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#1712 of 2,466 schools in NJ
T. Baldwin Demarest Elementary School
Elementary School · Old Tappan Public School District · Old Tappan, NJ
An Old Tappan Public School District elementary school serving grades Pre-K – 4th.
1 SCHOOL ST, Old Tappan, NJ 07675
- Math 69% vs NJ 48% (2025)
- Reading 69% vs NJ 49% (2025)
- 12.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at T. Baldwin Demarest Elementary School score 69% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 68%).
2025 NJSLA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NJ average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 16 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 69% recently.
Show all 16 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 77% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 76% (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
0.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where T. Baldwin Demarest 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 33Car-Dependent
- Bike 40Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Low239/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Old Tappan), 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
$176,981
Median home value
$680,600
Median rent
$2,347/mo
College educated
65.2%
Homeownership
79.4%
Poverty rate
3.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 07675; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harrington Park SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.3 | PK–8 | 1.6 mi | 628 | Compare → |
| Northern Valley CentralEnrollment path unverified | 5.9 | PK–12 | 1.6 mi | 204 | Compare → |
| Norwood Public SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.8 | PK–8 | 1.6 mi | 580 | Compare → |
| Northvale Public SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.4 | K–8 | 1.7 mi | 534 | 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.
Old Tappan Public School District
- Schools in district
- 2
- Rank in district
- #2 of 2
- District spending per student
- $24,070NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 2.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
T. Baldwin Demarest Elementary School is listed in Old Tappan Public School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About T. Baldwin Demarest Elementary School
T. Baldwin Demarest Elementary School is a public elementary school in Old Tappan, NJ, part of Old Tappan Public School District, serving approximately 399 students in grades Pre-K-4th with a 12.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.6 out of 10 and ranks #1,712 of 2,466 schools in NJ.
State assessment records show 77% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 76% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about T. Baldwin Demarest Elementary School
What grades does T. Baldwin Demarest Elementary School serve?
T. Baldwin Demarest Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 4th.
How many students attend T. Baldwin Demarest Elementary School?
T. Baldwin Demarest Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 399 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at T. Baldwin Demarest Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at T. Baldwin Demarest Elementary School is 12.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does T. Baldwin Demarest Elementary School rank in NJ?
T. Baldwin Demarest Elementary School ranks #1,712 of 2,466 schools in NJ.
What is T. Baldwin Demarest Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
T. Baldwin Demarest Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.6 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 T. Baldwin Demarest Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, T. Baldwin Demarest Elementary School has 77% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 76% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is T. Baldwin Demarest Elementary School a charter school?
No, T. Baldwin Demarest Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is T. Baldwin Demarest Elementary School a Title I school?
No, T. Baldwin Demarest Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for T. Baldwin Demarest Elementary School?
0.8% of students at T. Baldwin Demarest 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
- 399
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 33
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Bergen County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 4.5%
- Phone
- (201) 664-7176
- Area population (ZIP 07675)
- 27,050
- Area average commute
- 31.8 min
- Area median age
- 43.1
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 07675; 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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