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#1390 of 2,466 schools in NJ
John Adams
Elementary School · North Brunswick Township School District · North Brunswick, NJ
A North Brunswick Township School District elementary school serving grades Pre-K – 4th.
1450 REDMOND STREET, North Brunswick, NJ 08902
- Math 46% vs NJ 48% (2025)
- Reading 40% vs NJ 49% (2025)
- 10.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at John Adams score 43% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 45%).
2025 NJSLA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NJ average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 6 points since 2021, reaching 43% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 54% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 49% (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 36 test records from NJ state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
41.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where John Adams 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 32Car-Dependent
- Bike 37Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$117,671
Median home value
$402,400
Median rent
$2,055/mo
College educated
44.9%
Homeownership
58.2%
Poverty rate
7.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 08902; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Goddard School North BrunswickPrivate · tuition | Not rated | K | 0.9 mi | 13 | Compare → |
| Livingston ParkEnrollment path unverified | 7.5 | PK–4 | 0.9 mi | 500 | Compare → |
| Arthur M. JuddEnrollment path unverified | 7.7 | PK–4 | 1.4 mi | 597 | Compare → |
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.
North Brunswick Township School District
- Schools in district
- 8
- Rank in district
- #4 of 8
- District spending per student
- $26,750NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 9.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
John Adams is listed in North Brunswick Township School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About John Adams
John Adams is a public elementary school in North Brunswick, NJ, part of North Brunswick Township School District, serving approximately 527 students in grades Pre-K-4th with a 10.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 out of 10 and ranks #1,390 of 2,466 schools in NJ. State assessment records show 54% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 49% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about John Adams
What grades does John Adams serve?
John Adams serves students in grades Pre-K through 4th.
How many students attend John Adams?
John Adams has an enrollment of approximately 527 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at John Adams?
The student-teacher ratio at John Adams is 10.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does John Adams rank in NJ?
John Adams ranks #1,390 of 2,466 schools in NJ.
What is John Adams's MySchoolScout rating?
John Adams has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 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 John Adams?
Based on loaded state assessment records, John Adams has 54% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 49% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is John Adams a charter school?
No, John Adams is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is John Adams a Title I school?
No, John Adams is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for John Adams?
41.7% of students at John Adams 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
- Pre-K – 4th
- Enrollment
- 527
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 51
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Middlesex County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 21.3%
- Phone
- (732) 289-3102
- Area population (ZIP 08902)
- 43,146
- Area average commute
- 29.2 min
- Area median age
- 38.4
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 08902; 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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