Below Average
#2074 of 2,466 schools in NJ
John C. Milanesi Elementary School
Elementary School · Buena Regional School District · Buena, NJ
A Buena Regional School District elementary school serving grades Pre-K – 2nd.
880 HARDING HIGHWAY, Buena, NJ 08310
- Math 35% proficient (2016)
- Reading 45% proficient (2016)
- 10.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at John C. Milanesi Elementary School score 40% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 42%).
2016 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NJ average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 38 points since 2013, to 40% in 2016, across a 8-year record (2009–2016).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 67% (multi-year average, 2009-2016) · reading/ELA 56% (multi-year average, 2009-2016)
Based on 16 test records from NJ state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
45.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where John C. Milanesi Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 15Car-Dependent
- Bike 27Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$46,188
Median rent
$1,075/mo
College educated
13.6%
Homeownership
76.5%
Poverty rate
10.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 08310; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Marys Regional SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.0private | PK–8 | 2.5 mi | 236 | Compare → |
| Pauline J. Petway Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.0 | K–5 | 4.3 mi | 494 | Compare → |
| Collings Lakes Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.6 | PK–2 | Not available | 214 | 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.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Buena Regional School District
- Schools in district
- 5
- Rank in district
- #3 of 5
- District spending per student
- $29,876NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 11.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
John C. Milanesi Elementary School is listed in Buena Regional School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About John C. Milanesi Elementary School
John C. Milanesi Elementary School is a public elementary school in Buena, NJ, part of Buena Regional School District, serving approximately 208 students in grades Pre-K-2nd with a 10.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.8 out of 10 and ranks #2,074 of 2,466 schools in NJ.
State assessment records show 67% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2016) and 56% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2016).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about John C. Milanesi Elementary School
What grades does John C. Milanesi Elementary School serve?
John C. Milanesi Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 2nd.
How many students attend John C. Milanesi Elementary School?
John C. Milanesi Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 208 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at John C. Milanesi Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at John C. Milanesi Elementary School is 10.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does John C. Milanesi Elementary School rank in NJ?
John C. Milanesi Elementary School ranks #2,074 of 2,466 schools in NJ.
What is John C. Milanesi Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
John C. Milanesi Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.8 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 C. Milanesi Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, John C. Milanesi Elementary School has 67% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2016) and 56% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2016).
Is John C. Milanesi Elementary School a charter school?
No, John C. Milanesi Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is John C. Milanesi Elementary School a Title I school?
No, John C. Milanesi Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for John C. Milanesi Elementary School?
45.7% of students at John C. Milanesi 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.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 2nd
- Enrollment
- 208
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 19
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Atlantic County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 18.3%
- Phone
- (856) 697-0605
- Area population (ZIP 08310)
- 1,236
- Area median age
- 67.1
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 · 2016 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2016 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2016 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2016 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · 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 08310; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2016; directory SY 2023–24
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