Excellent
#22 of 2,466 schools in NJ
Top 1% in state
Holland Brook School
Elementary School · Readington Township School District · Whitehouse Station, NJ
A Readington Township School District elementary school where students score 13 points above what's typical for similar communities.
PO BOX 1500, Whitehouse Station, NJ 08889
- Math 73% vs NJ 46% (2025)
- Reading 78% vs NJ 53% (2025)
- 8.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Holland Brook School score 76% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 63%).
2025 NJSLA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NJ average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 30 points since 2021, reaching 76% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 70% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 74% (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 37 test records from NJ state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
10.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Holland Brook 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 4Car-Dependent
- Bike 26Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$147,048
Median home value
$523,100
Median rent
$1,458/mo
College educated
60.8%
Homeownership
89.8%
Poverty rate
3.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 08889; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
2 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stony Brook SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.2 | 4–5 | 3.1 mi | 304 | Compare → |
| Milltown Primary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.3 | PK–4 | 4.3 mi | 355 | 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.
Readington Township School District
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #1 of 4
- District spending per student
- $28,729NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 2.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Holland Brook School is listed in Readington Township School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Holland Brook School
Holland Brook School is a public elementary school in Whitehouse Station, NJ, part of Readington Township School District, serving approximately 302 students in grades 4th-5th with a 8.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 9.3 out of 10 and ranks #22 of 2,466 schools in NJ. State assessment records show 70% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 74% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Holland Brook School
What grades does Holland Brook School serve?
Holland Brook School serves students in grades 4th through 5th.
How many students attend Holland Brook School?
Holland Brook School has an enrollment of approximately 302 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Holland Brook School?
The student-teacher ratio at Holland Brook School is 8.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Holland Brook School rank in NJ?
Holland Brook School ranks #22 of 2,466 schools in NJ.
What is Holland Brook School's MySchoolScout rating?
Holland Brook School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.3 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 Holland Brook School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Holland Brook School has 70% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 74% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Holland Brook School a charter school?
No, Holland Brook School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Holland Brook School a Title I school?
No, Holland Brook School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Holland Brook School?
10.3% of students at Holland Brook 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
- 4th – 5th
- Enrollment
- 302
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 8.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 36
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Hunterdon County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 7.9%
- Phone
- (908) 823-0454
- Area population (ZIP 08889)
- 10,539
- Area average commute
- 35.9 min
- Area median age
- 52.1
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 08889; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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