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#275 of 2,466 schools in NJ

Top 11% in state

Deal Elementary School

Elementary School · Deal Boro School District · Deal, NJ

A Deal Boro School District elementary school where students score 11 points below what's typical for similar communities.

201 ROSELD AVENUE, Deal, NJ 07723

  • Math 35% vs NJ 44% (2025)
  • Reading 61% vs NJ 54% (2025)
  • 7.6:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress9.5Excellent50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data16
Annual Change+7.97 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendImproving
Academics5.5Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency34.6% (2025 NJSLA)
Reading/ELA Proficiency60.7% (2025 NJSLA)
Math vs. State Avg-13.3 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+16.8 pts
Overall Proficiency48% (2025 NJSLA, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)58% (model expectation from 2025 NJSLA)
vs. Expected-10.7 pts
Adjusted Percentile38th
Resources & Environment8.9Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio7.6:1
District spending per student$33,233
Chronic Absenteeism14.5%

Students at Deal Elementary School score 48% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 58%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 NJSLA proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. NJ average.

Math Proficiency35%(2025 NJSLA)
School
State
44%(2025 NJSLA)
ELA Proficiency61%(2025 NJSLA)
School
State
54%(2025 NJSLA)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 13 points since 2021, reaching 48% in 2025.

Show all 16 years
2009
Math
77%
ELA
77%
2010
Math
77%
ELA
72%
2011
Math
77%
ELA
72%
2012
Math
67%
ELA
72%
2013
Math
67%
ELA
67%
2014
Math
22%
ELA
37%
2015
Math
22%
ELA
37%
2016
Math
22%
ELA
52%
2017
Math
27%
ELA
67%
2018
Math
27%
ELA
57%
2019
Math
27%
ELA
57%
2020*
Math
22%
ELA
47%
2021*
Math
22%
ELA
47%
2022
Math
37%
ELA
47%
2024
Math
33%
ELA
46%
2025
Math
35%
ELA
61%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 39% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 56% (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 52 test records from NJ state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

17.8%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

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The neighborhood

Where Deal Elementary 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 37Car-Dependent
  • Bike 35Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High3,277/100K

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

$86,563

Median home value

$1,341,500

Median rent

$1,422/mo

College educated

34.2%

Homeownership

66.5%

Poverty rate

15.2%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 07723; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

3 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Bnot Shirah of DealPrivate · tuition6.2privateK–20.6 mi43Compare →
Search Day Program Inc.Private · tuition7.3privateK0.9 mi130Compare →
Wanamassa Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified9.3PK–41.2 mi357Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

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

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

Deal Boro School District

Schools in district
1
Rank in district
#1 of 1
District spending per student
$33,233NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
17.7%Census SAIPE · 2024

Deal Elementary School is listed in Deal Boro School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Deal Elementary School

Deal Elementary School is a public elementary school in Deal, NJ, part of Deal Boro School District, serving approximately 152 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 7.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.2 out of 10 and ranks #275 of 2,466 schools in NJ. State assessment records show 39% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 56% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Deal Elementary School

What grades does Deal Elementary School serve?

Deal Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.

How many students attend Deal Elementary School?

Deal Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 152 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Deal Elementary School?

The student-teacher ratio at Deal Elementary School is 7.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Deal Elementary School rank in NJ?

Deal Elementary School ranks #275 of 2,466 schools in NJ.

What is Deal Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

Deal Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.2 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 Deal Elementary School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Deal Elementary School has 39% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 56% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Deal Elementary School a charter school?

No, Deal Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Deal Elementary School a Title I school?

No, Deal Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Deal Elementary School?

17.8% of students at Deal 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 – 8th
Enrollment
152
Student-Teacher Ratio
7.6:1
Teachers (FTE)
20
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Monmouth County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
14.5%
Area population (ZIP 07723)
815
Area median age
54.8
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 07723; 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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