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Roselle 51�� District

710 Locust Street
Roselle, NJ 07203

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Tel: (908) 298-2040

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

Overview

This School District

This State (NJ)

# Schools

7 Schools

2,573 Schools

# Students

3,023 Students

1,360,617 Students

# Teachers

248 Teachers

116,573 Teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

12:1

Student By Grade

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Comparison of Students By Grade Trends
Grade	Roselle 51�� District	New Jersey
Pre-K	96	91
Kind	219	134
1	202	138
2	213	142
3	219	141
4	215	143
5	240	144
6	217	146
7	255	148
8	229	150
9	215	157
10	241	156
11	229	157
12	233	152

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District Rank

Roselle 51�� District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% 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 86% has decreased from 88% over five school years.

This School District

State Average (NJ)

#582 out of 648 school districts
(Bottom 50%)

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Overall School District Rank Trends
Year	Roselle 51�� District
2023	#582
2022	#580
2021	#610
2019	#593
2018	#591
2017	#593
2016	#570
2015	#507
2014	#561
2013	#559
2012	#560

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14%

38%

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Math Proficiency Trends
Year	Roselle 51�� District	New Jersey
2023	14%	38%
2022	12%	36%
2021	6%	26%
2019	18%	44%
2018	20%	42%
2017	18%	41%
2016	21%	40%
2015	23%	36%
2014	61%	75%
2013	61%	75%
2012	60%	75%

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30%

49%

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Reading and Language Arts Proficiency Trends
Year	Roselle 51�� District	New Jersey
2022	30%	49%
2021	29%	47%
2019	36%	57%
2018	20%	55%
2017	34%	53%
2016	37%	50%
2015	34%	47%
2014	56%	69%
2013	56%	69%
2012	53%	69%
2011	50%	69%

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23%

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Science Proficiency Trends
Year	Roselle 51�� District	New Jersey
2022	5%	23%
2021	4%	22%

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86%

85%

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Graduation Rate Trends
Year	Roselle 51�� District	New Jersey
2023	86%	85%
2022	72%	85%
2021	73%	88%
2020	80%	90%
2019	84%	90%
2018	88%	90%
2017	87%	90%
2016	72%	90%
2015	90%	89%
2014	77%	88%
2013	75%	87%

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Students by Ethnicity:

0.56

0.72

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Comparison of Diversity Score Trends
Year	Roselle 51�� District	New Jersey
2023	0.55	0.71
2022	0.55	0.71
2021	0.54	0.71
2020	0.54	0.70
2019	0.54	0.70
2018	0.52	0.70
2017	0.52	0.70
2016	0.51	0.69
2015	0.51	0.68
2014	0.51	0.68
2013	0.51	0.67
2012	0.50	0.66
2011	0.48	0.65
2010	0.46	0.65
2009	0.48	0.64
2008	0.47	0.63
2007	0.47	0.62
2006	0.46	0.62
2005	0.44	0.61
2004	0.43	0.60
2003	0.42	0.60
2002	0.41	0.59
2001	0.40	0.58
2000	0.40	0.57
1999	0.40	0.57
1998	0.42	0.57
1996	0.46	0.56
1995	0.47	0.55
1994	0.48	0.55
1993	0.49	0.55
1992	0.51	0.54

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% American Indian

n/a

% Asian

10%

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Asian Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (1992-2023)
Year	Roselle 51�� District	New Jersey
2023	1%	10%
2022	2%	10%
2021	1%	10%
2020	2%	11%
2019	2%	11%
2018	1%	10%
2017	1%	10%
2016	1%	10%
2015	1%	10%
2014	1%	10%
2013	2%	10%
2012	2%	9%
2011	2%	9%
2010	1%	9%
2009	3%	9%
2008	2%	9%
2007	2%	8%
2006	2%	8%
2005	2%	7%
2004	2%	7%
2003	2%	7%
2002	3%	7%
2001	3%	6%
2000	3%	6%
1999	3%	6%
1998	2%	6%
1996	3%	5%
1995	2%	5%
1994	2%	5%
1993	3%	5%
1992	2%	5%

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% Hispanic

50%

34%

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Hispanic Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (1992-2023)
Year	Roselle 51�� District	New Jersey
2023	48%	33%
2022	46%	32%
2021	45%	31%
2020	43%	29%
2019	43%	29%
2018	40%	27%
2017	40%	27%
2016	37%	26%
2015	37%	25%
2014	34%	24%
2013	34%	23%
2012	32%	23%
2011	30%	22%
2010	29%	21%
2009	29%	20%
2008	30%	19%
2007	29%	19%
2006	27%	18%
2005	26%	18%
2004	24%	17%
2003	22%	17%
2002	19%	16%
2001	17%	15%
2000	16%	15%
1999	15%	14%
1998	15%	14%
1996	15%	14%
1995	15%	13%
1994	13%	13%
1993	13%	13%
1992	13%	12%

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% Black

45%

15%

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Black Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (1992-2023)
Year	Roselle 51�� District	New Jersey
2023	47%	15%
2022	49%	15%
2021	51%	15%
2020	53%	15%
2019	53%	15%
2018	57%	16%
2017	57%	16%
2016	59%	16%
2015	60%	16%
2014	62%	16%
2013	62%	16%
2012	64%	16%
2011	66%	16%
2010	68%	17%
2009	66%	17%
2008	66%	17%
2007	67%	17%
2006	68%	18%
2005	71%	18%
2004	72%	18%
2003	73%	18%
2002	74%	18%
2001	75%	18%
2000	76%	18%
1999	76%	18%
1998	74%	18%
1996	71%	19%
1995	71%	19%
1994	70%	19%
1993	68%	19%
1992	67%	19%

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% White

38%

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White Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (1992-2023)
Year	Roselle 51�� District	New Jersey
2023	3%	39%
2022	2%	40%
2021	2%	41%
2020	2%	43%
2019	2%	43%
2018	2%	45%
2017	2%	45%
2016	3%	46%
2015	2%	48%
2014	3%	49%
2013	2%	50%
2012	2%	51%
2011	2%	52%
2010	2%	53%
2009	2%	54%
2008	2%	55%
2007	2%	56%
2006	3%	56%
2005	1%	57%
2004	2%	58%
2003	3%	58%
2002	4%	59%
2001	5%	61%
2000	5%	61%
1999	6%	62%
1998	9%	62%
1996	11%	62%
1995	12%	63%
1994	15%	63%
1993	16%	63%
1992	18%	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 (2021-2023)
Year	Roselle 51�� District	New Jersey
2023	1%	3%
2022	1%	3%
2021	1%	3%

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All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $23,377 in this school district is less than the state median of $26,931. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

The school district's spending/student of $22,497 is less than the state median of $25,828. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

This School District

This State (NJ)

Total Revenue

$71 MM

$36,642 MM

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Total Revenues Trends
Year	Roselle 51�� District	New Jersey
2023	$71 MM	$26 MM
2022	$66 MM	$25 MM
2021	$71 MM	$26 MM
2020	$66 MM	$25 MM
2019	$62 MM	$25 MM
2018	$64 MM	$24 MM
2017	$59 MM	$23 MM
2016	$57 MM	$21 MM
2015	$53 MM	$20 MM
2014	$56 MM	$21 MM
2012	$61 MM	$21 MM
2011	$58 MM	$20 MM
2010	$53 MM	$20 MM
2009	$54 MM	$20 MM
2008	$50 MM	$19 MM
2007	$48 MM	$19 MM
2006	$46 MM	$18 MM
2005	$46 MM	$17 MM
2004	$40 MM	$17 MM
2003	$39 MM	$15 MM
2002	$35 MM	$14 MM
2001	$34 MM	$14 MM
2000	$33 MM	$13 MM
1999	$29 MM	$13 MM
1998	$28 MM	$12 MM
1996	$26 MM	$11 MM
1995	$24 MM	$11 MM
1992	$20 MM	$10 MM

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Spending

$68 MM

$35,142 MM

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Total Expenditure Trends
Year	Roselle 51�� District	New Jersey
2023	$68 MM	$25 MM
2022	$66 MM	$24 MM
2021	$68 MM	$25 MM
2020	$66 MM	$24 MM
2019	$61 MM	$25 MM
2018	$62 MM	$24 MM
2017	$60 MM	$23 MM
2016	$58 MM	$22 MM
2015	$53 MM	$20 MM
2014	$56 MM	$20 MM
2012	$56 MM	$20 MM
2011	$54 MM	$19 MM
2010	$53 MM	$20 MM
2009	$49 MM	$19 MM
2008	$51 MM	$20 MM
2007	$49 MM	$19 MM
2006	$46 MM	$18 MM
2005	$47 MM	$17 MM
2004	$40 MM	$16 MM
2003	$37 MM	$16 MM
2002	$35 MM	$14 MM
2001	$34 MM	$13 MM
2000	$30 MM	$13 MM
1999	$28 MM	$14 MM
1998	$26 MM	$13 MM
1996	$24 MM	$11 MM
1995	$24 MM	$11 MM
1992	$18 MM	$9 MM

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Revenue / Student

$23,377

$26,931

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Average Revenue Per Student Trends
Year	Roselle 51�� District	New Jersey
2023	$24,385	$27,451
2022	$22,705	$26,511
2021	$24,512	$27,862
2020	$22,705	$26,511
2019	$21,159	$27,169
2018	$22,496	$25,776
2017	$21,163	$24,717
2016	$21,300	$23,074
2015	$19,476	$19,116
2014	$20,806	$22,539
2012	$22,683	$22,326
2011	$19,495	$15,563
2010	$19,230	$19,116
2009	$19,341	$20,414
2008	$17,601	$19,641
2007	$16,901	$17,846
2006	$15,744	$16,912
2005	$15,741	$15,983
2004	$13,691	$15,178
2003	$14,432	$14,414
2002	$12,690	$13,992
2001	$12,895	$13,524
2000	$12,174	$12,563
1999	$11,391	$11,702
1998	$10,917	$11,220
1995	$10,239	$10,398
1992	$8,783	$10,290
1990	$7,426	$8,190

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Spending / Student

$22,497

$25,828

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Average Expenditure Per Student Trends
Year	Roselle 51�� District	New Jersey
2023	$23,468	$26,479
2022	$22,936	$25,682
2021	$23,590	$26,876
2020	$22,936	$25,682
2019	$20,749	$26,960
2018	$21,760	$25,387
2017	$21,311	$25,235
2016	$21,483	$23,517
2015	$19,329	$19,190
2014	$21,016	$21,879
2012	$20,636	$21,692
2011	$18,075	$15,139
2010	$19,086	$19,190
2009	$17,609	$19,395
2008	$18,041	$19,863
2007	$17,321	$18,129
2006	$15,844	$16,981
2005	$16,107	$16,151
2004	$13,711	$14,709
2003	$13,409	$14,730
2002	$12,580	$14,261
2001	$12,711	$13,311
2000	$11,206	$12,817
1999	$10,928	$12,247
1998	$10,448	$11,565
1995	$9,984	$10,509
1992	$8,050	$9,044
1990	$7,163	$7,994

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Best Roselle 51�� District 51��s (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

Quick Facts

Rank: #11.

Harrison Elementary School

(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
:

Bottom 50%

Add to Compare

310 Harrison Ave
Roselle, NJ 07203
(908) 298-2052

Gr: 1-4 | 310 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 97%

Rank: #22.

Dr. Charles C. Polk School

(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%)
:

Bottom 50%

Add to Compare

1100 Warren St
Roselle, NJ 07203
(908) 298-2061

Gr: 1-4 | 277 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 99%

Rank: #33.

Washington Elementary School

(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
:

Bottom 50%

Add to Compare

501 Washington Avenue
Roselle, NJ 07203
(908) 298-2072

Gr: 1-4 | 358 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 95%

Rank: #44.

Leonard V Moore Middle School

(Math: 15% | Reading: 28%)
:

Bottom 50%

Add to Compare

720 Locust St
Roselle, NJ 07203
(908) 298-2047

Gr: 5-6 | 457 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 98%

Rank: #55.

Grace Wilday Junior High School

(Math: 12% | Reading: 28%)
:

Bottom 50%

Add to Compare

400 Brooklawn Ave
Roselle, NJ 07203
(908) 298-2066

Gr: 7-8 | 484 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 97%

Rank: #66.

Abraham Clark High School

(Math: 2% | Reading: 24%)
:

Bottom 50%

Add to Compare

122 East 6th Ave
Roselle, NJ 07203
(908) 298-2000

Gr: 9-12 | 918 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 98%

Rank: n/an/a

Kindergarten Success Academy

Add to Compare

150 East 3rd Avenue
Roselle, NJ 07203
(908) 298-2040

Gr: K | 219 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 96%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Roselle 51�� District?

Roselle 51�� District manages 7 public schools serving 3,023 students.

What is the rank of Roselle 51�� District?

Roselle 51�� District is ranked #587 out of 645 school districts in New Jersey (bottom 50%) 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: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)

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

50% of Roselle 51�� District students are Hispanic, 45% of students are Black, 3% of students are White, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.

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

Roselle 51�� District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is equal to the New Jersey state average of 12:1.

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

The school district's spending/student of $22,497 is less than the state median of $25,828. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2025-26)

District size: 7 schools
Grades: PK-12
Enrollment: 3,023 students
Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Minority Enrollment: 97%
: 86% (Btm 50% in NJ)
: Bottom 50%
: 14% (Btm 50%)
: 30% (Btm 50%)
: 5% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education