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#1338 of 2,466 schools in NJ
Maple Road Elementary School
Elementary School · West Milford Township Public School District · West Milford, NJ
A West Milford Township Public School District elementary school where students score 15 points below what's typical for similar communities.
36 MAPLE ROAD, West Milford, NJ 07480
- Math 44% vs NJ 47% (2025)
- Reading 52% vs NJ 50% (2025)
- 12.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Maple Road Elementary School score 48% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 63%).
2025 NJSLA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NJ average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 16 points since 2021, reaching 48% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 55% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 59% (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
9.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Maple Road Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 4Car-Dependent
- Bike 26Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low3/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$114,056
Median home value
$362,200
Median rent
$1,433/mo
College educated
39.8%
Homeownership
89.9%
Poverty rate
3.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 07480; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apshawa Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.6 | K–5 | 3.2 mi | 250 | Compare → |
| Paradise Knoll Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.3 | K–5 | 3.9 mi | 191 | Compare → |
| Aaron Decker SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.9 | PK–4 | 4.3 mi | 369 | Compare → |
| Inclusive Learning AcademyPrivate · tuition | Not rated | 5–12 | 4.8 mi | 10 | 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.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
West Milford Township Public School District
- Schools in district
- 7
- Rank in district
- #4 of 7
- District spending per student
- $29,680NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 4.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Maple Road Elementary School is listed in West Milford Township Public School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Maple Road Elementary School
Maple Road Elementary School is a public elementary school in West Milford, NJ, part of West Milford Township Public School District, serving approximately 320 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 12.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 out of 10 and ranks #1,338 of 2,466 schools in NJ. State assessment records show 55% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 59% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Maple Road Elementary School
What grades does Maple Road Elementary School serve?
Maple Road Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Maple Road Elementary School?
Maple Road Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 320 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Maple Road Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Maple Road Elementary School is 12.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Maple Road Elementary School rank in NJ?
Maple Road Elementary School ranks #1,338 of 2,466 schools in NJ.
What is Maple Road Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Maple Road Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 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 Maple Road Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Maple Road Elementary School has 55% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 59% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Maple Road Elementary School a charter school?
No, Maple Road Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Maple Road Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Maple Road Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Maple Road Elementary School?
9.7% of students at Maple Road 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 – 5th
- Enrollment
- 320
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 25
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Passaic County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 8.4%
- Phone
- (973) 697-3606
- Area population (ZIP 07480)
- 14,440
- Area average commute
- 38.1 min
- Area median age
- 48.4
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 07480; 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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