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Demarest School District


At a glance
17thof 609 New Jersey districts▲ 13
Better than 97% of New Jersey districts
Elementary 2Middle 1Grades PK, KG-8
568 Piermont Road
Demarest, NJ 07627
·(201) 768-6060·All New Jersey district rankings →
Statewide performance 2017–2025
2025: better than 97.2% of districts
3
Schools
801
Students
2
5-star schools
Top rankedLuther Lee Emerson School62nd of 1,347 New Jersey elementary schools
Biggest riser
Luther Lee Emerson School up 41 spots statewide this year
Summary:

The Demarest School District in New Jersey is home to three high-performing schools: two elementary schools (Luther Lee Emerson School and County Road School) and one middle school (Demarest Middle School). The district is known for its exceptional academic achievements, with Demarest Middle School consistently ranking among the top 30 middle schools in the state.

Demarest Middle School stands out as the district's shining star, earning a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school's test scores are truly impressive, with 71.8% to 92.4% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts, and 71.5% to 100% proficient or better in Mathematics. The elementary schools also perform exceptionally well, with 82% to 87.7% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts, and 74.1% to 88.8% in Mathematics. Across all grade levels and subject areas, the Demarest School District significantly outperforms the state averages.

While the district's academic achievements are undoubtedly impressive, there is one area of concern: the chronic absenteeism rate, which stands at 14.9% across all three schools, higher than the desired target of 10% or less. However, the district's commitment to providing a quality education is evident in its relatively high spending per student, ranging from $12,207 to $13,722, and its small class sizes, with student-teacher ratios between 8.7 and 11.0. Overall, the Demarest School District is a shining example of educational excellence, offering students a robust and enriching learning experience.

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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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