Below Average
#2124 of 2,466 schools in NJ
Grandview Elementary School
Elementary School · Piscataway Township School District · Piscataway, NJ
A Piscataway Township School District elementary school where students score 5 points below what's typical for similar communities.
130 NORTH RANDOLPHVILLE RD, Piscataway, NJ 08854
- Math 48% vs NJ 50% (2025)
- Reading 37% vs NJ 45% (2025)
- 7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Grandview Elementary School score 42% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 47%).
2025 NJSLA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NJ average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 18 points since 2021, reaching 42% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 58% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 51% (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 32 test records from NJ state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
38.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Grandview Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 19Car-Dependent
- Bike 33Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$126,331
Median home value
$423,900
Median rent
$1,929/mo
College educated
49.8%
Homeownership
64.9%
Poverty rate
5.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 08854; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwight D. Eisenhower Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.9 | K–3 | 1.1 mi | 504 | Compare → |
| John P. Faber Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.9 | PK–5 | 1.1 mi | 617 | Compare → |
| Parker Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.7 | K–3 | 1.2 mi | 181 | Compare → |
| The Goddard SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | K | 1.3 mi | 7 | 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.
Piscataway Township School District
- Schools in district
- 11
- Rank in district
- #9 of 11
- District spending per student
- $21,556NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 6.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Grandview Elementary School is listed in Piscataway Township School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Grandview Elementary School
Grandview Elementary School is a public elementary school in Piscataway, NJ, part of Piscataway Township School District, serving approximately 600 students in grades Kindergarten-3rd with a 7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.7 out of 10 and ranks #2,124 of 2,466 schools in NJ. State assessment records show 58% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 51% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Grandview Elementary School
What grades does Grandview Elementary School serve?
Grandview Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 3rd.
How many students attend Grandview Elementary School?
Grandview Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 600 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Grandview Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Grandview Elementary School is 7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Grandview Elementary School rank in NJ?
Grandview Elementary School ranks #2,124 of 2,466 schools in NJ.
What is Grandview Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Grandview Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.7 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 Grandview Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Grandview Elementary School has 58% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 51% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Grandview Elementary School a charter school?
No, Grandview Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Grandview Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Grandview Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Grandview Elementary School?
38.2% of students at Grandview 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
- Kindergarten – 3rd
- Enrollment
- 600
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 86
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Middlesex County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 11.3%
- Phone
- (732) 752-2501
- Area population (ZIP 08854)
- 60,405
- Area average commute
- 27.4 min
- Area median age
- 33.6
Official sources & links
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 08854; 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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