For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 916 students in Totowa 51±¬ÁÏ District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
51±¬ÁÏs in Totowa 51±¬ÁÏ District have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the New Jersey public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public school average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (NJ)
# Schools
2 Schools
2,569 Schools
# Students
916 Students
1,360,135 Students
# Teachers
68 Teachers
116,529 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Totowa 51±¬ÁÏ 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.
Overall District Rank
#346 out of 648 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
14%
23%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.60
0.72
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
7%
11%
% Hispanic
38%
34%
% Black
4%
14%
% White
50%
38%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $23,866 in this school district is less than the state median of $26,940. The school district revenue/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $19,847 is less than the state median of $25,837. The school district spending/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$22 MM
$36,642 MM
Spending
$18 MM
$35,142 MM
Revenue / Student
$23,866
$26,940
Spending / Student
$19,847
$25,837
Best Totowa 51±¬ÁÏ District 51±¬ÁÏs (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Washington Park School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
10 Crews Street
Totowa, NJ 07512
(973) 956-0010
Totowa, NJ 07512
(973) 956-0010
Gr: 4-8 | 491 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #22.
Memorial School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
294 Totowa Road
Totowa, NJ 07512
(973) 956-0010
Totowa, NJ 07512
(973) 956-0010
Gr: PK-3 | 425 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Totowa 51±¬ÁÏ District?
Totowa 51±¬ÁÏ District manages 2 public schools serving 916 students.
What is the rank of Totowa 51±¬ÁÏ District?
Totowa 51±¬ÁÏ District is ranked #347 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.
What is the racial composition of students in Totowa 51±¬ÁÏ District?
50% of Totowa 51±¬ÁÏ District students are White, 38% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Totowa 51±¬ÁÏ District?
Totowa 51±¬ÁÏ District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 12:1.
What is Totowa 51±¬ÁÏ District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $19,847 is less than the state median of $25,837. The school district spending/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
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