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#1033 of 2,466 schools in NJ

Top 42% in state

Gables Elementary School

Elementary School · Neptune Township School District · Neptune, NJ

A Neptune Township School District elementary school serving grades Pre-K – 5th.

1 Gables Court, Neptune, NJ 07753

  • Math 21% vs NJ 47% (2025)
  • Reading 31% vs NJ 50% (2025)
  • 10.3:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress7.9Very Good50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data16
Annual Change+3.4 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendImproving
Academics4.7Below Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency20.6% (2025 NJSLA)
Reading/ELA Proficiency31.1% (2025 NJSLA)
Math vs. State Avg-27.3 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-12.8 pts
Overall Proficiency26% (2025 NJSLA, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)27% (model expectation from 2025 NJSLA)
vs. Expected-0.9 pts
Adjusted Percentile28th
Resources & Environment7.3Very Good20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio10.3:1
District spending per student$28,215
Chronic Absenteeism19.4%

Students at Gables Elementary School score 26% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 27%).

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2025 NJSLA proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. NJ average.

Math Proficiency21%(2025 NJSLA)
School
State
47%(2025 NJSLA)
ELA Proficiency31%(2025 NJSLA)
School
State
50%(2025 NJSLA)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 11 points since 2021, reaching 26% in 2025.

Show all 16 years
2009
Math
57%
ELA
47%
2010
Math
72%
ELA
47%
2011
Math
67%
ELA
42%
2012
Math
67%
ELA
37%
2013
Math
62%
ELA
37%
2014
Math
22%
ELA
32%
2015
Math
37%
ELA
42%
2016
Math
32%
ELA
42%
2017
Math
32%
ELA
32%
2018
Math
27%
ELA
37%
2019
Math
27%
ELA
37%
2020*
Math
8%
ELA
22%
2021*
Math
8%
ELA
22%
2022
Math
17%
ELA
22%
2024
Math
18%
ELA
27%
2025
Math
21%
ELA
31%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 33% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 34% (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 41 test records from NJ state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

73.3%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Gables 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 44Car-Dependent
  • Bike 47Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Low0/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

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

$92,824

Median home value

$390,900

Median rent

$1,740/mo

College educated

37%

Homeownership

69.4%

Poverty rate

10.3%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 07753; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Little People at WorkPrivate · tuitionNot ratedK0.6 mi15Compare →
Woodrow WilsonEnrollment path unverified6.5PK–80.6 mi269Compare →
Shark River Hills Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified7.6PK–51.2 mi235Compare →
Midtown Community Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified6.5PK–51.3 mi430Compare →

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.

Neptune Township School District

Schools in district
7
Rank in district
#3 of 7
District spending per student
$28,215NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
14.4%Census SAIPE · 2024

Gables Elementary School is listed in Neptune Township School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Gables Elementary School

Gables Elementary School is a public elementary school in Neptune, NJ, part of Neptune Township School District, serving approximately 288 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 10.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 out of 10 and ranks #1,033 of 2,466 schools in NJ. State assessment records show 33% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 34% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Gables Elementary School

What grades does Gables Elementary School serve?

Gables Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.

How many students attend Gables Elementary School?

Gables Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 288 students.

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

The student-teacher ratio at Gables Elementary School is 10.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Gables Elementary School rank in NJ?

Gables Elementary School ranks #1,033 of 2,466 schools in NJ.

What is Gables Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

Gables Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 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 Gables Elementary School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Gables Elementary School has 33% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 34% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Gables Elementary School a charter school?

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

Is Gables Elementary School a Title I school?

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

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

73.3% of students at Gables 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 – 5th
Enrollment
288
Student-Teacher Ratio
10.3:1
Teachers (FTE)
28
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Monmouth County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
19.4%
Area population (ZIP 07753)
37,208
Area average commute
25.1 min
Area median age
43.7
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 07753; 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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