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#2028 of 2,466 schools in NJ
Jonathan Dayton High School
High School · Springfield Public School District · Springfield, NJ
A Springfield Public School District high school where students score 24 points below what's typical for similar communities.
139 Mountain Ave. PO BOX 210, Springfield, NJ 07081
- Math 17% vs NJ 44% (2025)
- Reading 54% vs NJ 50% (2025)
- 95%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Jonathan Dayton High School score 36% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 60%).
2025 NJSLA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NJ average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 8 points since 2019, to 36% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 42% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 74% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
Based on 29 test records from NJ state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
14.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Jonathan Dayton High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 74Very Walkable
- Bike 49Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$146,059
Median home value
$590,600
Median rent
$2,135/mo
College educated
64.4%
Homeownership
62.3%
Poverty rate
5.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 07081; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Millburn High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.3 | 9–12 | 0.9 mi | 1,393 | Compare → |
| Union High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.9 | 9–12 | 1.6 mi | 2,363 | Compare → |
| Work Readiness AcademyEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | 12 | 1.9 mi | 26 | Compare → |
| David Brearley Middle/high SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.8 | 7–12 | 2.1 mi | 778 | 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.
Springfield Public School District
- Schools in district
- 5
- Rank in district
- #5 of 5
- District spending per student
- $22,287NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 3.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Jonathan Dayton High School is listed in Springfield Public School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Jonathan Dayton High School
Jonathan Dayton High School is a public high school in Springfield, NJ, part of Springfield Public School District, serving approximately 653 students in grades 9th-12th with a 13.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.0 out of 10 and ranks #2,028 of 2,466 schools in NJ. State assessment records show 42% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 74% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Jonathan Dayton High School
What grades does Jonathan Dayton High School serve?
Jonathan Dayton High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Jonathan Dayton High School?
Jonathan Dayton High School has an enrollment of approximately 653 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Jonathan Dayton High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Jonathan Dayton High School is 13.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Jonathan Dayton High School rank in NJ?
Jonathan Dayton High School ranks #2,028 of 2,466 schools in NJ.
What is Jonathan Dayton High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Jonathan Dayton High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.0 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 Jonathan Dayton High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Jonathan Dayton High School has 42% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 74% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Jonathan Dayton High School a charter school?
No, Jonathan Dayton High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Jonathan Dayton High School a Title I school?
No, Jonathan Dayton High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Jonathan Dayton High School?
14.9% of students at Jonathan Dayton High 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
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 653
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 48
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Union County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 6.0%
- Phone
- (973) 376-1025
- 4-Year Graduation
- 95%+
- Area population (ZIP 07081)
- 16,984
- Area average commute
- 28.5 min
- Area median age
- 42.4
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 07081; 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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