Berkeley Heights School District


Summary:

The Berkeley Heights School District in New Jersey is home to 6 high-performing schools, including 4 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school. The district is known for its academic excellence, with multiple schools ranking among the top in the state.

Governor Livingston High School stands out as a top-tier institution, consistently ranked among the best high schools in New Jersey and earning a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school boasts an impressive 91.3% 4-year graduation rate, low 1.0% dropout rate, and exceptional academic performance, with proficiency rates up to 100% in Algebra II. Columbia Middle School is also a standout, earning a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger and demonstrating high proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Mathematics.

Overall, the schools in the Berkeley Heights School District consistently outperform the state averages in both English Language Arts and Mathematics proficiency. The district's low student-teacher ratios, ranging from 9.1 to 14.0, may contribute to their academic success. However, the district may need to address the relatively high chronic absenteeism rates across its schools, which is an area for potential improvement.

District Detail

 345 Plainfield Avenue
Berkeley Heights, NJ 07922

 (908) 464-1718

SchoolDigger Rank:
108th of 609 New Jersey districts

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Grades served: PK, KG-12
Students: 2,340

Primary Schools: 4
Middle Schools: 1
High Schools: 1
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.

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