Prospect Park School District

94 Brown Avenue
Prospect Park, NJ 07508
(District boundaries shown in map)
1/
10
Bottom 50%
For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 814 students in Prospect Park School District. This district's average testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
Schools in Prospect Park School District have an average math proficiency score of 9% (versus the New Jersey public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 20% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Jersey public school average of 62% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (NJ)
# Schools
2 Schools
2,573 Schools
# Students
814 Students
1,360,617 Students
# Teachers
81 Teachers
116,573 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Prospect Park School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 646 school districts in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
This School District
State Average (NJ)
#621 out of 650 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
9%
36%
20%
49%
6-9%
23%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.46
0.72
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
6%
10%
% Hispanic
72%
34%
% Black
14%
15%
% White
7%
38%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $21,529 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 $20,678 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
$18 MM
$36,642 MM
Spending
$17 MM
$35,142 MM
Revenue / Student
$21,529
$26,931
Spending / Student
$20,678
$25,828

Best Prospect Park School District Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Prospect Park School No. 1
(Math: 9% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
94 Brown Avenue
Haledon, NJ 07508
(973) 790-7909
Grades: PK-8
| 652 students
13 Wagaraw Bvd
Haledon, NJ 07508
(973) 790-7909
Grades: 7-8
| 162 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Prospect Park School District?
Prospect Park School District manages 2 public schools serving 814 students.
What is the rank of Prospect Park School District?
Prospect Park School District is ranked #622 out of 646 school districts in New Jersey (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Prospect Park School District?
72% of Prospect Park School District students are Hispanic, 14% of students are Black, 7% of students are White, 6% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Prospect Park School District?
Prospect Park School District has a student/teacher ratio of 10:1, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 12:1.
What is Prospect Park School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $20,678 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 Stats (2025)

  • District size: 2 schools
  • Grades: PK-08
  • Enrollment: 814 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 93%
  • : Bottom 50% in NJ
  • : 9% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20% (Btm 50%)
  • : 6-9% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

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