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#1975 of 2,466 schools in NJ
Tewksbury Elementary School
Elementary School · Tewksbury Township School District · Califon, NJ
A Tewksbury Township School District elementary school where students score 8 points below what's typical for similar communities.
109 FAIRMOUNT ROAD EAST, Califon, NJ 07830
- Math 59% vs NJ 48% (2025)
- Reading 59% vs NJ 49% (2025)
- 9.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Tewksbury Elementary School score 59% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 67%).
2025 NJSLA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NJ average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 17 points since 2021, reaching 59% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 68% (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 36 test records from NJ state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
2.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Tewksbury Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 4Car-Dependent
- Bike 16Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$181,023
Median home value
$622,400
Median rent
$1,771/mo
College educated
64.4%
Homeownership
95.3%
Poverty rate
1.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 07830; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Old Farmers Road SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.1 | PK–5 | 3.3 mi | 324 | Compare → |
| Califon Public SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.0 | PK–8 | 3.9 mi | 84 | Compare → |
| The Willow SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.8private | PK–8 | 4.4 mi | 139 | Compare → |
| Valley View SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.6 | PK–4 | 4.6 mi | 277 | 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.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Tewksbury Township School District
- Schools in district
- 2
- Rank in district
- #2 of 2
- District spending per student
- $33,141NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 2.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Tewksbury Elementary School is listed in Tewksbury Township School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Tewksbury Elementary School
Tewksbury Elementary School is a public elementary school in Califon, NJ, part of Tewksbury Township School District, serving approximately 260 students in grades Pre-K-4th with a 9.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.1 out of 10 and ranks #1,975 of 2,466 schools in NJ. State assessment records show 68% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 70% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Tewksbury Elementary School
What grades does Tewksbury Elementary School serve?
Tewksbury Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 4th.
How many students attend Tewksbury Elementary School?
Tewksbury Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 260 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Tewksbury Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Tewksbury Elementary School is 9.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Tewksbury Elementary School rank in NJ?
Tewksbury Elementary School ranks #1,975 of 2,466 schools in NJ.
What is Tewksbury Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Tewksbury Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.1 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 Tewksbury Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Tewksbury Elementary School has 68% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 70% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Tewksbury Elementary School a charter school?
No, Tewksbury Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Tewksbury Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Tewksbury Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Tewksbury Elementary School?
2.7% of students at Tewksbury 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
- 260
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 9.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 28
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Hunterdon County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 9.2%
- Phone
- (908) 832-2594
- Area population (ZIP 07830)
- 7,451
- Area average commute
- 35.1 min
- Area median age
- 50.6
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 07830; 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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