

145 Spring Valley Road
Paramus, NJ 07652

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Top 30%

Tel: (201) 261-7800

Top Rankings

Paramus 51�� District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in New Jersey for:

Overview

This School District

This State (NJ)

# Schools

8 Schools

2,569 Schools

# Students

3,560 Students

1,360,135 Students

# Teachers

335 Teachers

116,529 Teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

11:1

Student By Grade

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Comparison of Students By Grade Trends
Grade	Paramus 51�� District	New Jersey
Pre-K	123	91
Kind	229	134
1	234	138
2	271	142
3	259	141
4	252	143
5	277	145
6	253	147
7	265	148
8	314	150
9	255	158
10	272	157
11	285	157
12	271	152

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District Rank

Paramus 51�� District, which is ranked within the top 30% of all 645 school districts in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.

The school district's graduation rate of 95% has decreased from 98% over five school years.

This School District

State Average (NJ)

#179 out of 648 school districts
(Top 30%)

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Overall School District Rank Trends
Year	Paramus 51�� District
2023	#179
2022	#186
2021	#204
2019	#200
2018	#156
2017	#191
2016	#196
2015	#173
2014	#143
2013	#151
2012	#191

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56%

38%

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Math Proficiency Trends
Year	Paramus 51�� District	New Jersey
2023	56%	38%
2022	52%	36%
2021	39%	26%
2019	60%	44%
2018	61%	42%
2017	58%	41%
2016	56%	40%
2015	52%	36%
2014	88%	75%
2013	87%	75%
2012	86%	75%

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60%

49%

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Reading and Language Arts Proficiency Trends
Year	Paramus 51�� District	New Jersey
2022	60%	49%
2021	53%	47%
2019	67%	57%
2018	61%	55%
2017	66%	53%
2016	61%	50%
2015	60%	47%
2014	84%	69%
2013	83%	69%
2012	81%	69%
2011	84%	69%

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32%

23%

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Science Proficiency Trends
Year	Paramus 51�� District	New Jersey
2022	32%	23%
2021	27%	22%

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95%

85%

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Graduation Rate Trends
Year	Paramus 51�� District	New Jersey
2023	95%	85%
2022	86%	85%
2021	96%	88%
2020	97%	90%
2019	97%	90%
2018	98%	90%
2017	97%	90%
2016	98%	90%
2015	95%	89%
2014	95%	88%
2013	97%	87%

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Students by Ethnicity:

0.69

0.72

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Comparison of Diversity Score Trends
Year	Paramus 51�� District	New Jersey
2023	0.67	0.71
2022	0.66	0.71
2021	0.64	0.71
2020	0.62	0.70
2019	0.62	0.70
2018	0.59	0.70
2017	0.59	0.70
2016	0.58	0.69
2015	0.56	0.68
2014	0.56	0.68
2013	0.54	0.67
2012	0.54	0.66
2011	0.53	0.65
2010	0.52	0.65
2009	0.51	0.64
2008	0.50	0.63
2007	0.56	0.62
2006	0.47	0.62
2005	0.47	0.61
2004	0.47	0.60
2003	0.48	0.60
2002	0.44	0.59
2001	0.46	0.58
2000	0.46	0.57
1999	0.43	0.57
1998	0.44	0.57
1996	0.45	0.56
1995	0.43	0.55
1994	0.41	0.55
1993	0.39	0.55
1992	0.38	0.54

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% American Indian

n/a

% Asian

30%

11%

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Asian Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (1992-2023)
Year	Paramus 51�� District	New Jersey
2023	32%	10%
2022	31%	10%
2021	30%	10%
2020	30%	11%
2019	30%	11%
2018	30%	10%
2017	30%	10%
2016	29%	10%
2015	29%	10%
2014	29%	10%
2013	29%	10%
2012	28%	9%
2011	28%	9%
2010	28%	9%
2009	28%	9%
2008	28%	9%
2007	37%	8%
2006	24%	8%
2005	25%	7%
2004	25%	7%
2003	26%	7%
2002	23%	7%
2001	26%	6%
2000	26%	6%
1999	23%	6%
1998	24%	6%
1996	24%	5%
1995	23%	5%
1994	21%	5%
1993	19%	5%
1992	19%	5%

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% Hispanic

18%

34%

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Hispanic Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (1992-2023)
Year	Paramus 51�� District	New Jersey
2023	17%	33%
2022	16%	32%
2021	15%	31%
2020	13%	29%
2019	13%	29%
2018	12%	27%
2017	12%	27%
2016	12%	26%
2015	11%	25%
2014	10%	24%
2013	8%	23%
2012	9%	23%
2011	8%	22%
2010	8%	21%
2009	7%	20%
2008	6%	19%
2007	6%	19%
2006	6%	18%
2005	5%	18%
2004	6%	17%
2003	5%	17%
2002	5%	16%
2001	4%	15%
2000	4%	15%
1999	4%	14%
1998	4%	14%
1996	5%	14%
1995	4%	13%
1994	4%	13%
1993	4%	13%
1992	4%	12%

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% Black

14%

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Black Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (1989-2023)
Year	Paramus 51�� District	New Jersey
2023	3%	15%
2022	2%	15%
2021	2%	15%
2020	2%	15%
2019	2%	15%
2018	1%	16%
2017	1%	16%
2016	1%	16%
2015	1%	16%
2014	1%	16%
2013	1%	16%
2012	2%	16%
2011	1%	16%
2010	1%	17%
2009	1%	17%
2008	1%	17%
2007	1%	17%
2006	1%	18%
2005	1%	18%
2004	1%	18%
2003	1%	18%
2002	1%	18%
2001	1%	18%
1999	1%	18%
1998	1%	18%
1996	1%	19%
1995	1%	19%
1994	1%	19%
1993	1%	19%
1992	1%	19%
1989	1%	18%

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% White

45%

38%

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White Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (1992-2023)
Year	Paramus 51�� District	New Jersey
2023	45%	39%
2022	48%	40%
2021	50%	41%
2020	53%	43%
2019	53%	43%
2018	56%	45%
2017	56%	45%
2016	57%	46%
2015	59%	48%
2014	59%	49%
2013	61%	50%
2012	61%	51%
2011	63%	52%
2010	63%	53%
2009	64%	54%
2008	65%	55%
2007	56%	56%
2006	69%	56%
2005	69%	57%
2004	68%	58%
2003	68%	58%
2002	71%	59%
2001	69%	61%
2000	70%	61%
1999	72%	62%
1998	71%	62%
1996	70%	62%
1995	72%	63%
1994	74%	63%
1993	76%	63%
1992	76%	64%

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% Hawaiian

n/a

% Two or more races

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Two or More Races Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2013-2023)
Year	Paramus 51�� District	New Jersey
2023	3%	3%
2022	3%	3%
2021	3%	3%
2020	2%	2%
2019	2%	2%
2018	1%	2%
2017	1%	2%
2016	1%	2%
2014	1%	1%
2013	1%	1%

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All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $32,498 is higher than the state median of $26,940. The school district revenue/student has grown by 7% over four school years.

The school district's spending/student of $30,387 is higher than the state median of $25,837. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.

This School District

This State (NJ)

Total Revenue

$116 MM

$36,642 MM

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Total Revenues Trends
Year	Paramus 51�� District	New Jersey
2023	$116 MM	$26 MM
2022	$112 MM	$25 MM
2021	$116 MM	$26 MM
2020	$112 MM	$25 MM
2019	$112 MM	$25 MM
2018	$106 MM	$24 MM
2017	$104 MM	$23 MM
2016	$102 MM	$21 MM
2015	$83 MM	$20 MM
2014	$98 MM	$21 MM
2012	$87 MM	$21 MM
2011	$84 MM	$20 MM
2010	$83 MM	$20 MM
2009	$81 MM	$20 MM
2008	$81 MM	$19 MM
2007	$91 MM	$19 MM
2006	$76 MM	$18 MM
2005	$70 MM	$17 MM
2004	$65 MM	$17 MM
2003	$59 MM	$15 MM
2002	$55 MM	$14 MM
2001	$52 MM	$14 MM
2000	$49 MM	$13 MM
1999	$49 MM	$13 MM
1998	$44 MM	$12 MM
1996	$40 MM	$11 MM
1995	$41 MM	$11 MM
1992	$39 MM	$10 MM

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Spending

$108 MM

$35,142 MM

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Total Expenditure Trends
Year	Paramus 51�� District	New Jersey
2023	$108 MM	$25 MM
2022	$107 MM	$24 MM
2021	$108 MM	$25 MM
2020	$107 MM	$24 MM
2019	$109 MM	$25 MM
2018	$104 MM	$24 MM
2017	$100 MM	$23 MM
2016	$98 MM	$22 MM
2015	$80 MM	$20 MM
2014	$93 MM	$20 MM
2012	$81 MM	$20 MM
2011	$78 MM	$19 MM
2010	$80 MM	$20 MM
2009	$78 MM	$19 MM
2008	$91 MM	$20 MM
2007	$90 MM	$19 MM
2006	$80 MM	$18 MM
2005	$67 MM	$17 MM
2004	$65 MM	$16 MM
2003	$59 MM	$16 MM
2002	$53 MM	$14 MM
2001	$52 MM	$13 MM
2000	$55 MM	$13 MM
1999	$52 MM	$14 MM
1998	$44 MM	$13 MM
1996	$41 MM	$11 MM
1995	$39 MM	$11 MM
1992	$32 MM	$9 MM

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Revenue / Student

$32,498

$26,940

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Average Revenue Per Student Trends
Year	Paramus 51�� District	New Jersey
2023	$32,030	$27,451
2022	$30,118	$26,511
2021	$32,164	$27,862
2020	$30,118	$26,511
2019	$29,733	$27,169
2018	$28,245	$25,776
2017	$27,424	$24,717
2016	$26,267	$23,074
2015	$21,171	$19,116
2014	$24,950	$22,539
2012	$21,447	$22,326
2011	$19,917	$15,563
2010	$19,545	$19,116
2009	$19,165	$20,414
2008	$18,761	$19,641
2007	$21,163	$17,846
2006	$16,668	$16,912
2005	$16,257	$15,983
2004	$14,218	$15,178
2003	$14,183	$14,414
2002	$13,062	$13,992
2001	$12,455	$13,524
2000	$12,025	$12,563
1999	$12,433	$11,702
1998	$11,290	$11,220
1995	$11,508	$10,398
1992	$11,850	$10,290
1990	$9,509	$8,190

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Spending / Student

$30,387

$25,837

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Average Expenditure Per Student Trends
Year	Paramus 51�� District	New Jersey
2023	$29,950	$26,479
2022	$28,625	$25,682
2021	$30,075	$26,876
2020	$28,625	$25,682
2019	$28,802	$26,960
2018	$27,596	$25,387
2017	$26,284	$25,235
2016	$25,319	$23,517
2015	$20,375	$19,190
2014	$23,571	$21,879
2012	$19,929	$21,692
2011	$18,466	$15,139
2010	$18,810	$19,190
2009	$18,411	$19,395
2008	$21,108	$19,863
2007	$20,971	$18,129
2006	$17,527	$16,981
2005	$15,740	$16,151
2004	$14,201	$14,709
2003	$14,194	$14,730
2002	$12,518	$14,261
2001	$12,471	$13,311
2000	$13,340	$12,817
1999	$13,405	$12,247
1998	$11,312	$11,565
1995	$10,874	$10,509
1992	$9,733	$9,044
1990	$9,753	$7,994

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Best Paramus 51�� District 51��s (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

Quick Facts

Rank: #11.

Memorial Elementary School

(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 65-69%)
:

Top 20%

Add to Compare

East 203 Midland Avenue
Paramus, NJ 07652
(201) 261-7800

Gr: PK-4 | 295 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 57%

Rank: #22.

Stony Lane Elementary School

(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 60-64%)
:

Top 20%

Add to Compare

W 110 Ridgewood Avenue
Paramus, NJ 07652
(201) 261-7800

Gr: K-4 | 201 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 50%

Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.

Parkway Elementary School

(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65-69%)
:

Top 20%

Add to Compare

145 E. Ridgewood Avenue
Paramus, NJ 07652
(201) 261-7800

Gr: PK-4 | 294 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 53%

Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.

Ridge Ranch Elementary School

(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65-69%)
:

Top 20%

Add to Compare

345 Lockwood Drive
Paramus, NJ 07652
(201) 261-7800

Gr: K-4 | 343 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 61%

Rank: #55.

Midland Elementary School

(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 60-64%)
:

Top 20%

Add to Compare

241 West Midland Avenue
Paramus, NJ 07652
(201) 261-7800

Gr: K-4 | 193 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 62%

Rank: #66.

East Brook Middle School

(Math: 58% | Reading: 64%)
:

Top 30%

Add to Compare

190 Spring Valley Road
Paramus, NJ 07652
(201) 261-7800

Gr: 5-8 | 592 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 59%

Rank: #77.

West Brook Middle School

(Math: 48% | Reading: 52%)
:

Top 50%

Add to Compare

560 Roosevelt Boulevard
Paramus, NJ 07652
(201) 261-7800

Gr: 5-8 | 517 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 56%

Rank: #88.

Paramus High School

(Math: 45% | Reading: 54%)
:

Top 50%

Add to Compare

99 East Century Road
Paramus, NJ 07652
(201) 261-7800

Gr: 9-12 | 1,125 student Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 52%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Paramus 51�� District?

Paramus 51�� District manages 8 public schools serving 3,560 students.

What is the rank of Paramus 51�� District?

Paramus 51�� District is ranked #178 out of 645 school districts in New Jersey (top 30%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of New Jersey school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 20%), Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)

What is the racial composition of students in Paramus 51�� District?

45% of Paramus 51�� District students are White, 30% of students are Asian, 18% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Black.

What is the student/teacher ratio of Paramus 51�� District?

Paramus 51�� District has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 12:1.

What is Paramus 51�� District's spending/student ratio?

The school district's spending/student of $30,387 is higher than the state median of $25,837. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2026)

District size: 8 schools
Grades: PK-12
Enrollment: 3,560 students
Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
Minority Enrollment: 55%
: 95% (Top 20% in NJ)
: Top 30%
: 56% (Top 30%)
: 60% (Top 50%)
: 32% (Top 30%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education