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#1455 of 2,466 schools in NJ
Milton Avenue School
Elementary School · School District of the Chathams · Chatham, NJ
A School District of the Chathams elementary school where students score 21 points above what's typical for similar communities.
16 MILTON AVENUE, Chatham, NJ 07928
- Math 89% vs NJ 50% (2025)
- Reading 89% vs NJ 45% (2025)
- 12:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Milton Avenue School score 89% 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 24 points since 2021, reaching 89% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 88% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 83% (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 32 test records from NJ state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Milton Avenue 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 53Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 41Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Average547/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Chatham), 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
$236,000
Median home value
$965,800
Median rent
$2,441/mo
College educated
83.3%
Homeownership
82.2%
Poverty rate
2.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 07928; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Montessori Children's Academy of ChathamPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–K | 0.4 mi | 9 | Compare → |
| Sprout HousePrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–K | 0.5 mi | 2 | Compare → |
| Magic Kingdom Day NurseryPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–K | 0.7 mi | 17 | Compare → |
| Washington Avenue SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.2 | K–3 | 0.9 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.
School District of the Chathams
- Schools in district
- 6
- Rank in district
- #4 of 6
- District spending per student
- $24,673NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 1.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Milton Avenue School is listed in School District of the Chathams; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Milton Avenue School
Milton Avenue School is a public elementary school in Chatham, NJ, part of School District of the Chathams, serving approximately 299 students in grades Pre-K-3rd with a 12:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 out of 10 and ranks #1,455 of 2,466 schools in NJ. State assessment records show 88% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 83% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Milton Avenue School
What grades does Milton Avenue School serve?
Milton Avenue School serves students in grades Pre-K through 3rd.
How many students attend Milton Avenue School?
Milton Avenue School has an enrollment of approximately 299 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Milton Avenue School?
The student-teacher ratio at Milton Avenue School is 12:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Milton Avenue School rank in NJ?
Milton Avenue School ranks #1,455 of 2,466 schools in NJ.
What is Milton Avenue School's MySchoolScout rating?
Milton Avenue 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.
What are the test scores at Milton Avenue School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Milton Avenue School has 88% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 83% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Milton Avenue School a charter school?
No, Milton Avenue School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Milton Avenue School a Title I school?
No, Milton Avenue School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Milton Avenue School?
1.0% of students at Milton Avenue 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 – 3rd
- Enrollment
- 299
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 25
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Morris County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 5.0%
- Phone
- (973) 457-2508
- Area population (ZIP 07928)
- 19,667
- Area average commute
- 34.9 min
- Area median age
- 39.8
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 07928; 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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