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#533 of 2,466 schools in NJ

Top 22% in state

Charles H. Bullock School

Elementary School · Montclair Public School District · Montclair, NJ

A Montclair Public School District elementary school where students score 7 points above what's typical for similar communities.

55 Washington Street, Montclair, NJ 07042

  • Math 71% vs NJ 47% (2025)
  • Reading 68% vs NJ 50% (2025)
  • 10.2:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress7.0Very Good50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data16
Annual Change+1.9 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendImproving
Academics8.5Excellent30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency70.7% (2025 NJSLA)
Reading/ELA Proficiency67.9% (2025 NJSLA)
Math vs. State Avg+22.8 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+24 pts
Overall Proficiency69% (2025 NJSLA, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)62% (model expectation from 2025 NJSLA)
vs. Expected+7.5 pts
Adjusted Percentile77th
Resources & Environment8.4Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio10.2:1
District spending per student$26,943
Chronic Absenteeism11.7%

Students at Charles H. Bullock School score 69% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 62%).

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2025 NJSLA proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. NJ average.

Math Proficiency71%(2025 NJSLA)
School
State
47%(2025 NJSLA)
ELA Proficiency68%(2025 NJSLA)
School
State
50%(2025 NJSLA)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 17 points since 2021, reaching 69% in 2025.

Show all 16 years
2009
Math
82%
ELA
57%
2010
Math
82%
ELA
62%
2011
Math
77%
ELA
62%
2012
Math
82%
ELA
67%
2013
Math
75%
ELA
70%
2014
Math
57%
ELA
67%
2015
Math
62%
ELA
67%
2016
Math
62%
ELA
72%
2017
Math
65%
ELA
71%
2018
Math
62%
ELA
68%
2019
Math
62%
ELA
68%
2020*
Math
42%
ELA
62%
2021*
Math
42%
ELA
62%
2022
Math
62%
ELA
67%
2024
Math
64%
ELA
71%
2025
Math
71%
ELA
68%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 66% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 67% (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 41 test records from NJ state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

11.7%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Charles H. Bullock 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 92Walker's Paradise
  • Bike 51Bikeable
  • City Safety: Elevated954/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Montclair), 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

$127,083

Median home value

$733,100

Median rent

$2,017/mo

College educated

67.1%

Homeownership

50.3%

Poverty rate

8.5%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 07042; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Hillside Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified7.43–50.7 mi581Compare →
Montclair Cooperative SchoolPrivate · tuition7.2privatePK–80.8 mi118Compare →
Nishuane Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified7.1PK–20.8 mi412Compare →
Ridgewood Avenue SchoolEnrollment path unverified6.73–60.8 mi539Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

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

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

Montclair Public School District

Schools in district
11
Rank in district
#5 of 11
District spending per student
$26,943NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
3.7%Census SAIPE · 2024

Charles H. Bullock School is listed in Montclair Public School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Charles H. Bullock School

Charles H. Bullock School is a public elementary school in Montclair, NJ, part of Montclair Public School District, serving approximately 428 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 10.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 out of 10 and ranks #533 of 2,466 schools in NJ.

State assessment records show 66% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 67% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Charles H. Bullock School

What grades does Charles H. Bullock School serve?

Charles H. Bullock School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.

How many students attend Charles H. Bullock School?

Charles H. Bullock School has an enrollment of approximately 428 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Charles H. Bullock School?

The student-teacher ratio at Charles H. Bullock School is 10.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Charles H. Bullock School rank in NJ?

Charles H. Bullock School ranks #533 of 2,466 schools in NJ.

What is Charles H. Bullock School's MySchoolScout rating?

Charles H. Bullock School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 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 Charles H. Bullock School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Charles H. Bullock School has 66% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 67% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Charles H. Bullock School a charter school?

No, Charles H. Bullock School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Charles H. Bullock School a Title I school?

No, Charles H. Bullock School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Charles H. Bullock School?

11.7% of students at Charles H. Bullock 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
Kindergarten – 5th
Enrollment
428
Student-Teacher Ratio
10.2:1
Teachers (FTE)
42
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Essex County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
11.7%
Area population (ZIP 07042)
27,173
Area average commute
33.4 min
Area median age
38.8
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 07042; 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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