Here's How Many Bullying Cases Were Reported At Oradell Schools

ORADELL, NJ — The Oradell School District reported two harassment, intimidation, and bullying cases for the 2017-18 academic year, numbers recently released by the state show.

The district averaged 2.88 cases per 1,000 students, which was the 418th highest amount out of 550 school districts in the state.

The River Edge School District reported three HIB cases, the 389th highest in the state, an average of 2.48 cases per 1,000 students.

The Oradell Public School District also reported two cases, numbers from the state show. The district averaged 2.71 incidents per 1,000 students, 434th highest in the state.

The state Department of Education has cautioned that these numbers are reported by each district, so each jurisdiction is responsible for reporting its results fairly and accurately. But they are required by law to report them. Read more here: Report Shows NJ School Districts With Most Bullying, Harassment

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