Saddle Brook School District

The Saddle Brook School District in New Jersey consists of 5 schools, including 4 elementary schools and 1 middle/high school, serving students from pre-kindergarten through 12th grade.

Among the district's schools, Salome H. Long Memorial School stands out as a top performer, consistently scoring above the district and state averages on standardized tests, particularly in English Language Arts and Mathematics. This elementary school ranks in the top 25% of New Jersey elementary schools. In contrast, the district's other elementary schools, Helen I. Smith School and Franklin School, lag behind the district and state averages in many subject areas. The district's sole middle/high school, Saddle Brook Middle/High School, performs well, ranking in the top 30% of New Jersey high schools with a high 4-year graduation rate of 91.3% and a low dropout rate of 1.0%.

Across the district, there are notable disparities in student performance and resource allocation. While Salome H. Long Memorial School excels, the district as a whole struggles with high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 14.9% to 27.56% at Washington School. Additionally, per-student spending varies significantly, from $12,160 at Saddle Brook Middle/High School to $30,752 at the smaller Washington School, suggesting a need for more equitable resource distribution.