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Essex Regional Educational Services Commission School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 86 students in Essex Regional Educational Services Commission School District.
Public Schools in Essex Regional Educational Services Commission School District have a diversity score of 0.38, which is less than the New Jersey public school average of 0.72.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the New Jersey public school average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (NJ)
# Schools
3 Schools
2,556 Schools
# Students
86 Students
1,355,555 Students
# Teachers
11 Teachers
116,382 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
8:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
The school district's graduation rate of 10% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)≤20%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)≤20%
57%
Graduation Rate
(10-11)≤10%
86%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.38
0.72
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
11%
% Hispanic
22%
35%
% Black
76%
14%
% White
2%
37%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $362,128 is higher than the state median of $27,031. The school district revenue/student has declined by 51% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $364,442 is higher than the state median of $25,924. The school district spending/student has declined by 54% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$31 MM
$36,642 MM
Spending
$31 MM
$35,142 MM
Revenue / Student
$362,128
$27,031
Spending / Student
$364,442
$25,924
Best Essex Regional Educational Services Commission School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Essex Campus Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
369 Passaic Avenue
Fairfield, NJ 07004
(973) 815-1389
Fairfield, NJ 07004
(973) 815-1389
Gr: 9-12 | 37 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Essex High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
369 Passaic Avenue
Fairfield, NJ 07004
(973) 815-1389
Fairfield, NJ 07004
(973) 815-1389
Gr: 9-12 | 34 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: n/an/a
Essex Junior Academy
Special Education School
369 Passaic Avenue
Fairfield, NJ 07004
(973) 239-0125
Fairfield, NJ 07004
(973) 239-0125
Gr: K-8 | 15 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Essex Regional Educational Services Commission School District?
Essex Regional Educational Services Commission School District manages 3 public schools serving 86 students.
What is the racial composition of students in Essex Regional Educational Services Commission School District?
76% of Essex Regional Educational Services Commission School District students are Black, 22% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are White.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Essex Regional Educational Services Commission School District?
Essex Regional Educational Services Commission School District has a student/teacher ratio of 8:1, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 12:1.
What is Essex Regional Educational Services Commission School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $364,442 is higher than the state median of $25,924. The school district spending/student has declined by 54% over four school years.
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