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#126 of 2,466 schools in NJ

Top 5% in state

Stillwater Township School

Elementary School · Stillwater Township School District · Stillwater, NJ

An elementary school in Stillwater, NJ serving grades Pre-K – 6th.

PO BOX 12, Stillwater, NJ 07875

  • Math 58% vs NJ 45% (2025)
  • Reading 71% vs NJ 52% (2025)
  • 8.4:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress9.3Excellent50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data16
Annual Change+6.99 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendImproving
Academics7.8Very Good30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency57.9% (2025 NJSLA)
Reading/ELA Proficiency71.1% (2025 NJSLA)
Math vs. State Avg+10 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+27.2 pts
Overall Proficiency64% (2025 NJSLA, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)62% (model expectation from 2025 NJSLA)
vs. Expected+2.3 pts
Adjusted Percentile67th
Resources & Environment8.6Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio8.4:1
District spending per student$28,567
Chronic Absenteeism13.9%

Students at Stillwater Township School score 64% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 62%).

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2025 NJSLA proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. NJ average.

Math Proficiency58%(2025 NJSLA)
School
State
45%(2025 NJSLA)
ELA Proficiency71%(2025 NJSLA)
School
State
52%(2025 NJSLA)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 28 points since 2021, reaching 65% in 2025.

Show all 16 years
2009
Math
96%
ELA
81%
2010
Math
97%
ELA
81%
2011
Math
94%
ELA
77%
2012
Math
92%
ELA
77%
2013
Math
92%
ELA
82%
2014
Math
52%
ELA
57%
2015
Math
67%
ELA
67%
2016
Math
67%
ELA
72%
2017
Math
57%
ELA
72%
2018
Math
62%
ELA
77%
2019
Math
62%
ELA
77%
2020*
Math
27%
ELA
47%
2021*
Math
27%
ELA
47%
2022
Math
62%
ELA
67%
2024
Math
58%
ELA
57%
2025
Math
58%
ELA
71%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 64% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 68% (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 score

Free/reduced lunch

11.1%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Stillwater Township 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 20Car-Dependent
  • Bike 19Somewhat Bikeable

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Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

2 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Fredon Township SchoolEnrollment path unverified6.0PK–63.2 mi186Compare →
Frelinghuysen Township Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified7.4PK–63.4 mi119Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Stillwater Township School District

Schools in district
1
Rank in district
#1 of 1
District spending per student
$28,567NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
3.8%Census SAIPE · 2024

Stillwater Township School is listed in Stillwater Township School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Stillwater Township School

Stillwater Township School is a public elementary school in Stillwater, NJ, part of Stillwater Township School District, serving approximately 287 students in grades Pre-K-6th with a 8.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.7 out of 10 and ranks #126 of 2,466 schools in NJ. State assessment records show 64% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 68% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Stillwater Township School

What grades does Stillwater Township School serve?

Stillwater Township School serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.

How many students attend Stillwater Township School?

Stillwater Township School has an enrollment of approximately 287 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Stillwater Township School?

The student-teacher ratio at Stillwater Township School is 8.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Stillwater Township School rank in NJ?

Stillwater Township School ranks #126 of 2,466 schools in NJ.

What is Stillwater Township School's MySchoolScout rating?

Stillwater Township School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.7 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 Stillwater Township School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Stillwater Township School has 64% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 68% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Stillwater Township School a charter school?

No, Stillwater Township School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Stillwater Township School a Title I school?

No, Stillwater Township School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Stillwater Township School?

11.1% of students at Stillwater Township 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 – 6th
Enrollment
287
Student-Teacher Ratio
8.4:1
Teachers (FTE)
34
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Rural
County
Sussex County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
13.9%
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.
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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