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#2005 of 2,466 schools in NJ
Newbury Elementary School
Elementary School · Howell Township Public School District · Howell, NJ
A Howell Township Public School District elementary school where students score 7 points below what's typical for similar communities.
179 NEWBURY ROAD, Howell, NJ 07731
- Math 48% vs NJ 45% (2024)
- Reading 51% vs NJ 49% (2024)
- 13:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Newbury Elementary School score 49% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 56%).
2024 NJSLA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NJ average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 10 points since 2020, reaching 49% in 2024.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 61% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 61% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 35 test records from NJ state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
21.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Newbury Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 12Car-Dependent
- Bike 28Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low0/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$130,064
Median home value
$454,900
Median rent
$2,619/mo
College educated
41.9%
Homeownership
90.5%
Poverty rate
7.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 07731; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aldrich Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.2 | 3–5 | 1.7 mi | 370 | Compare → |
| Crawford-rodriguez Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.1 | PK–5 | 2.8 mi | 590 | Compare → |
| Howard C. Johnson Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.0 | PK–5 | 2.9 mi | 383 | Compare → |
| Sylvia Rosenauer Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.9 | PK–5 | 3.0 mi | 251 | 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.
Howell Township Public School District
- Schools in district
- 12
- Rank in district
- #11 of 12
- District spending per student
- $25,438NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 7.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Newbury Elementary School is listed in Howell Township Public School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Newbury Elementary School
Newbury Elementary School is a public elementary school in Howell, NJ, part of Howell Township Public School District, serving approximately 389 students in grades 3rd-5th with a 13:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.0 out of 10 and ranks #2,005 of 2,466 schools in NJ. State assessment records show 61% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 61% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Newbury Elementary School
What grades does Newbury Elementary School serve?
Newbury Elementary School serves students in grades 3rd through 5th.
How many students attend Newbury Elementary School?
Newbury Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 389 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Newbury Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Newbury Elementary School is 13:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Newbury Elementary School rank in NJ?
Newbury Elementary School ranks #2,005 of 2,466 schools in NJ.
What is Newbury Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Newbury Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.0 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 Newbury Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Newbury Elementary School has 61% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 61% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Newbury Elementary School a charter school?
No, Newbury Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Newbury Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Newbury Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Newbury Elementary School?
21.1% of students at Newbury 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
- 3rd – 5th
- Enrollment
- 389
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 30
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Monmouth County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 13.9%
- Phone
- (732) 751-2491
- Area population (ZIP 07731)
- 39,924
- Area average commute
- 32.8 min
- Area median age
- 38.9
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 · 2024 NJSLA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 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 · 2024 NJSLA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 NJSLA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · 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 07731; 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, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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