November 21, 2025
“If you want to go fast, go alone. If you want to go far, go together.” African Proverb
Every parent in Fair Lawn shares the same fundamental hope: that their child will thrive, discover their potential, and build a future filled with possibility. That hope is what drives everything we do.
Our annual performance report is ready. It’s more than numbers on a page. It’s a window into how your children are doing, how we stack up against 21 other districts in northern New Jersey, and where we’re headed next. This report is our way of inviting you into the conversation about how we’re making that hope real. You’ll see authentic data—not just our results, but how Fair Lawn students compare to peers across northern New Jersey. You’ll discover where we’re leading and where we’re strategically focused on getting even better. Most importantly, you’ll see evidence of what becomes possible when a community comes together around its children.
What we’re sharing here didn’t happen in isolation. It’s the result of a collective effort. Teachers and education specialists who bring their best to classrooms every day. Support staff—from secretaries to bus drivers to custodians to paraprofessionals—who create the conditions for learning. Administrators and coaches who use evidence to guide their decisions. A Board of Education invested in thoughtful oversight and continuous improvement. And families like yours, who are not just partners but are integral to our mission of supporting your children’s growth.
Above all, these results belong to your children—students who have embraced challenge, arrived prepared, and demonstrated what Fair Lawn young people are capable of achieving. Their success is our greatest source of pride and your strongest reassurance that we’re on the right path together.
In this first community update, you’ll find:
- Our academic performance in mathematics, literacy, and science compared to 21 peer districts (most recent publicly available data, 2024)
- Three years of Advanced Placement program growth—more students, better results
- The strategies and interventions helping us improve
This performance report is the first in a series. In the coming months, we’ll share more profound insights into our three district goals: Empowering Pathways to Excellence, Cultivating Belonging & Community, and Building Sustainable Foundations. Each includes specific approaches designed to ensure every student has what they need to succeed.
The numbers matter, but what they represent matters more. Behind every percentage point is a child who can now tackle more challenging reading, solve more complex problems, or imagine possibilities in college-level coursework they might never have considered. That’s what we’re really measuring—whether Fair Lawn students are gaining the skills, confidence, and opportunities they need to build meaningful lives.
Please take a look at the full 2024-25 Annual Assessment Performance Report.
Thank you for your partnership. Your engagement makes the difference, and we’re grateful for it. Together, we’re creating something special: a teaching and learning community where every student truly matters.
Happy Thanksgiving to you and yours.
With appreciation,
Superintendent of Schools
