Very Good
#686 of 2,466 schools in NJ
Top 28% in state
Mendham Township Elementary School
Elementary School · Mendham Township School District · Brookside, NJ
An elementary school in Brookside, NJ where students score 14 points above what's typical for similar communities.
18 WEST MAIN STREET PO BOX 510, Brookside, NJ 07926
- Math 83% vs NJ 48% (2025)
- Reading 82% vs NJ 49% (2025)
- 10.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Mendham Township Elementary School score 83% 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 13 points since 2021, reaching 83% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 86% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 85% (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 36 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
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Where Mendham Township Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 9Car-Dependent
- Bike 22Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
College educated
59%
Homeownership
47.8%
Poverty rate
0%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 07926; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hilltop SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.0 | PK–4 | 1.9 mi | 270 | Compare → |
| Shongum SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 9.0 | K–5 | 2.7 mi | 460 | Compare → |
| Center Grove SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.2 | PK–5 | 3.6 mi | 548 | Compare → |
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Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Mendham Township School District
- Schools in district
- 2
- Rank in district
- #2 of 2
- District spending per student
- $32,649NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 1.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
Mendham Township Elementary School is listed in Mendham Township School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Mendham Township Elementary School
Mendham Township Elementary School is a public elementary school in Brookside, NJ, part of Mendham Township School District, serving approximately 468 students in grades Pre-K-4th with a 10.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 out of 10 and ranks #686 of 2,466 schools in NJ. State assessment records show 86% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 85% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Mendham Township Elementary School
What grades does Mendham Township Elementary School serve?
Mendham Township Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 4th.
How many students attend Mendham Township Elementary School?
Mendham Township Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 468 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mendham Township Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Mendham Township Elementary School is 10.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Mendham Township Elementary School rank in NJ?
Mendham Township Elementary School ranks #686 of 2,466 schools in NJ.
What is Mendham Township Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Mendham Township Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 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 Mendham Township Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Mendham Township Elementary School has 86% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 85% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Mendham Township Elementary School a charter school?
No, Mendham Township Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Mendham Township Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Mendham Township Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Mendham Township Elementary School?
0.6% of students at Mendham Township 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 – 4th
- Enrollment
- 468
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 46
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Morris County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 7.5%
- Phone
- (973) 543-7107
- Area population (ZIP 07926)
- 72
- Area median age
- 34.1
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 · 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 07926; 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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