Teaneck School District

The Teaneck School District in New Jersey consists of 8 schools, including 5 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 1 high school, serving a diverse student population. While some standout schools like James Russell Lowell Elementary School excel academically, the district as a whole faces challenges, including inconsistent performance across grade levels and high chronic absenteeism rates.

Teaneck High School is the largest school in the district with 1,271 students, but its academic performance is below the state average, with only 47.6% of 9th graders proficient in English Language Arts and 20.8% proficient in Algebra I. In contrast, James Russell Lowell Elementary School stands out with the highest proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Mathematics among the elementary schools, as well as the second-best student-teacher ratio of 9.2.

The district's student population is diverse, with significant representation of African American and Hispanic students. However, academic performance varies widely, with some schools, such as Nathaniel Hawthorne Elementary School, having the lowest student-teacher ratio of 8.5, while others, like Thomas Jefferson Middle School, have the highest per-student spending of $10,765. The district's overall performance and ratings suggest room for improvement to address the identified challenges and ensure consistent quality across all schools.