Below Average
#2228 of 2,466 schools in NJ
Weston Elementary School
Elementary School · Manville School District · Manville, NJ
A Manville School District elementary school where students score 3 points above what's typical for similar communities.
600 Newark Avenue, Manville, NJ 08835
- Math 37% proficient (2017)
- Reading 42% proficient (2017)
- 10.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Weston Elementary School score 40% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 36%).
2017 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NJ average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 8 points since 2014, to 40% in 2017, across a 9-year record (2009–2017).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 60% (multi-year average, 2009-2017) · reading/ELA 55% (multi-year average, 2009-2017)
Based on 18 test records from NJ state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
56.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Weston Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 52Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 43Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,073/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Manville), 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
$93,872
Median home value
$321,100
Median rent
$1,837/mo
College educated
28.6%
Homeownership
72.4%
Poverty rate
12.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 08835; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sunnymead Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.1 | K–4 | 1.0 mi | 529 | Compare → |
| Stellar Academy of HillsboroughPrivate · tuition | 6.9private | PK–1 | 1.4 mi | 30 | Compare → |
| Somerset Elementary AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 8.9 | K–8 | 1.6 mi | 41 | Compare → |
| Central Jersey College Prep Charter SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.4 | K–12 | 2.1 mi | 1,357 | 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.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Manville School District
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #3 of 4
- District spending per student
- $23,200NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 11.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
Weston Elementary School is listed in Manville School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Weston Elementary School
Weston Elementary School is a public elementary school in Manville, NJ, part of Manville School District, serving approximately 427 students in grades Pre-K-2nd with a 10.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.3 out of 10 and ranks #2,228 of 2,466 schools in NJ. State assessment records show 60% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2017) and 55% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2017).
What's said publicly about Weston Elementary School
Synthesized from public, attributable sources. Updated April 2026.
Sources (1)
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Weston Elementary School
What grades does Weston Elementary School serve?
Weston Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 2nd.
How many students attend Weston Elementary School?
Weston Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 427 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Weston Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Weston Elementary School is 10.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Weston Elementary School rank in NJ?
Weston Elementary School ranks #2,228 of 2,466 schools in NJ.
What is Weston Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Weston Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.3 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 Weston Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Weston Elementary School has 60% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2017) and 55% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2017).
Is Weston Elementary School a charter school?
No, Weston Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Weston Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Weston Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Weston Elementary School?
56.2% of students at Weston 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 – 2nd
- Enrollment
- 427
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 39
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Somerset County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 22.5%
- Phone
- (908) 231-8548
- Area population (ZIP 08835)
- 10,870
- Area average commute
- 24.4 min
- Area median age
- 42.4
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 · 2017 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2017 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2017 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2017 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · 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 08835; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2017; directory SY 2023–24
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