Very Good
#606 of 2,466 schools in NJ
Top 25% in state
Monmouth Junction Elementary School
Elementary School · South Brunswick School District · Monmouth Junction, NJ
A South Brunswick School District elementary school where students score 22 points above what's typical for similar communities.
630 RIDGE ROAD, Monmouth Junction, NJ 08852
- Math 86% vs NJ 47% (2025)
- Reading 84% vs NJ 50% (2025)
- 12.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Monmouth Junction Elementary School score 85% proficient, which is above 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 18 points since 2021, reaching 85% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 86% (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 41 test records from NJ state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
9.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Monmouth Junction Elementary 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 25Car-Dependent
- Bike 36Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$121,771
Median home value
$489,100
Median rent
$1,897/mo
College educated
64.5%
Homeownership
65.9%
Poverty rate
6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 08852; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Noor-ul-iman SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.2private | PK–12 | 1.4 mi | 484 | Compare → |
| Montessori Academy & Learning CenterPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–1 | 1.6 mi | 18 | Compare → |
| Indian Fields Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.8 | K–5 | 2.3 mi | 473 | Compare → |
| Montessori ConnectionsPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–K | 2.4 mi | 2 | 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.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
South Brunswick School District
- Schools in district
- 12
- Rank in district
- #4 of 10
- District spending per student
- $23,380NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 4.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Monmouth Junction Elementary School is listed in South Brunswick School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Monmouth Junction Elementary School
Monmouth Junction Elementary School is a public elementary school in Monmouth Junction, NJ, part of South Brunswick School District, serving approximately 281 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 12.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 out of 10 and ranks #606 of 2,466 schools in NJ. State assessment records show 86% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 83% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Monmouth Junction Elementary School
What grades does Monmouth Junction Elementary School serve?
Monmouth Junction Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Monmouth Junction Elementary School?
Monmouth Junction Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 281 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Monmouth Junction Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Monmouth Junction Elementary School is 12.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Monmouth Junction Elementary School rank in NJ?
Monmouth Junction Elementary School ranks #606 of 2,466 schools in NJ.
What is Monmouth Junction Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Monmouth Junction Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 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 Monmouth Junction Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Monmouth Junction Elementary School has 86% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 83% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Monmouth Junction Elementary School a charter school?
No, Monmouth Junction Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Monmouth Junction Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Monmouth Junction Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Monmouth Junction Elementary School?
9.3% of students at Monmouth Junction 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
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 281
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 23
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Middlesex County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 11.4%
- Phone
- (732) 329-6981
- Area population (ZIP 08852)
- 17,333
- Area average commute
- 34.5 min
- Area median age
- 40.5
Official sources & links
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 08852; 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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