Very Good
#673 of 2,466 schools in NJ
Top 27% in state
School Street School
Elementary School · Boonton Town Public School District · Boonton, NJ
A Boonton Town Public School District elementary school where students score 34 points above what's typical for similar communities.
720 BIRCH STREET, Boonton, NJ 07005
- Math 92% proficient (2012)
- Reading 77% proficient (2012)
- 13.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at School Street School score 84% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 50%).
2012 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NJ average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency has held near 85% across the 4-year record (2009–2012).
Show all 4 years by subject
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 95% (multi-year average, 2009-2012) · reading/ELA 77% (multi-year average, 2009-2012)
Based on 8 test records from NJ state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
31.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where School Street School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 89Very Walkable
- Bike 25Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated920/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Boonton), 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
$126,411
Median home value
$565,900
Median rent
$1,779/mo
College educated
55.6%
Homeownership
70.9%
Poverty rate
5.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 07005; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Our Lady of Mount Carmel SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.1private | PK–8 | 0.1 mi | 195 | Compare → |
| AlphabetlandPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–1 | 0.6 mi | 3 | Compare → |
| Wildwood Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.4 | K–5 | 1.4 mi | 438 | Compare → |
| Rockaway Valley SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.2 | PK–8 | 1.5 mi | 407 | 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.
Boonton Town Public School District
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #1 of 3
- District spending per student
- $28,032NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 9.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
School Street School is listed in Boonton Town Public School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About School Street School
School Street School is a public elementary school in Boonton, NJ, part of Boonton Town Public School District, serving approximately 317 students in grades Pre-K-2nd with a 13.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 out of 10 and ranks #673 of 2,466 schools in NJ. State assessment records show 95% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2012) and 77% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2012).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about School Street School
What grades does School Street School serve?
School Street School serves students in grades Pre-K through 2nd.
How many students attend School Street School?
School Street School has an enrollment of approximately 317 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at School Street School?
The student-teacher ratio at School Street School is 13.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does School Street School rank in NJ?
School Street School ranks #673 of 2,466 schools in NJ.
What is School Street School's MySchoolScout rating?
School Street School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 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 School Street School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, School Street School has 95% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2012) and 77% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2012).
Is School Street School a charter school?
No, School Street School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is School Street School a Title I school?
No, School Street School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for School Street School?
31.9% of students at School Street 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 – 2nd
- Enrollment
- 317
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 23
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Morris County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 15.5%
- Phone
- (973) 335-9700
- Area population (ZIP 07005)
- 15,240
- Area average commute
- 26.1 min
- Area median age
- 42
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 · 2012 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2012 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2012 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2012 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- 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 07005; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2012; directory SY 2023–24
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