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#1081 of 2,466 schools in NJ
Top 44% in state
Chester M. Stephens Elementary School
Elementary School · Mount Olive Township School District · Budd Lake, NJ
A Mount Olive Township School District elementary school serving grades Kindergarten – 5th.
99 SUNSET DRIVE, Budd Lake, NJ 07828
- Math 55% vs NJ 47% (2025)
- Reading 58% vs NJ 50% (2025)
- 10:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Chester M. Stephens Elementary School score 56% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 56%).
2025 NJSLA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NJ average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 13 points since 2021, reaching 56% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 61% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 66% (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 scoreFree/reduced lunch
21.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Chester M. Stephens Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 5Car-Dependent
- Bike 25Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$96,989
Median home value
$433,200
Median rent
$1,483/mo
College educated
44.3%
Homeownership
54.4%
Poverty rate
6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 07828; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tinc Rd. Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.7 | K–5 | 0.8 mi | 463 | Compare → |
| Sandshore Rd. Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.2 | K–5 | 2.3 mi | 437 | Compare → |
| Mountain View Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.8 | PK–5 | 2.7 mi | 575 | Compare → |
| Benedict A. Cucinella SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.1 | PK–5 | 3.0 mi | 485 | 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.
Mount Olive Township School District
- Schools in district
- 6
- Rank in district
- #4 of 6
- District spending per student
- $25,383NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 3.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Chester M. Stephens Elementary School is listed in Mount Olive Township School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Chester M. Stephens Elementary School
Chester M. Stephens Elementary School is a public elementary school in Budd Lake, NJ, part of Mount Olive Township School District, serving approximately 713 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 10:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 out of 10 and ranks #1,081 of 2,466 schools in NJ.
State assessment records show 61% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 66% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Chester M. Stephens Elementary School
What grades does Chester M. Stephens Elementary School serve?
Chester M. Stephens Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Chester M. Stephens Elementary School?
Chester M. Stephens Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 713 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Chester M. Stephens Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Chester M. Stephens Elementary School is 10:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Chester M. Stephens Elementary School rank in NJ?
Chester M. Stephens Elementary School ranks #1,081 of 2,466 schools in NJ.
What is Chester M. Stephens Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Chester M. Stephens Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 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 Chester M. Stephens Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Chester M. Stephens Elementary School has 61% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 66% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Chester M. Stephens Elementary School a charter school?
No, Chester M. Stephens Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Chester M. Stephens Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Chester M. Stephens Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Chester M. Stephens Elementary School?
21.6% of students at Chester M. Stephens 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
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 713
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 71
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Morris County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 16.7%
- Phone
- (973) 691-4002
- Area population (ZIP 07828)
- 14,723
- Area average commute
- 31.6 min
- Area median age
- 37.7
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.
- 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 07828; 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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