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#1667 of 2,466 schools in NJ
Montrose Early Childhood Center
School · South Orange-Maplewood School District
358 Clark Street, South Orange, NJ 07079
Estimated academic score. This school does not have standardized test data. Based on NJ statewide data. Learn more
Enrollment
96
Student-Teacher
9.6:1
Score
5.7
Grades
Pre-K – Pre-K
Enrollment
96
Student-Teacher
9.6:1
Score
5.7
Grades
Pre-K – Pre-K
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
New Jersey schools
#1,667 of 2,466
In South Orange
#2 of 2
public schools
In district
#9 of 10
South Orange-Maplewood School District
School environment
9.4 / 10
Excellent
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About Montrose Early Childhood Center
Montrose Early Childhood Center is a public school in South Orange, NJ, part of South Orange-Maplewood School District. Montrose Early Childhood Center serves approximately 96 students, and covers grades Pre-K-Pre-K, and has a 9.6:1 student-teacher ratio. Montrose Early Childhood Center has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.7 out of 10 and ranks #1,667 of 2,466 schools in NJ.
- This school 5.7 · Average
- District avg 7.0
- NJ avg 6.4
What Parents Should Know
At 96 students, Montrose Early Childhood Center is on the smaller side. That usually buys more individual attention and teachers who know every kid by name, with the trade-off of fewer electives and extracurriculars than a larger school can staff. Ask what activities it actually offers.
At 9.6:1 students to teachers, Montrose Early Childhood Center sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.
Score Breakdown
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Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
8.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
Component weights adjusted due to data availability.
Test Scores
Test score data not yet available for this school.
How Montrose Early Childhood Center Compares
See how Montrose Early Childhood Center performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Location
358 Clark Street, South Orange, NJ 07079
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Montrose Early Childhood Center may also want to explore other schools in the area. Gregory Elementary School (rated 8.7/10, 0.8 miles away, in nearby W. Orange), which scores notably higher. Another option is Roosevelt Middle School (rated 8.2/10, 1.2 miles away, in nearby W. Orange), which scores notably higher. Additionally, South Mountain Elementary School (rated 8.0/10, 1.0 miles away, in nearby S. Orange), which scores notably higher. For more schools in South Orange, see our South Orange schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 1.4 miNeighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 07079 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$184,769
Median Home Value
$808,100
Median Rent
$2,067/mo
Population
18,369
College Educated
76.1%
Homeownership
65.6%
Avg Commute
38 min
Poverty Rate
6.4%
Median Age
36.8
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Montrose Early Childhood Center
What grades does Montrose Early Childhood Center serve?
Montrose Early Childhood Center serves students in grades Pre-K through Pre-K.
How many students attend Montrose Early Childhood Center?
Montrose Early Childhood Center has an enrollment of approximately 96 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Montrose Early Childhood Center?
The student-teacher ratio at Montrose Early Childhood Center is 9.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Montrose Early Childhood Center rank in NJ?
Montrose Early Childhood Center ranks #1,667 of 2,466 schools in NJ.
What is Montrose Early Childhood Center's MySchoolScout rating?
Montrose Early Childhood Center has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.7 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Montrose Early Childhood Center a charter school?
No, Montrose Early Childhood Center is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Montrose Early Childhood Center a Title I school?
No, Montrose Early Childhood Center is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Montrose Early Childhood Center?
8.3% of students at Montrose Early Childhood Center qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
Neighborhood Context
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- Pre-K – Pre-K
- Enrollment
- 96
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 9.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 10
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 8.3%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Essex County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 1.0%
- Phone
- (973) 762-5600
Resources & Links
District
South Orange-Maplewood School District- District Enrollment
- 7,047
- Schools in District
- 10
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $25,104
- District Rank
- #9 of 10
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