Excellent
#271 of 2,466 schools in NJ
Top 11% in state
Stony Brook School
Elementary School · Branchburg Township School District · Branchburg, NJ
A Branchburg Township School District elementary school serving grades 4th – 5th.
136 Cedar Grove Road, Branchburg, NJ 08876
- Math 69% vs NJ 46% (2025)
- Reading 65% vs NJ 53% (2025)
- 7.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Stony Brook School score 67% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 64%).
2025 NJSLA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NJ average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 10 points since 2021, reaching 67% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 74% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 70% (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 37 test records from NJ state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
7.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Stony Brook 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 12Car-Dependent
- Bike 20Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$120,823
Median home value
$468,400
Median rent
$1,776/mo
College educated
56.3%
Homeownership
63.1%
Poverty rate
5.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 08876; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Milltown Primary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.3 | PK–4 | 2.0 mi | 355 | Compare → |
| Bradley Gardens Primary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.8 | PK–4 | 2.1 mi | 271 | Compare → |
| John F. Kennedy Primary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.4 | K–4 | 2.7 mi | 458 | Compare → |
| Van Holten Primary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.8 | K–4 | 3.0 mi | 300 | 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.
Branchburg Township School District
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #1 of 3
- District spending per student
- $30,916NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 2.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
Stony Brook School is listed in Branchburg Township School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Stony Brook School
Stony Brook School is a public elementary school in Branchburg, NJ, part of Branchburg Township School District, serving approximately 304 students in grades 4th-5th with a 7.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.2 out of 10 and ranks #271 of 2,466 schools in NJ. State assessment records show 74% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 70% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Stony Brook School
What grades does Stony Brook School serve?
Stony Brook School serves students in grades 4th through 5th.
How many students attend Stony Brook School?
Stony Brook School has an enrollment of approximately 304 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Stony Brook School?
The student-teacher ratio at Stony Brook School is 7.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Stony Brook School rank in NJ?
Stony Brook School ranks #271 of 2,466 schools in NJ.
What is Stony Brook School's MySchoolScout rating?
Stony Brook School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.2 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 Stony Brook School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Stony Brook School has 74% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 70% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Stony Brook School a charter school?
No, Stony Brook School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Stony Brook School a Title I school?
No, Stony Brook School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Stony Brook School?
7.6% of students at Stony Brook 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
- 4th – 5th
- Enrollment
- 304
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 7.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 40
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Somerset County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 4.9%
- Phone
- (908) 722-2400
- Area population (ZIP 08876)
- 22,902
- Area average commute
- 27.8 min
- Area median age
- 39.7
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 08876; 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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