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#1650 of 2,466 schools in NJ
Grove Street Elementary School
Elementary School · Irvington Public School District
602 GROVE STREET, Irvington, NJ 07111
Enrollment
374
Student-Teacher
10.7:1
Score
5.7
Grades
Pre-K – 5th
Enrollment
374
Student-Teacher
10.7:1
Score
5.7
Grades
Pre-K – 5th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
New Jersey schools
#1,650 of 2,466
In Irvington
#4 of 13
public schools
In district
#4 of 12
Irvington Public School District
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Grove Street Elementary School
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About Grove Street Elementary School
Grove Street Elementary School is a public elementary school in Irvington, NJ, part of Irvington Public School District. Grove Street Elementary School serves approximately 374 students, and covers grades Pre-K-5th, and has a 10.7:1 student-teacher ratio. Grove Street Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.7 out of 10 and ranks #1,650 of 2,466 schools in NJ.
Structured state assessment records for Grove Street Elementary School show 25% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 26% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
- This school 5.7 · Average
- District avg 5.5
- NJ avg 6.5
What Parents Should Know
Test scores at Grove Street Elementary School sit below average, but its growth scores are strong: students here make above-average progress year over year. The raw numbers haven't caught up, but a school that keeps moving kids forward is doing the harder, more important work.
Score Breakdown
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Grove Street Elementary School — Students at Grove Street Elementary School score 23% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 33%).
Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
62.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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: 6.5/10.
How Grove Street Elementary School Compares
See how Grove Street Elementary School performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Location
602 GROVE STREET, Irvington, NJ 07111
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Grove Street Elementary School may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Michelle Obama Elementary School (rated 9.8/10, 0.8 miles away, in nearby Newark), which scores notably higher. Another option is Speedway Avenue School (rated 7.4/10, 0.6 miles away, in nearby Newark), which scores notably higher. Additionally, South 17th Street School (rated 7.1/10, 0.3 miles away, in nearby Newark), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Irvington, see our Irvington schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 1.0 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| South 17th Street School Newark | 0.3 mi | 7.1 |
| Fourteenth Avenue School Newark | 0.4 mi | 4.1 |
| University Elementary School Irvington | 0.4 mi | 5.3 |
| Berkeley Terrace Elementary School Irvington | 0.5 mi | 5.9 |
| University Middle School Irvington | 0.4 mi | 5.0 |
| Speedway Avenue School Newark | 0.6 mi | 7.4 |
| West Side High School Newark | 0.7 mi | 3.4 |
| Harriet Tubman Elementary School Newark | 0.7 mi | 6.4 |
| Thurgood Marshall Elementary School Irvington | 0.9 mi | 4.7 |
| Michelle Obama Elementary School Newark | 0.8 mi | 9.8 |
| Burch Charter School of Excellence Irvington | 0.8 mi | 4.6 |
| John F. Kennedy School Newark | 0.8 mi | 5.6 |
| Madison Avenue Irvington | 0.8 mi | 4.9 |
| University High School Newark | 1.1 mi | 8.3 |
| Benjamin Banneker Academy East Orange | 1.0 mi | 5.3 |
| Pride Academy Charter School East Orange | 1.2 mi | 3.4 |
| Thirteenth Avenue School Newark | 0.9 mi | 5.8 |
| Langston Hughes Elementary School East Orange | 1.2 mi | 6.2 |
| Dionne Warwick Institute East Orange | 1.2 mi | 7.1 |
| Avon Avenue School Newark | 1.0 mi | 6.8 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 07111 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$59,232
Median Home Value
$291,500
Median Rent
$1,324/mo
Population
60,334
College Educated
22.3%
Homeownership
29.3%
Avg Commute
34.1 min
Poverty Rate
18.1%
Median Age
34.9
Similar Schools
Schools in the same state with comparable level, size, and ratings
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| ASSUMPTION REGIONAL CATHOLIC SCHOOL Absecon, NJ | 5.7 |
| Adelphia Elementary School Freehold, NJ | 5.7 |
| BNOS ORCHOS CHAIM Lakewood, NJ | 5.7 |
| Brunswick Acres Elementary School Kendall Park, NJ | 5.7 |
| Deerfield Township Elementary School Rosenhayn, NJ | 5.7 |
| George Washington Elementary School North Arlington, NJ | 5.7 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Grove Street Elementary School
What grades does Grove Street Elementary School serve?
Grove Street Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Grove Street Elementary School?
Grove Street Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 374 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Grove Street Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Grove Street Elementary School is 10.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Grove Street Elementary School rank in NJ?
Grove Street Elementary School ranks #1,650 of 2,466 schools in NJ.
What is Grove Street Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Grove Street Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.7 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 Grove Street Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Grove Street Elementary School has 25% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 26% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Grove Street Elementary School a charter school?
No, Grove Street Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Grove Street Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Grove Street Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Grove Street Elementary School?
62.3% of students at Grove Street 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.
Neighborhood Context
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 374
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 35
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 62.3%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Essex County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 21.9%
- Phone
- (973) 399-6865
Resources & Links
District
Irvington Public School District- District Enrollment
- 7,770
- Schools in District
- 12
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $28,651
- District Rank
- #4 of 12
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