Very Good
#534 of 2,466 schools in NJ
Top 22% in state
Robert L. Craig School
Elementary School · Moonachie School District · Moonachie, NJ
A Moonachie School District elementary school where students score 29 points above what's typical for similar communities.
20 WEST PARK STREET, Moonachie, NJ 07074
- Math 53% vs NJ 44% (2025)
- Reading 77% vs NJ 54% (2025)
- 10.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Robert L. Craig School score 65% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 37%).
2025 NJSLA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NJ average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 19 points since 2021, reaching 65% in 2025.
Show all 16 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 51% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 67% (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 54 test records from NJ state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
56.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Robert L. Craig 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 62Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 47Somewhat 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
$108,359
Median home value
$450,800
Median rent
$1,131/mo
College educated
27.4%
Homeownership
69.1%
Poverty rate
4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 07074; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Moonachie CampusEnrollment path unverified | 8.1 | PK–8 | 0.0 mi | 42 | Compare → |
| Washington Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.2 | PK–4 | 0.3 mi | 471 | Compare → |
| Grant Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.1 | PK–6 | 1.4 mi | 204 | Compare → |
| Jackson AvenueEnrollment path unverified | 8.2 | PK–4 | 1.4 mi | 417 | 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.
Moonachie School District
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $25,706NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 12.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Robert L. Craig School is listed in Moonachie School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Robert L. Craig School
Robert L. Craig School is a public elementary school in Moonachie, NJ, part of Moonachie School District, serving approximately 360 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 10.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 out of 10 and ranks #534 of 2,466 schools in NJ.
State assessment records show 51% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 67% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Robert L. Craig School
What grades does Robert L. Craig School serve?
Robert L. Craig School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend Robert L. Craig School?
Robert L. Craig School has an enrollment of approximately 360 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Robert L. Craig School?
The student-teacher ratio at Robert L. Craig School is 10.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Robert L. Craig School rank in NJ?
Robert L. Craig School ranks #534 of 2,466 schools in NJ.
What is Robert L. Craig School's MySchoolScout rating?
Robert L. Craig School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 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 Robert L. Craig School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Robert L. Craig School has 51% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 67% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Robert L. Craig School a charter school?
No, Robert L. Craig School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Robert L. Craig School a Title I school?
No, Robert L. Craig School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Robert L. Craig School?
56.1% of students at Robert L. Craig 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
- Pre-K – 8th
- Enrollment
- 360
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 35
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Bergen County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 12.8%
- Phone
- (201) 641-5833
- Area population (ZIP 07074)
- 3,106
- Area average commute
- 24.5 min
- Area median age
- 38.4
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 07074; 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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