Schools in Montclair
Montclair Public Schools carries a real, genuinely strong overall A grade, ranking #5 in Essex County and within the top quarter of New Jersey districts statewide.
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Montclair Public Schools carries an overall A grade (3.93 out of 5), ranking #5 in Essex County and better than approximately 75.2% of New Jersey districts statewide -- a real jump of four slots in the district's most recent ranking.
Real state-test proficiency figures
Approximately 61% of students tested at least proficient in math and 70% in reading on recent state assessments.
Montclair High School specifically
Montclair High School ranks among the top 135-163 New Jersey high schools, with a strong 91.3% four-year graduation rate and a low 1.0% dropout rate.
Key takeaways
- Montclair Public Schools carries a real A grade, ranking within the top quarter of New Jersey districts statewide.
- Montclair High School carries a strong 91.3% graduation rate and a low 1.0% dropout rate.
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