Average
#963 of 2,466 schools in NJ
Top 39% in state
Based on limited data
Beechwood School
Elementary School · Mountainside School District · Mountainside, NJ
A Mountainside School District elementary school serving grades Pre-K – 2nd.
1497 WOODACRES DR, Mountainside, NJ 07092
- 10.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Estimated academic score. This school does not have standardized test data. Based on NJ statewide data.Learn more
Academics
Partial Profile · 2/3 metricsRequires 2+ years of test data
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Component weights adjusted due to data availability.
Test scores
Most recent published year. School vs. NJ average.
Test score data not yet available for this school.
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
1.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Beechwood School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 9Car-Dependent
- Bike 21Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Average354/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Mountainside), 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
$210,100
Median home value
$755,600
Median rent
$3,501/mo
College educated
66.2%
Homeownership
86.9%
Poverty rate
2.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 07092; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Franklin Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.3 | 1–5 | 1.1 mi | 531 | Compare → |
| Evergreen Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.5 | PK–4 | 1.4 mi | 425 | Compare → |
| Wilson Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.6 | 1–5 | 1.5 mi | 349 | 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.
Mountainside School District
- Schools in district
- 2
- Rank in district
- #2 of 2
- District spending per student
- $23,457NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 1.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Beechwood School is listed in Mountainside School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Beechwood School
Beechwood School is a public elementary school in Mountainside, NJ, part of Mountainside School District, serving approximately 260 students in grades Pre-K-2nd with a 10.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 out of 10 and ranks #963 of 2,466 schools in NJ. Based on limited data: 40% component coverage.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Beechwood School
What grades does Beechwood School serve?
Beechwood School serves students in grades Pre-K through 2nd.
How many students attend Beechwood School?
Beechwood School has an enrollment of approximately 260 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Beechwood School?
The student-teacher ratio at Beechwood School is 10.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Beechwood School rank in NJ?
Beechwood School ranks #963 of 2,466 schools in NJ.
What is Beechwood School's MySchoolScout rating?
Beechwood School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Beechwood School a charter school?
No, Beechwood School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Beechwood School a Title I school?
No, Beechwood School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Beechwood School?
1.2% of students at Beechwood 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 – 2nd
- Enrollment
- 260
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 24
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Union County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 8.5%
- Phone
- (908) 301-9104
- Area population (ZIP 07092)
- 6,967
- Area average commute
- 38.9 min
- Area median age
- 48.7
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.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource 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 07092; 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 vintage unavailable; directory SY 2023–24
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