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#1856 of 2,466 schools in NJ
Jefferson School
Elementary School · Lyndhurst Public School District · Lyndhurst, NJ
A Lyndhurst Public School District elementary school where students score 4 points above what's typical for similar communities.
336 LAKE AVE., Lyndhurst, NJ 07071
- Math 39% vs NJ 47% (2025)
- Reading 56% vs NJ 50% (2025)
- 11.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Jefferson School score 48% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 43%).
2025 NJSLA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NJ average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 19 points since 2021, reaching 48% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 44% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 59% (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 scoreFree/reduced lunch
44.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Jefferson 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 83Very Walkable
- Bike 53Bikeable
- County Safety: Low0/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$109,021
Median home value
$496,000
Median rent
$1,719/mo
College educated
40.5%
Homeownership
59.9%
Poverty rate
6.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 07071; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lincoln SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.6 | PK–3 | 0.7 mi | 484 | Compare → |
| Sacred Heart SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.2private | PK–8 | 0.7 mi | 318 | Compare → |
| Roosevelt SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.2 | 3–5 | 0.8 mi | 297 | Compare → |
| School #8Enrollment path unverified | 3.2 | PK–5 | 1.0 mi | 165 | 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.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Lyndhurst Public School District
- Schools in district
- 9
- Rank in district
- #5 of 9
- District spending per student
- $22,343NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 8.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Jefferson School is listed in Lyndhurst Public School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Jefferson School
Jefferson School is a public elementary school in Lyndhurst, NJ, part of Lyndhurst Public School District, serving approximately 236 students in grades 3rd-5th with a 11.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.3 out of 10 and ranks #1,856 of 2,466 schools in NJ. State assessment records show 44% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 59% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Jefferson School
What grades does Jefferson School serve?
Jefferson School serves students in grades 3rd through 5th.
How many students attend Jefferson School?
Jefferson School has an enrollment of approximately 236 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Jefferson School?
The student-teacher ratio at Jefferson School is 11.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Jefferson School rank in NJ?
Jefferson School ranks #1,856 of 2,466 schools in NJ.
What is Jefferson School's MySchoolScout rating?
Jefferson School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.3 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 Jefferson School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Jefferson School has 44% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 59% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Jefferson School a charter school?
No, Jefferson School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Jefferson School a Title I school?
No, Jefferson School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Jefferson School?
44.1% of students at Jefferson 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
- 3rd – 5th
- Enrollment
- 236
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 21
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Bergen County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 11.9%
- Phone
- (201) 896-2065
- Area population (ZIP 07071)
- 22,343
- Area average commute
- 29.6 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 07071; 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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