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#1276 of 2,466 schools in NJ
Deane-porter Elementary School
Elementary School · Rumson Borough School District · Rumson, NJ
A Rumson Borough School District elementary school where students score 16 points above what's typical for similar communities.
50 BLACKPOINT ROAD, Rumson, NJ 07760
- Math 93% vs NJ 50% (2025)
- Reading 76% vs NJ 45% (2025)
- 10.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Deane-porter Elementary School score 84% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 68%).
2025 NJSLA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NJ average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 17 points since 2021, reaching 84% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 89% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 83% (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 32 test records from NJ state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Deane-porter Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 44Car-Dependent
- Bike 46Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Average393/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Rumson), 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
$217,545
Median home value
$1,275,000
Median rent
$2,108/mo
College educated
75.4%
Homeownership
88.3%
Poverty rate
4.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 07760; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Rumson Country Day SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.7private | PK–8 | 0.7 mi | 297 | Compare → |
| Holy Cross AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.2private | PK–8 | 1.3 mi | 174 | Compare → |
| Viola L Sickles SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.9 | PK–3 | 1.6 mi | 452 | Compare → |
| Highlands Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.8 | PK–6 | 2.3 mi | 160 | Compare → |
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.
Rumson Borough School District
- Schools in district
- 2
- Rank in district
- #2 of 2
- District spending per student
- $28,550NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 2.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
Deane-porter Elementary School is listed in Rumson Borough School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Deane-porter Elementary School
Deane-porter Elementary School is a public elementary school in Rumson, NJ, part of Rumson Borough School District, serving approximately 394 students in grades Pre-K-3rd with a 10.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 out of 10 and ranks #1,276 of 2,466 schools in NJ. State assessment records show 89% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 83% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Deane-porter Elementary School
What grades does Deane-porter Elementary School serve?
Deane-porter Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 3rd.
How many students attend Deane-porter Elementary School?
Deane-porter Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 394 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Deane-porter Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Deane-porter Elementary School is 10.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Deane-porter Elementary School rank in NJ?
Deane-porter Elementary School ranks #1,276 of 2,466 schools in NJ.
What is Deane-porter Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Deane-porter Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 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 Deane-porter Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Deane-porter Elementary School has 89% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 83% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Deane-porter Elementary School a charter school?
No, Deane-porter Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Deane-porter Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Deane-porter Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 3rd
- Enrollment
- 394
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 38
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Monmouth County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 5.8%
- Phone
- (732) 842-0330
- Area population (ZIP 07760)
- 9,557
- Area average commute
- 42.6 min
- Area median age
- 46.5
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 07760; 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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