Milton Avenue School

16 Milton Avenue
Chatham, NJ 07928
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 5%
Serving 295 students in grades Prekindergarten-3, Milton Avenue School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 1%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≥90% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80-89% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-3
  • Enrollment: 295 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 31%
  • : Top 5% in NJ
  • : ≥90% (Top 1%)
  • : 80-89% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Milton Avenue School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:

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School Overview

Milton Avenue School's student population of 295 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has grown by 30% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-3
Total Students
295 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
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School Rankings

Milton Avenue School ranks within the top 5% of all 2,201 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Milton Avenue School is 0.49, which is less 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)
#29 out of 2201 schools
(Top 5%)
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≥90%
36%
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80-89%
49%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Milton Avenue 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 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
15%
10%
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Hispanic
6%
32%
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Black
n/a
15%
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White
69%
40%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
10%
3%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.49
This chart display the diversity score of Milton Avenue 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
1%
30%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
1%
5%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Milton Avenue School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Milton Avenue School's ranking?
Milton Avenue School is ranked #29 out of 2,201 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are Milton Avenue School often compared to?
Milton Avenue Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Washington Avenue School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≥90% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% NJ state average), while 80-89% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
How many students attend Milton Avenue School?
295 students attend Milton Avenue School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of Milton Avenue School students are White, 15% of students are Asian, 10% of students are Two or more races, and 6% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Milton Avenue School?
Milton Avenue School has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Milton Avenue School offer ?
Milton Avenue School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-3
What school district is Milton Avenue School part of?
Milton Avenue School is part of School District Of The Chathams.

School Reviews

2   2/14/2015
This school is unsupportive if you are a working parent. The administration is very rude and not helpful, and frankly it is annoying to be talked down to every time you have a question. The teachers are great, but the curriculum is very unexciting and they are not concerned with developing individual growth. They are more concerned with test scores to keep their rating (and funding) high, than helping the students themselves. I do not think it deserves it's reputation. We are actually transferring to a private school with better academics and a better staff.
- Posted by Parent - chris

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-3
  • Enrollment: 295 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 31%
  • : Top 5%
  • : ≥90% (Top 1%)
  • : 80-89% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

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