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#1320 of 2,466 schools in NJ
Stony Brook School
Elementary School · North Plainfield School District · North Plainfield, NJ
A North Plainfield School District elementary school serving grades Pre-K – 4th.
269 Grove Street, North Plainfield, NJ 07060
- Math 19% vs NJ 48% (2025)
- Reading 23% vs NJ 49% (2025)
- 9.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Stony Brook School score 21% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 21%).
2025 NJSLA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NJ average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 9 points since 2021, reaching 21% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 27% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 24% (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
83.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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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 72Very Walkable
- Transit 39Some Transit
- Bike 50Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,612/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (North Plainfield), 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
$72,882
Median home value
$369,400
Median rent
$1,629/mo
College educated
21.9%
Homeownership
37.9%
Poverty rate
17.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 07060; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sundance SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.4private | PK–5 | 0.8 mi | 30 | Compare → |
| West End SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.3 | PK–4 | 0.9 mi | 537 | Compare → |
| Charles H. Stillman Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.4 | K–5 | 1.0 mi | 331 | Compare → |
| East End SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.1 | PK–4 | 1.0 mi | 476 | 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.
North Plainfield School District
- Schools in district
- 6
- Rank in district
- #4 of 6
- District spending per student
- $25,211NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 15.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
Stony Brook School is listed in North Plainfield 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 North Plainfield, NJ, part of North Plainfield School District, serving approximately 277 students in grades Pre-K-4th with a 9.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 out of 10 and ranks #1,320 of 2,466 schools in NJ. State assessment records show 27% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 24% 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 Pre-K through 4th.
How many students attend Stony Brook School?
Stony Brook School has an enrollment of approximately 277 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Stony Brook School?
The student-teacher ratio at Stony Brook School is 9.9:1. 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 #1,320 of 2,466 schools in NJ.
What is Stony Brook School's MySchoolScout rating?
Stony Brook School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 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 27% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 24% 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?
83.8% 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
- Pre-K – 4th
- Enrollment
- 277
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 9.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 28
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Somerset County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 16.6%
- Phone
- (908) 769-6063
- Area population (ZIP 07060)
- 47,560
- Area average commute
- 29.9 min
- Area median age
- 33.9
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.
- 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 07060; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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