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Northvale ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School vs. Norwood ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School

Should you attend Northvale ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School or Norwood ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Northvale ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School
441 Tappan Road
Northvale, NJ 07647
: 
8/
10
Top 30%
Norwood ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School
177 Summit St
Norwood, NJ 07648
: 
9/
10
Top 20%
Top Rankings

Northvale ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:

Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Most improved public schools (Top 20%)
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 20%)

Norwood ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 534 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Northvale ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 57% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 64% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 62% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Serving 580 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Norwood ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 64% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 76% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 62% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Grades Offered
K-8
PK-8
Total Students
534 students
580 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Northvale ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Norwood ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
50% | 50%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Northvale ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Norwood ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School.
Total Classroom Teachers
53 teachers
54 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Northvale ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Norwood ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Northvale ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Northvale ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School District and the state of New Jersey, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Norwood ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Norwood ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School District and the state of New Jersey, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#545 out of 2184 schools in NJ
(Top 30%)
#273 out of 2184 schools in NJ
(Top 20%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Northvale ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Norwood ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
57%
(Top 30% in NJ)
64%
(Top 20% in NJ)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Northvale ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Northvale ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School District and New Jersey public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Norwood ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Norwood ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School District and New Jersey public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
64%
(Top 30% in NJ)(21-22 School Year Data)
76%
(Top 20% in NJ)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Northvale ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Northvale ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School District and New Jersey public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Norwood ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Norwood ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School District and New Jersey public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
25-29%
(Top 50% in NJ)(21-22 School Year Data)
30-34%
(Top 30% in NJ)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Northvale ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Northvale ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School District and New Jersey public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Norwood ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Norwood ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School District and New Jersey public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Northvale ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Norwood ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School by grade.
Pre-K Students
-
14
Kindergarten Students
55
56
Grade 1 Students
48
43
Grade 2 Students
60
60
Grade 3 Students
47
70
Grade 4 Students
67
48
Grade 5 Students
60
74
Grade 6 Students
66
71
Grade 7 Students
66
74
Grade 8 Students
65
70

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
38%
40%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Northvale ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Northvale ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School District and in New Jersey, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Norwood ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Norwood ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School District and in New Jersey, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
15%
14%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Northvale ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Northvale ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School District and in New Jersey, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Norwood ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Norwood ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School District and in New Jersey, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
2%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Northvale ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Northvale ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School District and in New Jersey, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Norwood ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Norwood ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School District and in New Jersey, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
41%
40%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Northvale ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Northvale ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School District and in New Jersey, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Norwood ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Norwood ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School District and in New Jersey, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
5%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Northvale ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Northvale ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School District and in New Jersey, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Norwood ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Norwood ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School District and in New Jersey, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.67
0.66
This chart showcases the diversity score of Northvale ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Northvale ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School District and New Jersey, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Norwood ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Norwood ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School District and New Jersey, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
2%
1%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Northvale ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Northvale ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School District and New Jersey, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Norwood ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Norwood ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School District and New Jersey, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
(08-09 School Year Data)
1%
n/a
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Norwood ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Norwood ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School District and New Jersey, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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