Below Average
#2066 of 2,466 schools in NJ
Frederic N. Brown Elementary School
Elementary School · Verona Public School District · Verona, NJ
A Verona Public School District elementary school where students score 14 points below what's typical for similar communities.
125 GROVE AVE, Verona, NJ 07044
- Math 48% vs NJ 48% (2025)
- Reading 62% vs NJ 49% (2025)
- 13.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Frederic N. Brown Elementary School score 55% 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 13 points since 2021, reaching 55% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 57% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 62% (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 Frederic N. Brown Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 58Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 55Bikeable
- 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.
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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 | 0.6 mi | 170 | Compare → |
| South End Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.5 | PK–4 | 0.6 mi | 353 | Compare → |
| The Children's HousePrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–K | 0.6 mi | 9 | Compare → |
| Laning Avenue SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.4 | PK–4 | 0.8 mi | 249 | 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
- #6 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
Frederic N. Brown Elementary School is listed in Verona Public School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Frederic N. Brown Elementary School
Frederic N. Brown Elementary School is a public elementary school in Verona, NJ, part of Verona Public School District, serving approximately 269 students in grades Kindergarten-4th with a 13.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.9 out of 10 and ranks #2,066 of 2,466 schools in NJ.
State assessment records show 57% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 62% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Frederic N. Brown Elementary School
What grades does Frederic N. Brown Elementary School serve?
Frederic N. Brown Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 4th.
How many students attend Frederic N. Brown Elementary School?
Frederic N. Brown Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 269 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Frederic N. Brown Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Frederic N. Brown Elementary School is 13.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Frederic N. Brown Elementary School rank in NJ?
Frederic N. Brown Elementary School ranks #2,066 of 2,466 schools in NJ.
What is Frederic N. Brown Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Frederic N. Brown Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.9 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 Frederic N. Brown Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Frederic N. Brown Elementary School has 57% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 62% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Frederic N. Brown Elementary School a charter school?
No, Frederic N. Brown Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Frederic N. Brown Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Frederic N. Brown Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 4th
- Enrollment
- 269
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 20
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Essex County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 14.9%
- Phone
- (973) 571-6753
- 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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