Very Good
#863 of 2,466 schools in NJ
Top 35% in state
Forest Avenue School
Elementary School · Verona Public School District · Verona, NJ
A Verona Public School District elementary school where students score 3 points below what's typical for similar communities.
118 FOREST AVE, Verona, NJ 07044
- Math 71% vs NJ 48% (2025)
- Reading 59% vs NJ 49% (2025)
- 16.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Forest Avenue School score 65% proficient, which is below 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 16 points since 2021, reaching 65% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 65% (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 36 test records from NJ state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Forest Avenue 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 47Car-Dependent
- Bike 30Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Average625/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Verona), 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
$159,044
Median home value
$595,000
Median rent
$2,125/mo
College educated
67.8%
Homeownership
77.8%
Poverty rate
5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 07044; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Our Lady of the Lake SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.1private | PK–8 | 0.5 mi | 170 | Compare → |
| The Children's HousePrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–K | 0.5 mi | 9 | Compare → |
| Brookdale Avenue SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.3 | K–4 | 0.9 mi | 117 | Compare → |
| Frederic N. Brown Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.9 | K–4 | 1.0 mi | 269 | 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.
Verona Public School District
- Schools in district
- 6
- Rank in district
- #4 of 6
- District spending per student
- $22,641NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 1.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Forest Avenue School is listed in Verona Public School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Forest Avenue School
Forest Avenue School is a public elementary school in Verona, NJ, part of Verona Public School District, serving approximately 234 students in grades Kindergarten-4th with a 16.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 out of 10 and ranks #863 of 2,466 schools in NJ. State assessment records show 65% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 66% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Forest Avenue School
What grades does Forest Avenue School serve?
Forest Avenue School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 4th.
How many students attend Forest Avenue School?
Forest Avenue School has an enrollment of approximately 234 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Forest Avenue School?
The student-teacher ratio at Forest Avenue School is 16.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Forest Avenue School rank in NJ?
Forest Avenue School ranks #863 of 2,466 schools in NJ.
What is Forest Avenue School's MySchoolScout rating?
Forest Avenue School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 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 Forest Avenue School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Forest Avenue School has 65% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 66% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Forest Avenue School a charter school?
No, Forest Avenue School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Forest Avenue School a Title I school?
No, Forest Avenue School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 4th
- Enrollment
- 234
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 14
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Essex County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 6.8%
- Phone
- (973) 571-6754
- Area population (ZIP 07044)
- 14,441
- Area average commute
- 33.1 min
- Area median age
- 42.9
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 07044; 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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