Serving 317 students in grades Prekindergarten-2, School Street School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 90-94% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 75%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75-79% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 69%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 317 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 52%
- Math Proficiency: 90-94%
- Reading Proficiency: 75-79%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
School Overview
School Street School's student population of 317 students has grown by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has grown by 155% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
317 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of School Street School is 0.67, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)90-94%
75%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)75-79%
69%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
13%
10%
Hispanic
28%
34%
Black
7%
15%
White
48%
38%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
28%
32%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
90-94% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 75% NJ state average), while 75-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% NJ state average).
How many students attend School Street School?
317 students attend School Street School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of School Street School students are White, 28% of students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Asian, 7% of students are Black, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of School Street School?
School Street School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does School Street School offer ?
School Street School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is School Street School part of?
School Street School is part of Boonton Town Public School District.
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