Below Average
#2166 of 2,466 schools in NJ
South River Elementary School
Elementary School · South River Public School District · South River, NJ
An elementary school in South River, NJ serving grades 2nd – 5th.
81 JOHNSON PLACE, South River, NJ 08882
- Math 28% vs NJ 47% (2025)
- Reading 37% vs NJ 50% (2025)
- 11.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at South River Elementary School score 33% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 35%).
2025 NJSLA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NJ average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 16 points since 2021, reaching 33% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 41% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 43% (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 41 test records from NJ state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
59%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where South River 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 59Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 38Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Low148/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (South River), 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
$101,853
Median home value
$382,500
Median rent
$1,599/mo
College educated
31.1%
Homeownership
65.7%
Poverty rate
11.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 08882; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Darul Arqam SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.7private | PK–12 | 0.7 mi | 163 | Compare → |
| Central Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.8 | PK–4 | 1.0 mi | 351 | Compare → |
| Irwin Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.6 | PK–4 | 1.0 mi | 311 | Compare → |
| Chittick Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.4 | PK–4 | 1.1 mi | 353 | 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.
South River Public School District
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #2 of 4
- District spending per student
- $21,885NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 10.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
South River Elementary School is listed in South River Public School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About South River Elementary School
South River Elementary School is a public elementary school in South River, NJ, part of South River Public School District, serving approximately 683 students in grades 2nd-5th with a 11.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.6 out of 10 and ranks #2,166 of 2,466 schools in NJ. State assessment records show 41% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 43% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about South River Elementary School
What grades does South River Elementary School serve?
South River Elementary School serves students in grades 2nd through 5th.
How many students attend South River Elementary School?
South River Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 683 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at South River Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at South River Elementary School is 11.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does South River Elementary School rank in NJ?
South River Elementary School ranks #2,166 of 2,466 schools in NJ.
What is South River Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
South River Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.6 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 River Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, South River Elementary School has 41% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 43% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is South River Elementary School a charter school?
No, South River Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is South River Elementary School a Title I school?
No, South River Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for South River Elementary School?
59.0% of students at South River 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
- 2nd – 5th
- Enrollment
- 683
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 59
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Middlesex County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 17.9%
- Phone
- (732) 613-4073
- Area population (ZIP 08882)
- 16,007
- Area average commute
- 32.9 min
- Area median age
- 36.5
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 08882; 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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