Berkley Street School

812 Berkley Street
New Milford, NJ 07646
(School attendance zone shown in map)
6/
10
Top 50%
Serving 451 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Berkley Street School ranks in the top 50% 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 28% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 26%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 46% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 451 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 72%
  • : Top 50% in NJ
  • : 28% (Top 50%)
  • : 46% (Btm 50%)
  • 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:

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Attribute

School Overview

Berkley Street School's student population of 451 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 Kindergarten-5
Total Students
451 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
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School Rankings

Berkley Street School ranks within the top 50% of all 2,183 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Berkley Street School is 0.75, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (NJ)
#1047 out of 2183 schools
(Top 50%)
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28%
26%
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46%
47%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Berkley Street School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of New Jersey by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
11:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
22%
10%
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Hispanic
35%
32%
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Black
8%
15%
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White
28%
40%
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Hawaiian
2%
n/a
Two or more races
5%
3%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.75
This chart display the diversity score of Berkley Street School and the public school average diversity score of New Jersey by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
10%
30%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
4%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Berkley Street School's ranking?
Berkley Street School is ranked #1047 out of 2,183 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% 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?
28% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 26% NJ state average), while 46% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NJ state average).
How many students attend Berkley Street School?
451 students attend Berkley Street School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
35% of Berkley Street School students are Hispanic, 28% of students are White, 22% of students are Asian, 8% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Berkley Street School?
Berkley Street School has a student ration of 15:1, 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 Kindergarten-5
What school district is Berkley Street School part of?
Berkley Street School is part of New Milford Public School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 451 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 72%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 28% (Top 50%)
  • : 46% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

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