Very Good
#826 of 2,466 schools in NJ
Top 34% in state
Knollwood School
Middle School · Fair Haven School District · Fair Haven, NJ
A Fair Haven School District middle school where students score 10 points above what's typical for similar communities.
224 HANCE ROAD, Fair Haven, NJ 07704
- Math 73% vs NJ 39% (2025)
- Reading 84% vs NJ 55% (2025)
- 8.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Knollwood School score 78% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 68%).
2025 NJSLA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NJ average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 12 points since 2021, reaching 78% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 76% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 81% (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 51 test records from NJ state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
0.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.
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Where Knollwood 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 29Car-Dependent
- Bike 33Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Low198/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Fair Haven), 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
$237,132
Median home value
$943,300
Median rent
$3,500/mo
College educated
81%
Homeownership
92.4%
Poverty rate
1.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 07704; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Red Bank Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.8 | 4–8 | 1.1 mi | 599 | Compare → |
| Markham Place SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.8 | 5–8 | 1.3 mi | 320 | Compare → |
| Forrestdale SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.1 | 4–8 | 2.4 mi | 525 | Compare → |
| Maple Place Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.4 | 5–8 | 3.2 mi | 273 | 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.
Fair Haven School District
- Schools in district
- 2
- Rank in district
- #1 of 2
- District spending per student
- $22,413NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 1.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Knollwood School is listed in Fair Haven School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Knollwood School
Knollwood School is a public middle school in Fair Haven, NJ, part of Fair Haven School District, serving approximately 504 students in grades 4th-8th with a 8.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 out of 10 and ranks #826 of 2,466 schools in NJ. State assessment records show 76% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 81% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Knollwood School
What grades does Knollwood School serve?
Knollwood School serves students in grades 4th through 8th.
How many students attend Knollwood School?
Knollwood School has an enrollment of approximately 504 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Knollwood School?
The student-teacher ratio at Knollwood School is 8.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Knollwood School rank in NJ?
Knollwood School ranks #826 of 2,466 schools in NJ.
What is Knollwood School's MySchoolScout rating?
Knollwood School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 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 Knollwood School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Knollwood School has 76% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 81% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Knollwood School a charter school?
No, Knollwood School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Knollwood School a Title I school?
No, Knollwood School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Knollwood School?
0.6% of students at Knollwood 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
- 4th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 504
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 8.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 60
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Monmouth County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 12.9%
- Phone
- (732) 747-0320
- Area population (ZIP 07704)
- 6,182
- Area median age
- 40.5
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 07704; 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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