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#1417 of 2,466 schools in NJ
Nicholas Murray Butler Academy School No. 23
Elementary School · Elizabeth Public Schools
631-657 Westminster Avenue, Elizabeth, NJ 07208
Enrollment
605
Student-Teacher
10.8:1
Score
6.1
Grades
Kindergarten – 8th
Enrollment
605
Student-Teacher
10.8:1
Score
6.1
Grades
Kindergarten – 8th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
New Jersey schools
#1,417 of 2,466
In Elizabeth
#21 of 37
public schools
In district
#21 of 37
Elizabeth Public Schools
School environment
7.1 / 10
Very Good
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About Nicholas Murray Butler Academy School No. 23
Nicholas Murray Butler Academy School No. 23 is a public elementary school in Elizabeth, NJ, part of Elizabeth Public Schools. Nicholas Murray Butler Academy School No. 23 serves approximately 605 students, and covers grades Kindergarten-8th, and has a 10.8:1 student-teacher ratio. Nicholas Murray Butler Academy School No. 23 has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 out of 10 and ranks #1,417 of 2,466 schools in NJ.
Structured state assessment records for Nicholas Murray Butler Academy School No. 23 show 20% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 26% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
- This school 6.1 · Average
- District avg 6.4
- NJ avg 6.5
What Parents Should Know
Test scores at Nicholas Murray Butler Academy School No. 23 sit below average, but its growth scores are strong: students here make above-average progress year over year. The raw numbers haven't caught up, but a school that keeps moving kids forward is doing the harder, more important work.
Score Breakdown
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Nicholas Murray Butler Academy School No. 23 — Students at Nicholas Murray Butler Academy School No. 23 score 20% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 22%).
Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
81.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
Test Scores NJ NJSLA (2024-25)
Based on 53 test records from NJ state assessments. About our data
Proficiency Trend
↓ DecliningAverage proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 6.9/10.
How Nicholas Murray Butler Academy School No. 23 Compares
See how Nicholas Murray Butler Academy School No. 23 performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Location
631-657 Westminster Avenue, Elizabeth, NJ 07208
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Nicholas Murray Butler Academy School No. 23 may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Dr. Albert Einstein Academy School No. 29 (rated 8.4/10, 0.5 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is Chessie Dentley Roberts Academy School No. 30 (rated 6.9/10, 0.5 miles away), which scores slightly higher. Additionally, Joseph Battin School No 4 (rated 6.8/10, 0.3 miles away), which scores slightly higher. For more schools in Elizabeth, see our Elizabeth schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 1.2 miNeighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 07208 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$61,873
Median Home Value
$425,600
Median Rent
$1,364/mo
Population
32,404
College Educated
21.2%
Homeownership
27.5%
Avg Commute
30.1 min
Poverty Rate
13.4%
Median Age
38.4
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Nicholas Murray Butler Academy School No. 23
What grades does Nicholas Murray Butler Academy School No. 23 serve?
Nicholas Murray Butler Academy School No. 23 serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Nicholas Murray Butler Academy School No. 23?
Nicholas Murray Butler Academy School No. 23 has an enrollment of approximately 605 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Nicholas Murray Butler Academy School No. 23?
The student-teacher ratio at Nicholas Murray Butler Academy School No. 23 is 10.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Nicholas Murray Butler Academy School No. 23 rank in NJ?
Nicholas Murray Butler Academy School No. 23 ranks #1,417 of 2,466 schools in NJ.
What is Nicholas Murray Butler Academy School No. 23's MySchoolScout rating?
Nicholas Murray Butler Academy School No. 23 has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 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 Nicholas Murray Butler Academy School No. 23?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Nicholas Murray Butler Academy School No. 23 has 20% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 26% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Nicholas Murray Butler Academy School No. 23 a charter school?
No, Nicholas Murray Butler Academy School No. 23 is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Nicholas Murray Butler Academy School No. 23 a Title I school?
No, Nicholas Murray Butler Academy School No. 23 is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Nicholas Murray Butler Academy School No. 23?
81.2% of students at Nicholas Murray Butler Academy School No. 23 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
- Kindergarten – 8th
- Enrollment
- 605
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 56
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 81.2%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Union County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 14.9%
- Phone
- (908) 436-5900
Resources & Links
District
Elizabeth Public Schools- District Enrollment
- 28,334
- Schools in District
- 37
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $25,711
- District Rank
- #21 of 37
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