Excellent
#122 of 2,466 schools in NJ
Top 5% in state
Gould/mountain Elementary School
Middle School · North Caldwell School District
132 GOULD AVE, N. Caldwell, NJ 07006
Enrollment
283
Student-Teacher
7.6:1
Score
8.7
Grades
4th – 6th
Enrollment
283
Student-Teacher
7.6:1
Score
8.7
Grades
4th – 6th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
New Jersey schools
#122 of 2,466
In N. Caldwell
#1 of 2
public schools
In district
#1 of 2
North Caldwell School District
Equity
9.7 / 10
Excellent
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Gould/mountain Elementary School
Middle School in N. Caldwell · grades 4th – 6th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.
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About Gould/mountain Elementary School
Gould/mountain Elementary School is a public middle school in N. Caldwell, NJ, part of North Caldwell School District. Gould/mountain Elementary School serves approximately 283 students, and covers grades 4th-6th, and has a 7.6:1 student-teacher ratio.
Gould/mountain Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.7 out of 10 and ranks #122 of 2,466 schools in NJ. Structured state assessment records for Gould/mountain Elementary School show 77% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 87% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
- This school 8.7 · Excellent
- NJ avg 6.9
What Parents Should Know
At 7.6:1 students to teachers, Gould/mountain Elementary School sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.
Score Breakdown
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Gould/mountain Elementary School — Students at Gould/mountain Elementary School score 84% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 68%).
Test Scores NJ NJSLA (2024-25)
Based on 41 test records from NJ state assessments. About our data
Proficiency Trend
→ StableAverage proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 8.0/10.
How Gould/mountain Elementary School Compares
See how Gould/mountain Elementary School performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Location
132 GOULD AVE, N. Caldwell, NJ 07006
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Gould/mountain Elementary School may also want to explore other middle schools in the area. Henry B. Whitehorne Middle School (rated 8.4/10, 2.0 miles away, in nearby Verona), with a very similar rating. Another option is West Essex Middle School (rated 7.7/10, 1.1 miles away, in nearby North Caldwell), with a comparable rating. Additionally, Grover Cleveland Middle School (rated 7.0/10, 1.7 miles away, in nearby Caldwell), a more accessible option. For more schools in N. Caldwell, see our N. Caldwell schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 2.1 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Grandview Elementary School N. Caldwell | 1.1 mi | 6.5 |
| West Essex Middle School North Caldwell | 1.1 mi | 7.7 |
| West Essex High School North Caldwell | 1.1 mi | 8.2 |
| Washington Elementary School West Caldwell | 1.0 mi | 5.1 |
| Verona High School Verona | 1.4 mi | 7.0 |
| Lincoln Elementary School Caldwell | 1.7 mi | 7.9 |
| Frederic N. Brown Elementary School Verona | 1.6 mi | 4.9 |
| North End Elementary School Cedar Grove | 1.6 mi | 8.5 |
| Little Falls Township Public School # 3 Little Falls | 1.9 mi | 5.5 |
| Harrison School West Caldwell | 1.5 mi | 5.2 |
| MOUNT SAINT DOMINIC ACADEMY Caldwell | 1.9 mi | 6.2 |
| Grover Cleveland Middle School Caldwell | 1.7 mi | 7.0 |
| Henry B. Whitehorne Middle School Verona | 2.0 mi | 8.4 |
| THE CHILDREN'S HOUSE Verona | 2.0 mi | — |
| Essex Junior Academy Cedar Grove | 1.6 mi | — |
| BANYAN UPPER SCHOOL Little Falls | 2.0 mi | 6.5 |
| OUR LADY OF THE LAKE SCHOOL Verona | 2.1 mi | 6.1 |
| MONARCH MONTESSORI SCHOOL Little Falls | 2.1 mi | 7.1 |
| Essex High School Fairfield | 2.1 mi | — |
| Essex Campus Academy Fairfield | 2.1 mi | 4.0 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 07006 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$148,645
Median Home Value
$667,300
Median Rent
$1,973/mo
Population
26,417
College Educated
64.9%
Homeownership
73.5%
Avg Commute
27.6 min
Poverty Rate
3.5%
Median Age
42.8
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|---|---|
| Southampton Township School #3 Southampton, NJ | 8.7 |
| Woodland Middle School Barrington, NJ | 8.7 |
| Central Middle School Stirling, NJ | 8.6 |
| Charles DeWolf Middle School Old Tappan, NJ | 8.6 |
| Upper School Englewood Cliffs, NJ | 8.6 |
| Markham Place School Little Silver, NJ | 8.8 |
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.
Neighborhood Context
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- 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
Resources & Links
District
North Caldwell School District- District Enrollment
- 691
- Schools in District
- 2
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $24,085
- District Rank
- #1 of 2
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