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#1849 of 2,466 schools in NJ
Edith M. Griebling Elementary School
Elementary School · Howell Township Public School District · Farmingdale, NJ
A Howell Township Public School District elementary school where students score 6 points below what's typical for similar communities.
130 HAVENS BRIDGE ROAD, Farmingdale, NJ 07727
- Math 45% vs NJ 47% (2025)
- Reading 48% vs NJ 50% (2025)
- 9.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Edith M. Griebling Elementary School score 46% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 53%).
2025 NJSLA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NJ average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 37 points since 2012, to 46% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 69% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 64% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
Based on 18 test records from NJ state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
27.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Edith M. Griebling Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 6Car-Dependent
- Bike 26Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low0/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$131,125
Median home value
$585,900
Median rent
$1,794/mo
College educated
48.9%
Homeownership
84.5%
Poverty rate
3.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 07727; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adelphia Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.7 | PK–2 | 1.1 mi | 391 | Compare → |
| Marshall W. Errickson SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.6 | K–5 | 2.2 mi | 453 | Compare → |
| Laura Donovan SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.8 | K–5 | 2.7 mi | 454 | Compare → |
| The Goddard SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.8private | PK–4 | 2.7 mi | 40 | 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.
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.
Howell Township Public School District
- Schools in district
- 12
- Rank in district
- #9 of 12
- District spending per student
- $25,438NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 7.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Edith M. Griebling Elementary School is listed in Howell Township Public School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Edith M. Griebling Elementary School
Edith M. Griebling Elementary School is a public elementary school in Farmingdale, NJ, part of Howell Township Public School District, serving approximately 334 students in grades Pre-K-2nd with a 9.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.3 out of 10 and ranks #1,849 of 2,466 schools in NJ.
State assessment records show 69% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 64% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Edith M. Griebling Elementary School
What grades does Edith M. Griebling Elementary School serve?
Edith M. Griebling Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 2nd.
How many students attend Edith M. Griebling Elementary School?
Edith M. Griebling Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 334 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Edith M. Griebling Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Edith M. Griebling Elementary School is 9.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Edith M. Griebling Elementary School rank in NJ?
Edith M. Griebling Elementary School ranks #1,849 of 2,466 schools in NJ.
What is Edith M. Griebling Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Edith M. Griebling Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.3 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 Edith M. Griebling Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Edith M. Griebling Elementary School has 69% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 64% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Edith M. Griebling Elementary School a charter school?
No, Edith M. Griebling Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Edith M. Griebling Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Edith M. Griebling Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Edith M. Griebling Elementary School?
27.8% of students at Edith M. Griebling 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
- Pre-K – 2nd
- Enrollment
- 334
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 9.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 36
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Monmouth County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 13.8%
- Phone
- (732) 751-2487
- Area population (ZIP 07727)
- 7,135
- Area average commute
- 29.6 min
- Area median age
- 44.3
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)
- NCES EdFacts · 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 07727; 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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