Serving 434 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Berkley Street School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 51% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 69% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 62% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 434 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 66%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in NJ
- Math Proficiency: 51% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 69% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Berkley Street School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Diversity
School Overview
Berkley Street School's student population of 434 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
434 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
School Rankings
Berkley Street School ranks within the top 30% of all 2,201 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Berkley Street School is 0.73, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#559 out of 2201 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
69%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
23%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
23%
10%
Hispanic
31%
34%
Black
11%
15%
White
34%
38%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
13%
32%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Berkley Street School's ranking?
Berkley Street School is ranked #559 out of 2,201 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are Berkley Street School often compared to?
Berkley Street Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Bertrand F. Gibbs Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
51% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% NJ state average), while 69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
How many students attend Berkley Street School?
434 students attend Berkley Street School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
34% of Berkley Street School students are White, 31% of students are Hispanic, 23% of students are Asian, 11% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Berkley Street School?
Berkley Street School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Berkley Street School offer ?
Berkley Street School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Berkley Street School part of?
Berkley Street School is part of New Milford Public School District.
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