South River School District

District Spending

The South River School District spends $10,715 per pupil in current expenditures.  The district spends 59% on instruction, 38% on support services, and 3% on other elementary and secondary expenditures.

District Student-Teacher Ratio

The South River School District has 13 students for every full-time equivalent teacher, with the NJ state average being 13 students per full-time equivalent teacher.  

District Student Information

The South River School District had a grades 9-12 dropout rate of 3% in 2008.  The national grades 9-12 dropout rate in 2007 was 4.4%.  

In the South River School District, 16% of students have an IEP (Individualized Education Program).  An IEP is a written plan for students eligible for special needs services.  

The South River School District serves 5% English Language Learners (ELL).  ELL students are in the process of acquiring and learning English Language skills.