Excellent
#148 of 2,466 schools in NJ
Top 6% in state
Valley View School
Elementary School · Lebanon Township School District · Califon, NJ
A Lebanon Township School District elementary school serving grades Pre-K – 4th.
400 ROUTE 513, Califon, NJ 07830
- Math 60% vs NJ 48% (2025)
- Reading 65% vs NJ 49% (2025)
- 8.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Valley View School score 63% proficient, which is below 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 21 points since 2021, reaching 63% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 62% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 61% (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
8.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Valley View 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 21Car-Dependent
- Bike 24Somewhat 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.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Califon Public SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.0 | PK–8 | 0.8 mi | 84 | Compare → |
| High Bridge Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.8 | PK–4 | 3.8 mi | 210 | Compare → |
| Round ValleyEnrollment path unverified | 8.3 | 3–5 | 4.6 mi | 360 | Compare → |
| Tewksbury Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.1 | PK–4 | 4.6 mi | 260 | 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.
Lebanon Township School District
- Schools in district
- 2
- Rank in district
- #1 of 2
- District spending per student
- $27,753NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 1.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Valley View School is listed in Lebanon Township School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Valley View School
Valley View School is a public elementary school in Califon, NJ, part of Lebanon Township School District, serving approximately 277 students in grades Pre-K-4th with a 8.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.6 out of 10 and ranks #148 of 2,466 schools in NJ. State assessment records show 62% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 61% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Valley View School
What grades does Valley View School serve?
Valley View School serves students in grades Pre-K through 4th.
How many students attend Valley View School?
Valley View School has an enrollment of approximately 277 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Valley View School?
The student-teacher ratio at Valley View School is 8.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Valley View School rank in NJ?
Valley View School ranks #148 of 2,466 schools in NJ.
What is Valley View School's MySchoolScout rating?
Valley View School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.6 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 Valley View School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Valley View School has 62% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 61% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Valley View School a charter school?
No, Valley View School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Valley View School a Title I school?
No, Valley View School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Valley View School?
8.7% of students at Valley View 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
- 8.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 31
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Hunterdon County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 15.9%
- Phone
- (908) 832-2175
- 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.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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