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#1551 of 2,466 schools in NJ
Berkeley Terrace Elementary School
Elementary School · Irvington Public School District
787 GROVE STREET, Irvington, NJ 07111
Enrollment
443
Student-Teacher
10.3:1
Score
5.9
Grades
Pre-K – 5th
Enrollment
443
Student-Teacher
10.3:1
Score
5.9
Grades
Pre-K – 5th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
New Jersey schools
#1,551 of 2,466
In Irvington
#2 of 13
public schools
In district
#2 of 12
Irvington Public School District
School environment
8.9 / 10
Excellent
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Berkeley Terrace Elementary School
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About Berkeley Terrace Elementary School
Berkeley Terrace Elementary School is a public elementary school in Irvington, NJ, part of Irvington Public School District. Berkeley Terrace Elementary School serves approximately 443 students, and covers grades Pre-K-5th, and has a 10.3:1 student-teacher ratio. Berkeley Terrace Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 out of 10 and ranks #1,551 of 2,466 schools in NJ.
Structured state assessment records for Berkeley Terrace Elementary School show 23% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 24% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
- This school 5.9 · Average
- District avg 5.5
- NJ avg 6.5
What Parents Should Know
Test scores at Berkeley Terrace Elementary School sit below average, but its growth scores are strong: students here make above-average progress year over year. The raw numbers haven't caught up, but a school that keeps moving kids forward is doing the harder, more important work.
Score Breakdown
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Berkeley Terrace Elementary School — Students at Berkeley Terrace Elementary School score 18% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 27%).
Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
72.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
Test Scores NJ NJSLA (2024-25)
Based on 41 test records from NJ state assessments. About our data
Proficiency Trend
↓ DecliningAverage proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 6.3/10.
How Berkeley Terrace Elementary School Compares
See how Berkeley Terrace Elementary School performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Location
787 GROVE STREET, Irvington, NJ 07111
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Berkeley Terrace Elementary School may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Speedway Avenue School (rated 7.4/10, 1.0 miles away, in nearby Newark), which scores notably higher. Another option is Bruce Street School (rated 7.4/10, 1.3 miles away, in nearby Newark), which scores notably higher. Additionally, South 17th Street School (rated 7.1/10, 0.5 miles away, in nearby Newark), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Irvington, see our Irvington schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 1.1 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| University Elementary School Irvington | 0.3 mi | 5.3 |
| University Middle School Irvington | 0.3 mi | 5.0 |
| Thurgood Marshall Elementary School Irvington | 0.5 mi | 4.7 |
| Burch Charter School of Excellence Irvington | 0.4 mi | 4.6 |
| Grove Street Elementary School Irvington | 0.5 mi | 5.7 |
| Madison Avenue Irvington | 0.5 mi | 4.9 |
| South 17th Street School Newark | 0.5 mi | 7.1 |
| Augusta Preschool Academy Irvington | 0.8 mi | 5.1 |
| University High School Newark | 0.8 mi | 8.3 |
| Fourteenth Avenue School Newark | 0.9 mi | 4.1 |
| Speedway Avenue School Newark | 1.0 mi | 7.4 |
| Hawthorne Avenue School Newark | 1.0 mi | 6.4 |
| Irvington High School Irvington | 0.8 mi | 3.3 |
| Newark Sch of Data Science and Information Technology Newark | 0.9 mi | 5.2 |
| Harriet Tubman Elementary School Newark | 0.9 mi | 6.4 |
| Benjamin Banneker Academy East Orange | 1.3 mi | 5.3 |
| George Washington Carver Elementary School Newark | 1.3 mi | 4.3 |
| NJ Regional Day School - Newark Newark | 1.3 mi | 5.7 |
| Bruce Street School Newark | 1.3 mi | 7.4 |
| Lincoln Elementary School Newark | 1.1 mi | 5.0 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 07111 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$59,232
Median Home Value
$291,500
Median Rent
$1,324/mo
Population
60,334
College Educated
22.3%
Homeownership
29.3%
Avg Commute
34.1 min
Poverty Rate
18.1%
Median Age
34.9
Similar Schools
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|---|---|
| Betty McElmon Elementary School West Long Branch, NJ | 5.9 |
| Catherine A Dwyer Elementary School Wharton, NJ | 5.9 |
| Dwight D. Eisenhower Elementary School Parlin, NJ | 5.9 |
| East Orange Community Charter School East Orange, NJ | 5.9 |
| Governor Charles C. Stratton Woolwich Twp, NJ | 5.9 |
| Howard Yocum Elementary Maple Shade, NJ | 5.9 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Berkeley Terrace Elementary School
What grades does Berkeley Terrace Elementary School serve?
Berkeley Terrace Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Berkeley Terrace Elementary School?
Berkeley Terrace Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 443 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Berkeley Terrace Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Berkeley Terrace Elementary School is 10.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Berkeley Terrace Elementary School rank in NJ?
Berkeley Terrace Elementary School ranks #1,551 of 2,466 schools in NJ.
What is Berkeley Terrace Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Berkeley Terrace Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 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 Berkeley Terrace Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Berkeley Terrace Elementary School has 23% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 24% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Berkeley Terrace Elementary School a charter school?
No, Berkeley Terrace Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Berkeley Terrace Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Berkeley Terrace Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Berkeley Terrace Elementary School?
72.7% of students at Berkeley Terrace 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.
Neighborhood Context
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 443
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 43
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 72.7%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Essex County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 12.4%
- Phone
- (973) 399-6852
Resources & Links
District
Irvington Public School District- District Enrollment
- 7,770
- Schools in District
- 12
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $28,651
- District Rank
- #2 of 12
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