Excellent
#122 of 2,466 schools in NJ
Top 5% in state
Gould/mountain Elementary School
Middle School · North Caldwell School District · N. Caldwell, NJ
A North Caldwell School District middle school where students score 16 points above what's typical for similar communities.
132 GOULD AVE, N. Caldwell, NJ 07006
- Math 77% vs NJ 44% (2025)
- Reading 91% vs NJ 54% (2025)
- 7.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Gould/mountain 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 28 points since 2021, reaching 84% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 77% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 87% (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).
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Where Gould/mountain Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 13Car-Dependent
- Bike 8Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low18/100K
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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
$148,645
Median home value
$667,300
Median rent
$1,973/mo
College educated
64.9%
Homeownership
73.5%
Poverty rate
3.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 07006; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grover Cleveland Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.0 | 6–8 | 1.7 mi | 579 | Compare → |
| Glenview AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.7private | 3–9 | 1.9 mi | 38 | Compare → |
| New BeginningsPrivate · tuition | 7.8private | PK–12 | 1.9 mi | 154 | Compare → |
| Henry B. Whitehorne Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.4 | 5–8 | 2.0 mi | 668 | 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.
North Caldwell School District
- Schools in district
- 2
- Rank in district
- #1 of 2
- District spending per student
- $24,085NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 2.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Gould/mountain Elementary School is listed in North Caldwell School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Gould/mountain Elementary School
Gould/mountain Elementary School is a public middle school in N. Caldwell, NJ, part of North Caldwell School District, serving approximately 283 students in grades 4th-6th with a 7.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.7 out of 10 and ranks #122 of 2,466 schools in NJ.
State assessment records show 77% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 87% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Gould/mountain Elementary School
What grades does Gould/mountain Elementary School serve?
Gould/mountain Elementary School serves students in grades 4th through 6th.
How many students attend Gould/mountain Elementary School?
Gould/mountain Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 283 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Gould/mountain Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Gould/mountain Elementary School is 7.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Gould/mountain Elementary School rank in NJ?
Gould/mountain Elementary School ranks #122 of 2,466 schools in NJ.
What is Gould/mountain Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Gould/mountain Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.7 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 Gould/mountain Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Gould/mountain Elementary School has 77% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 87% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Gould/mountain Elementary School a charter school?
No, Gould/mountain Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Gould/mountain Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Gould/mountain Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 4th – 6th
- Enrollment
- 283
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 7.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 37
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Essex County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 5.7%
- Phone
- (973) 712-4400
- Area population (ZIP 07006)
- 26,417
- Area average commute
- 27.6 min
- Area median age
- 42.8
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 07006; 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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