Stony Brook School

136 Cedar Grove Road
Somerville, NJ 08876
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 20%
Serving 292 students in grades 4-5, Stony Brook School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 64% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 68% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 7:1 is lower than 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: 4-5
  • Enrollment: 292 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 7:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 31%
  • : Top 20% in NJ
  • : 64% (Top 20%)
  • : 68% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Stony Brook School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:

School Overview

Stony Brook School's student population of 292 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 43 teachers has grown by 22% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 4-5
Total Students
292 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
43 teachers
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School Rankings

Stony Brook School ranks within the top 20% of all 2,201 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Stony Brook 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)
#372 out of 2201 schools
(Top 20%)
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64%
36%
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68%
49%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Stony Brook 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
7:1
11:1
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American Indian
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Asian
15%
10%
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Hispanic
11%
32%
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Black
3%
15%
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White
69%
40%
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Hawaiian
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Two or more races
2%
3%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.49
This chart display the diversity score of Stony Brook 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
4%
30%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
1%
4%
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Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Stony Brook School's ranking?
Stony Brook School is ranked #372 out of 2,201 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are Stony Brook School often compared to?
Stony Brook Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Branchburg Central Middle School, Whiton Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% NJ state average), while 68% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
How many students attend Stony Brook School?
292 students attend Stony Brook School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of Stony Brook School students are White, 15% of students are Asian, 11% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Stony Brook School?
Stony Brook School has a student ration of 7:1, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Stony Brook School offer ?
Stony Brook School offers enrollment in grades 4-5
What school district is Stony Brook School part of?
Stony Brook School is part of Branchburg Township School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 4-5
  • Enrollment: 292 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 7:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 31%
  • : Top 20%
  • : 64% (Top 20%)
  • : 68% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

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