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#1035 of 2,466 schools in NJ

Top 42% in state

Allen W. Roberts School

Elementary School · New Providence School District · New Providence, NJ

A New Providence School District elementary school where students score 16 points above what's typical for similar communities.

80 JONES DR, New Providence, NJ 07974

  • Math 82% vs NJ 45% (2025)
  • Reading 84% vs NJ 52% (2025)
  • 13.8:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress6.0Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data16
Annual Change+0.42 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendStable
Academics9.6Excellent30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency82.2% (2025 NJSLA)
Reading/ELA Proficiency83.5% (2025 NJSLA)
Math vs. State Avg+34.3 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+39.6 pts
Overall Proficiency83% (2025 NJSLA, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)67% (model expectation from 2025 NJSLA)
vs. Expected+15.8 pts
Adjusted Percentile93th
Resources & Environment4.6Below Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio13.8:1
District spending per student$22,288
Chronic Absenteeism6.7%

Students at Allen W. Roberts School score 83% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 67%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 NJSLA proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. NJ average.

Math Proficiency82%(2025 NJSLA)
School
State
45%(2025 NJSLA)
ELA Proficiency84%(2025 NJSLA)
School
State
52%(2025 NJSLA)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 15 points since 2021, reaching 83% in 2025.

Show all 16 years
2009
Math
89%
ELA
80%
2010
Math
97%
ELA
84%
2011
Math
94%
ELA
82%
2012
Math
94%
ELA
85%
2013
Math
92%
ELA
82%
2014
Math
69%
ELA
80%
2015
Math
75%
ELA
78%
2016
Math
78%
ELA
82%
2017
Math
74%
ELA
83%
2018
Math
80%
ELA
80%
2019
Math
80%
ELA
80%
2020*
Math
60%
ELA
76%
2021*
Math
60%
ELA
76%
2022
Math
76%
ELA
81%
2024
Math
83%
ELA
82%
2025
Math
82%
ELA
84%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 81% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 82% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 45 test records from NJ state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

2.5%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Allen W. Roberts School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the New York map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 21Car-Dependent
  • Bike 33Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Average299/100K

Powered byWalk Score

FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (New Providence), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$168,860

Median home value

$726,000

Median rent

$2,042/mo

College educated

69%

Homeownership

82.8%

Poverty rate

2.1%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 07974; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Summit Speech SchoolPrivate · tuitionNot ratedPK–K0.4 mi2Compare →
William Woodruff SchoolEnrollment path unverified5.1K–20.9 mi243Compare →
Flex SchoolPrivate · tuition6.9private3–121.0 mi76Compare →
FlexschoolPrivate · tuition6.9private3–121.0 mi77Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

New Providence School District

Schools in district
4
Rank in district
#4 of 4
District spending per student
$22,288NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
1.3%Census SAIPE · 2024

Allen W. Roberts School is listed in New Providence School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Allen W. Roberts School

Allen W. Roberts School is a public elementary school in New Providence, NJ, part of New Providence School District, serving approximately 674 students in grades Pre-K-6th with a 13.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 out of 10 and ranks #1,035 of 2,466 schools in NJ.

State assessment records show 81% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 82% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Allen W. Roberts School

What grades does Allen W. Roberts School serve?

Allen W. Roberts School serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.

How many students attend Allen W. Roberts School?

Allen W. Roberts School has an enrollment of approximately 674 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Allen W. Roberts School?

The student-teacher ratio at Allen W. Roberts School is 13.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Allen W. Roberts School rank in NJ?

Allen W. Roberts School ranks #1,035 of 2,466 schools in NJ.

What is Allen W. Roberts School's MySchoolScout rating?

Allen W. Roberts School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Allen W. Roberts School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Allen W. Roberts School has 81% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 82% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Allen W. Roberts School a charter school?

No, Allen W. Roberts School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Allen W. Roberts School a Title I school?

No, Allen W. Roberts School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Allen W. Roberts School?

2.5% of students at Allen W. Roberts School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
Pre-K – 6th
Enrollment
674
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.8:1
Teachers (FTE)
49
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Union County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
6.7%
Area population (ZIP 07974)
12,737
Area average commute
34.2 min
Area median age
44.6
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2025 NJSLA · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2025 NJSLA. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2025 NJSLA · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2025 NJSLA. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
State assessments · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 07974; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24

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