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#1616 of 2,466 schools in NJ
Kings Road School
Elementary School · Madison Public School District · Madison, NJ
A Madison Public School District elementary school serving grades Kindergarten – 5th.
215 KINGS ROAD, Madison, NJ 07940
- Math 63% vs NJ 47% (2025)
- Reading 73% vs NJ 50% (2025)
- 11.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Kings Road School score 68% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 65%).
2025 NJSLA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NJ average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 8 points since 2021, reaching 68% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 73% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 74% (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
5.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Kings Road 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 66Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 24Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Average421/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Madison), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$168,520
Median home value
$883,200
Median rent
$2,248/mo
College educated
70.7%
Homeownership
64.2%
Poverty rate
2.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 07940; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Madison Montessori SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–K | 0.9 mi | 9 | Compare → |
| Central Avenue SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.2 | PK–5 | 1.0 mi | 498 | Compare → |
| St Vincent Martyr SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.2private | PK–8 | 1.0 mi | 346 | Compare → |
| Washington Avenue SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.2 | K–3 | 1.1 mi | 292 | 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.
Madison Public School District
- Schools in district
- 5
- Rank in district
- #5 of 5
- District spending per student
- $24,792NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 2.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Kings Road School is listed in Madison Public School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Kings Road School
Kings Road School is a public elementary school in Madison, NJ, part of Madison Public School District, serving approximately 292 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 11.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 out of 10 and ranks #1,616 of 2,466 schools in NJ. State assessment records show 73% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 74% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Kings Road School
What grades does Kings Road School serve?
Kings Road School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Kings Road School?
Kings Road School has an enrollment of approximately 292 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Kings Road School?
The student-teacher ratio at Kings Road School is 11.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Kings Road School rank in NJ?
Kings Road School ranks #1,616 of 2,466 schools in NJ.
What is Kings Road School's MySchoolScout rating?
Kings Road School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 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 Kings Road School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Kings Road School has 73% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 74% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Kings Road School a charter school?
No, Kings Road School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Kings Road School a Title I school?
No, Kings Road School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Kings Road School?
5.5% of students at Kings Road 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
- 292
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 25
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Morris County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 10.3%
- Phone
- (973) 593-3178
- Area population (ZIP 07940)
- 17,675
- Area average commute
- 26.3 min
- Area median age
- 35.2
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 07940; 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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