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Mildred B. Moss Elementary School

Elementary School · Metuchen Public School District · Metuchen, NJ

A Metuchen Public School District elementary school serving grades Pre-K – Kindergarten.

Estimated ScoreLimited data profile

16 SIMPSON PLACE, Metuchen, NJ 08840

  • 12.6:1 student-teacher ratio

Estimated academic score. This school does not have standardized test data. Based on NJ statewide data.Learn more

Academics

Partial Profile · 2/3 metrics
Student ProgressNot Available

Requires 2+ years of test data

Academics6.3Average49%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.·Area estimate · Based on NJ state average
Resources & Environment5.7Average51%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio12.6:1
District spending per student$23,646
Chronic Absenteeism12.2%

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Test scores

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The neighborhood

Where Mildred B. Moss Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

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Getting around & local context

  • Walk 68Somewhat Walkable
  • Bike 44Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Elevated1,034/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Metuchen), 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

$150,938

Median home value

$517,700

Median rent

$1,994/mo

College educated

62%

Homeownership

76.8%

Poverty rate

4.7%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 08840; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

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Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

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Callicorp Dba Friends of the Family Child Care CenPrivate · tuitionNot ratedPK–K0.4 mi11Compare →
Edgar Early Learning CenterPrivate · tuitionNot ratedPK–K0.5 mi12Compare →
St Francis Cathedral SchoolPrivate · tuition5.6PK–80.6 mi370Compare →
Precious Gems MontessoriPrivate · tuitionNot ratedPK–K0.9 mi5Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Metuchen Public School District

Schools in district
4
Rank in district
#4 of 4
District spending per student
$23,646NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
2.9%Census SAIPE · 2024

Mildred B. Moss Elementary School is listed in Metuchen Public School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Mildred B. Moss Elementary School

Mildred B. Moss Elementary School is a public elementary school in Metuchen, NJ, part of Metuchen Public School District, serving approximately 139 students in grades Pre-K-Kindergarten with a 12.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 out of 10 and ranks #1,496 of 2,466 schools in NJ.

Based on limited data: 40% component coverage.

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Mildred B. Moss Elementary School

What grades does Mildred B. Moss Elementary School serve?

Mildred B. Moss Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through Kindergarten.

How many students attend Mildred B. Moss Elementary School?

Mildred B. Moss Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 139 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Mildred B. Moss Elementary School?

The student-teacher ratio at Mildred B. Moss Elementary School is 12.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Mildred B. Moss Elementary School rank in NJ?

Mildred B. Moss Elementary School ranks #1,496 of 2,466 schools in NJ.

What is Mildred B. Moss Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

Mildred B. Moss Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is Mildred B. Moss Elementary School a charter school?

No, Mildred B. Moss Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Mildred B. Moss Elementary School a Title I school?

No, Mildred B. Moss Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
Pre-K – Kindergarten
Enrollment
139
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.6:1
Teachers (FTE)
11
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Middlesex County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
12.2%
Area population (ZIP 08840)
17,934
Area average commute
36.2 min
Area median age
39.4
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.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource 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 08840; this does not measure the attendance area.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2023–24

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