Milton Avenue School

16 Milton Avenue
Chatham, NJ 07928
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Rating
10/
10
Top 10%
Milton Avenue School serves 295 students in grades Prekindergarten-3.
Milton Avenue School placed in the top 10% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-69% (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 60-69% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 47%) for the 2020-21 school year.
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 (2023-24)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-3
  • Enrollment: 295 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 31%
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Top 10% in NJ
  • Math Proficiency
    : 60-69% (Top 5%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 60-69% (Top 20%)
  • 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 stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has grown by 13% 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 is ranked within the top 10% 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 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.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (NJ)
Overall Testing Rank
#185 out of 2183 schools
(Top 10%)
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-69%
26%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-69%
47%
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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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Diversity Score
0.49
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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%
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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 Milton Avenue School's ranking?
Milton Avenue School is ranked #185 out of 2,183 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in New Jersey.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 26% NJ state average), while 60-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% 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 (2023-24)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-3
  • Enrollment: 295 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 31%
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Top 10%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 60-69% (Top 5%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 60-69% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

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