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Prospect Park School No. 1
Elementary School · Prospect Park Public School District · Prospect Park, NJ
An elementary school in Prospect Park, NJ where students score 37 points below what's typical for similar communities.
94 BROWN AVENUE, Prospect Park, NJ 07508
- Math 8% vs NJ 45% (2025)
- Reading 11% vs NJ 52% (2025)
- 9.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Prospect Park School No. 1 score 9% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 47%).
2025 NJSLA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NJ average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 6 points since 2021, to 9% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 22% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 29% (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 45 test records from NJ state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
38.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Prospect Park School No. 1 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 71Very Walkable
- Bike 39Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,395/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Prospect Park), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$94,611
Median home value
$444,600
Median rent
$1,749/mo
College educated
29.7%
Homeownership
62.7%
Poverty rate
10.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 07508; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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| School 12Enrollment path unverified | 5.1 | K–8 | 0.3 mi | 482 | Compare → |
| Washington Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.9 | K–5 | 0.6 mi | 259 | 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.
Prospect Park Public School District
- Schools in district
- 2
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $24,917NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 20.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Prospect Park School No. 1 is listed in Prospect Park Public School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Prospect Park School No. 1
Prospect Park School No. 1 is a public elementary school in Prospect Park, NJ, part of Prospect Park Public School District, serving approximately 652 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 9.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.1 out of 10 and ranks #2,445 of 2,466 schools in NJ. State assessment records show 22% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 29% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Prospect Park School No. 1
What grades does Prospect Park School No. 1 serve?
Prospect Park School No. 1 serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend Prospect Park School No. 1?
Prospect Park School No. 1 has an enrollment of approximately 652 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Prospect Park School No. 1?
The student-teacher ratio at Prospect Park School No. 1 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 Prospect Park School No. 1 rank in NJ?
Prospect Park School No. 1 ranks #2,445 of 2,466 schools in NJ.
What is Prospect Park School No. 1's MySchoolScout rating?
Prospect Park School No. 1 has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.1 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 Prospect Park School No. 1?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Prospect Park School No. 1 has 22% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 29% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Prospect Park School No. 1 a charter school?
No, Prospect Park School No. 1 is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Prospect Park School No. 1 a Title I school?
No, Prospect Park School No. 1 is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Prospect Park School No. 1?
38.2% of students at Prospect Park School No. 1 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
- Pre-K – 8th
- Enrollment
- 652
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 9.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 68
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Passaic County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 30.8%
- Phone
- (973) 790-7909
- Area population (ZIP 07508)
- 23,611
- Area average commute
- 26.9 min
- Area median age
- 41.6
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 07508; 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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