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#1434 of 2,466 schools in NJ
Canfield Avenue School
Elementary School · Mine Hill Township School District · Mine Hill, NJ
A Mine Hill Township School District elementary school serving grades Pre-K – 6th.
42 CANFIELD AVENUE, Mine Hill, NJ 07803
- Math 42% vs NJ 45% (2025)
- Reading 58% vs NJ 52% (2025)
- 11.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Canfield Avenue School score 50% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 47%).
2025 NJSLA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NJ average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 15 points since 2021, reaching 50% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 53% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 63% (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 scoreFree/reduced lunch
38.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Canfield Avenue School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 35Car-Dependent
- Bike 38Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$113,861
Median home value
$377,800
Median rent
$1,873/mo
College educated
38.8%
Homeownership
88.4%
Poverty rate
4.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 07803; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Morris County Educare & Enrichment CenterPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–K | 1.3 mi | 2 | Compare → |
| American Christian School North CampusPrivate · tuition | 6.3 | PK–12 | 1.4 mi | 231 | Compare → |
| Gottesman Rtw AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.9 | PK–8 | 1.5 mi | 115 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Mine Hill Township School District
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $23,687NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 6.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Canfield Avenue School is listed in Mine Hill Township School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Canfield Avenue School
Canfield Avenue School is a public elementary school in Mine Hill, NJ, part of Mine Hill Township School District, serving approximately 366 students in grades Pre-K-6th with a 11.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 out of 10 and ranks #1,434 of 2,466 schools in NJ. State assessment records show 53% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 63% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Canfield Avenue School
What grades does Canfield Avenue School serve?
Canfield Avenue School serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.
How many students attend Canfield Avenue School?
Canfield Avenue School has an enrollment of approximately 366 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Canfield Avenue School?
The student-teacher ratio at Canfield Avenue School is 11.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Canfield Avenue School rank in NJ?
Canfield Avenue School ranks #1,434 of 2,466 schools in NJ.
What is Canfield Avenue School's MySchoolScout rating?
Canfield Avenue School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 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 Canfield Avenue School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Canfield Avenue School has 53% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 63% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Canfield Avenue School a charter school?
No, Canfield Avenue School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Canfield Avenue School a Title I school?
No, Canfield Avenue School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Canfield Avenue School?
38.3% of students at Canfield Avenue 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
- 366
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 33
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Morris County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 11.5%
- Phone
- (973) 366-0590
- Area population (ZIP 07803)
- 3,993
- Area average commute
- 28.9 min
- Area median age
- 42.1
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 07803; 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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