Excellent
#269 of 2,466 schools in NJ
Top 11% in state
Mount Prospect Elementary School
Elementary School · Bernards Township School District · Basking Ridge, NJ
A Bernards Township School District elementary school where students score 21 points above what's typical for similar communities.
111 Hansom Road, Basking Ridge, NJ 07920
- Math 91% vs NJ 47% (2025)
- Reading 89% vs NJ 50% (2025)
- 9.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Mount Prospect Elementary School score 90% 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 90% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 90% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 87% (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).
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Where Mount Prospect 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 29Car-Dependent
- Bike 31Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$184,630
Median home value
$769,300
Median rent
$2,330/mo
College educated
73.5%
Homeownership
84%
Poverty rate
3.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 07920; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hamilton Primary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.7 | K–4 | 1.4 mi | 471 | Compare → |
| The Albrook SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.7private | PK–6 | 1.6 mi | 76 | Compare → |
| Somerset Hills Learning InstitutePrivate · tuition | Not rated | 1–12 | 1.7 mi | 29 | Compare → |
| Bedminster Township Public SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 9.4 | PK–8 | 1.9 mi | 428 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Bernards Township School District
- Schools in district
- 6
- Rank in district
- #3 of 6
- District spending per student
- $27,538NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 1.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Mount Prospect Elementary School is listed in Bernards Township School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Mount Prospect Elementary School
Mount Prospect Elementary School is a public elementary school in Basking Ridge, NJ, part of Bernards Township School District, serving approximately 530 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 9.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.2 out of 10 and ranks #269 of 2,466 schools in NJ. State assessment records show 90% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 87% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Mount Prospect Elementary School
What grades does Mount Prospect Elementary School serve?
Mount Prospect Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Mount Prospect Elementary School?
Mount Prospect Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 530 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mount Prospect Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Mount Prospect Elementary School is 9.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Mount Prospect Elementary School rank in NJ?
Mount Prospect Elementary School ranks #269 of 2,466 schools in NJ.
What is Mount Prospect Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Mount Prospect Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.2 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 Mount Prospect Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Mount Prospect Elementary School has 90% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 87% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Mount Prospect Elementary School a charter school?
No, Mount Prospect Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Mount Prospect Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Mount Prospect Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 530
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 9.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 56
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Somerset County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 7.2%
- Phone
- (908) 470-1600
- Area population (ZIP 07920)
- 28,390
- Area average commute
- 32.3 min
- Area median age
- 46.1
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 07920; 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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