Rumson Borough School District


Summary:

The Rumson Borough School District in New Jersey is home to two exceptional schools: Forrestdale School, a top-ranked middle school, and Deane-Porter Elementary School, a highly-regarded elementary school. Both schools consistently rank among the best in the state, with Forrestdale School being recognized as a top 10 middle school for the past three years and Deane-Porter Elementary as a top 10 elementary school.

Forrestdale School stands out for its exceptional academic performance, with over 90% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts and Mathematics across all grade levels. The school also boasts a very low chronic absenteeism rate of 14.9%, well below the state average, and a small student-teacher ratio of 9.1, indicating personalized attention for students. Deane-Porter Elementary School also demonstrates strong academic achievement, with test scores in English Language Arts and Mathematics for 3rd grade well above the state averages. The school's student-teacher ratio of 10.3 is similarly low, and it spends $11,020 per student, higher than both Forrestdale School and the state average.

The exceptional performance of these schools is a reflection of the overall excellence of the Rumson Borough School District, which is ranked 5th out of 609 districts in New Jersey and has a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger. The district's commitment to providing a high-quality education is evident in the sustained success of Forrestdale School and Deane-Porter Elementary, making them standout options for families in the area.

District Detail

 60 Forrest Avenue
Rumson, NJ 07760

 (732) 842-4747

SchoolDigger Rank:
5th of 609 New Jersey districts

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Grades served: PK, KG-8
Students: 909

Primary Schools: 1
Middle Schools: 1
High Schools: 0
Alternative Schools: 0
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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the New Jersey Department of Education.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.





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