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#1155 of 2,466 schools in NJ
Top 47% in state
Arbor Elementary School
Elementary School · Piscataway Township School District · Piscataway, NJ
A Piscataway Township School District elementary school where students score 4 points above what's typical for similar communities.
1717 LESTER PLACE, Piscataway, NJ 08854
- Math 44% vs NJ 46% (2025)
- Reading 50% vs NJ 53% (2025)
- 14.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Arbor Elementary School score 47% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 44%).
2025 NJSLA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NJ average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 18 points since 2021, reaching 47% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 54% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 55% (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 37 test records from NJ state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
43.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Arbor Elementary 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 45Car-Dependent
- Bike 43Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$126,331
Median home value
$423,900
Median rent
$1,929/mo
College educated
49.8%
Homeownership
64.9%
Poverty rate
5.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 08854; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clinton Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.2 | PK–5 | 0.6 mi | 390 | Compare → |
| Jefferson Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.0 | PK–5 | 0.6 mi | 392 | Compare → |
| Franklin Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.1 | PK–4 | 0.9 mi | 264 | Compare → |
| John P. Faber Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.9 | PK–5 | 1.2 mi | 617 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Piscataway Township School District
- Schools in district
- 11
- Rank in district
- #6 of 11
- District spending per student
- $21,556NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 6.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Arbor Elementary School is listed in Piscataway Township School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Arbor Elementary School
Arbor Elementary School is a public elementary school in Piscataway, NJ, part of Piscataway Township School District, serving approximately 524 students in grades 4th-5th with a 14.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 out of 10 and ranks #1,155 of 2,466 schools in NJ. State assessment records show 54% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 55% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Arbor Elementary School
What grades does Arbor Elementary School serve?
Arbor Elementary School serves students in grades 4th through 5th.
How many students attend Arbor Elementary School?
Arbor Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 524 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Arbor Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Arbor Elementary School is 14.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Arbor Elementary School rank in NJ?
Arbor Elementary School ranks #1,155 of 2,466 schools in NJ.
What is Arbor Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Arbor Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 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 Arbor Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Arbor Elementary School has 54% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 55% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Arbor Elementary School a charter school?
No, Arbor Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Arbor Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Arbor Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Arbor Elementary School?
43.5% of students at Arbor Elementary 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
- 4th – 5th
- Enrollment
- 524
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 36
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Middlesex County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 10.3%
- Phone
- (732) 752-8652
- Area population (ZIP 08854)
- 60,405
- Area average commute
- 27.4 min
- Area median age
- 33.6
Official sources & links
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 08854; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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