Mildred B. Moss Elementary School

16 Simpson Place
Metuchen, NJ 08840
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Mildred B. Moss Elementary School serves 130 students in grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten. 
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
  • Enrollment: 130 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 65%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

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School Overview

Mildred B. Moss Elementary School's student population of 130 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 10 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Total Students
130 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Mildred B. Moss Elementary School is 0.76, 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.
This School
State Level (NJ)
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1
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American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
28%
10%
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Hispanic
15%
32%
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Black
8%
15%
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White
35%
40%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
13%
3%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.76
This chart display the diversity score of Mildred B. Moss Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of New Jersey by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
4%
30%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
1%
5%
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Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Mildred B. Moss Elementary School?
130 students attend Mildred B. Moss Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
35% of Mildred B. Moss Elementary School students are White, 28% of students are Asian, 15% of students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Two or more races, 8% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mildred B. Moss Elementary School?
Mildred B. Moss Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Mildred B. Moss Elementary School offer ?
Mildred B. Moss Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
What school district is Mildred B. Moss Elementary School part of?
Mildred B. Moss Elementary School is part of Metuchen Public School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
  • Enrollment: 130 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 65%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

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