Excellent
#170 of 2,466 schools in NJ
Top 7% in state
South End Elementary School
Elementary School · Cedar Grove Township School District · Cedar Grove, NJ
A Cedar Grove Township School District elementary school where students score 11 points above what's typical for similar communities.
116 Harper Terrace, Cedar Grove, NJ 07009
- Math 76% vs NJ 48% (2025)
- Reading 76% vs NJ 49% (2025)
- 13.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at South End Elementary School score 76% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 65%).
2025 NJSLA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NJ average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 41 points since 2021, reaching 76% in 2025.
Show all 16 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 67% (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 36 test records from NJ state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
5.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where South End Elementary 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 51Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 35Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low18/100K
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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
$153,654
Median home value
$600,800
Median rent
$1,693/mo
College educated
58.4%
Homeownership
83.4%
Poverty rate
3.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 07009; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Catherine of Siena SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.0private | PK–8 | 0.4 mi | 192 | Compare → |
| Frederic N. Brown Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.9 | K–4 | 0.6 mi | 269 | Compare → |
| Essex Junior AcademyEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | K–8 | 0.7 mi | 21 | Compare → |
| Laning Avenue SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.4 | PK–4 | 0.7 mi | 249 | 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.
Cedar Grove Township School District
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #3 of 4
- District spending per student
- $24,776NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 2.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
South End Elementary School is listed in Cedar Grove Township School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About South End Elementary School
South End Elementary School is a public elementary school in Cedar Grove, NJ, part of Cedar Grove Township School District, serving approximately 353 students in grades Pre-K-4th with a 13.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.5 out of 10 and ranks #170 of 2,466 schools in NJ. State assessment records show 67% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 67% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about South End Elementary School
What grades does South End Elementary School serve?
South End Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 4th.
How many students attend South End Elementary School?
South End Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 353 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at South End Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at South End Elementary School is 13.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does South End Elementary School rank in NJ?
South End Elementary School ranks #170 of 2,466 schools in NJ.
What is South End Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
South End Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.5 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 South End Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, South End Elementary School has 67% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 67% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is South End Elementary School a charter school?
No, South End Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is South End Elementary School a Title I school?
No, South End Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for South End Elementary School?
5.4% of students at South End 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
- Pre-K – 4th
- Enrollment
- 353
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 27
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Essex County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 11.0%
- Phone
- (973) 239-2116
- Area population (ZIP 07009)
- 13,317
- Area average commute
- 34.5 min
- Area median age
- 45.3
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 · 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 07009; 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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