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Gould/mountain Elementary School

132 Gould Ave
Caldwell, NJ 07006

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Top 20%

Tel: (973) 712-4400

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Gould/mountain Elementary School serves 300 students in grades 4-6.

Gould/mountain Elementary School placed in the top 20% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 10%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 44% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 26%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 68% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 47%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.

Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 59% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: 4-6
Enrollment: 300 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
Minority Enrollment: 17%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 20% in NJ
Math Proficiency
: 44% (Top 20%)
Reading Proficiency
: 68% (Top 10%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Gould/mountain Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:

School Overview

Gould/mountain Elementary School's student population of 300 students has grown by 7% over five school years.

The teacher population of 34 teachers has grown by 21% over five school years.

Awards

Blue Ribbon School - Selected in 2020

Grades Offered

Grades 4-6

Total Students

300 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

34 teachers

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Students by Grade

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School Rankings

Gould/mountain Elementary School is ranked within the top 20% of all 2,183 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.

The diversity score of Gould/mountain Elementary School is 0.30, 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.

Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data

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State Level (NJ)

Overall Testing Rank

#272 out of 2183 schools
(Top 20%)

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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)

44%

26%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Gould/mountain Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)

68%

47%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Gould/mountain Elementary 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

9:1

11:1

This chart display the student teacher ratio of Gould/mountain Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of New Jersey by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

American Indian

n/a

Asian

10%

Hispanic

31%

Black

15%

White

83%

41%

This chart display the percentage of White students in Gould/mountain Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

n/a

All Ethnic Groups

Diversity Score

0.30

0.71

This chart display the diversity score of Gould/mountain Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of New Jersey by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Eligible for Free Lunch

32%

School Statewide Testing

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School District Name

North Caldwell School District

Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Gould/mountain Elementary School's ranking?

Gould/mountain Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for: Highest overall rank (Top 20%), Highest math proficiency (Top 20%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%) and Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 10%).

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 26% NJ state average), while 68% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NJ state average).

How many students attend Gould/mountain Elementary School?

300 students attend Gould/mountain Elementary School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

83% of Gould/mountain Elementary School students are White, 7% of students are Asian, 6% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Gould/mountain Elementary School?

Gould/mountain Elementary School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.

What grades does Gould/mountain Elementary School offer ?

Gould/mountain Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 4-6

What school district is Gould/mountain Elementary School part of?

Gould/mountain Elementary School is part of North Caldwell School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: 4-6
Enrollment: 300 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
Minority Enrollment: 17%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 20%
Math Proficiency
: 44% (Top 20%)
Reading Proficiency
: 68% (Top 10%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education