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#743 of 2,466 schools in NJ

Top 30% in state

Ironia School

Elementary School · Randolph Township School District · Randolph, NJ

A Randolph Township School District elementary school where students score 5 points below what's typical for similar communities.

303 DOVER CHESTER ROAD, Randolph, NJ 07869

  • Math 55% vs NJ 47% (2025)
  • Reading 64% vs NJ 50% (2025)
  • 13.5:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress7.9Very Good50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data16
Annual Change+3.33 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendImproving
Academics6.9Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency55% (2025 NJSLA)
Reading/ELA Proficiency63.7% (2025 NJSLA)
Math vs. State Avg+7.1 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+19.8 pts
Overall Proficiency59% (2025 NJSLA, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)64% (model expectation from 2025 NJSLA)
vs. Expected-4.7 pts
Adjusted Percentile54th
Resources & Environment6.3Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio13.5:1
District spending per student$25,991
Chronic Absenteeism9.6%

Students at Ironia School score 59% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 64%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 NJSLA proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. NJ average.

Math Proficiency55%(2025 NJSLA)
School
State
47%(2025 NJSLA)
ELA Proficiency64%(2025 NJSLA)
School
State
50%(2025 NJSLA)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 23 points since 2021, reaching 59% in 2025.

Show all 16 years
2009
Math
90%
ELA
78%
2010
Math
91%
ELA
79%
2011
Math
92%
ELA
82%
2012
Math
91%
ELA
81%
2013
Math
88%
ELA
76%
2014
Math
58%
ELA
67%
2015
Math
63%
ELA
64%
2016
Math
62%
ELA
70%
2017
Math
63%
ELA
66%
2018
Math
63%
ELA
65%
2019
Math
63%
ELA
65%
2020*
Math
27%
ELA
45%
2021*
Math
27%
ELA
45%
2022
Math
42%
ELA
41%
2024
Math
55%
ELA
57%
2025
Math
55%
ELA
64%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 63% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 64% (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).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

7.8%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

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The neighborhood

Where Ironia 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 5Car-Dependent
  • Bike 17Somewhat Bikeable

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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$170,862

Median home value

$636,400

Median rent

$1,772/mo

College educated

69%

Homeownership

76.9%

Poverty rate

5.2%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 07869; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Gottesman Rtw AcademyPrivate · tuition6.9privatePK–81.7 mi115Compare →
Center Grove SchoolEnrollment path unverified5.2PK–52.3 mi548Compare →
Kennedy Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified4.1K–42.5 mi255Compare →
Franklin Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified6.0K–42.8 mi294Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Randolph Township School District

Schools in district
6
Rank in district
#3 of 6
District spending per student
$25,991NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
2.6%Census SAIPE · 2024

Ironia School is listed in Randolph Township School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Ironia School

Ironia School is a public elementary school in Randolph, NJ, part of Randolph Township School District, serving approximately 498 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 13.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 out of 10 and ranks #743 of 2,466 schools in NJ. State assessment records show 63% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 64% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Ironia School

What grades does Ironia School serve?

Ironia School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.

How many students attend Ironia School?

Ironia School has an enrollment of approximately 498 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Ironia School?

The student-teacher ratio at Ironia School is 13.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Ironia School rank in NJ?

Ironia School ranks #743 of 2,466 schools in NJ.

What is Ironia School's MySchoolScout rating?

Ironia School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 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 Ironia School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Ironia School has 63% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 64% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Ironia School a charter school?

No, Ironia School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Ironia School a Title I school?

No, Ironia School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Ironia School?

7.8% of students at Ironia 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 – 5th
Enrollment
498
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.5:1
Teachers (FTE)
37
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Morris County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
9.6%
Area population (ZIP 07869)
25,919
Area average commute
31.9 min
Area median age
40.3
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 07869; 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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