Milton Avenue School
- Milton Avenue School serves 291 students in grades Prekindergarten-3.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≥95% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 42%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 90-94% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 55%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- Milton Avenue School placed in the top 1% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 5%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 12:1.
Top Placements
Milton Avenue School places among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
- Category Attribute
- Overall Rank Highest overall rank (Top 1%)
- Math Proficiency Highest math proficiency (Top 1%)
- Reading/Language Arts Proficiency Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
School Overview
- Milton Avenue School's student population of 291 students has declined by 19% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 19 teachers has declined by 24% over five school years.
| Awards |  Blue Ribbon School (2014) |
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-3 |
| Total Students | 291 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 19 teachers |
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School Comparison
- Milton Avenue School is ranked within the top 1% of all 2,239 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
- The school's student:teacher ratio of 15:1 has stayed the same over five school years.
- The diversity score of Milton Avenue School is 0.47, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (NJ) |
| Overall School Rank | #14 out of 2239 schools (Top 1%) | |
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| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | ≥95% | 42% |
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| Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 90-94% | 55% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 15:1 | 12:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | 11% | 10% |
| Hispanic | 7% | 27% |
| Black | n/a | 16% |
| White | 74% | 45% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 8% | 2% |
| Diversity Score | 0.47 | 0.70 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 1% | 33% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13) | 1% | 6% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | School District Of The Chathams School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, NJ Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Milton Avenue School is Chatham High School (1.5 miles away)
- The nearest middle school and elementary school is Chatham Middle School (0.7 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Chatham Chatham Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 1,038 student
0.7 miles
480 Main Street
Chatham, NJ 07928
(973) 457-2506 0.7 6-8 1,038 - Chatham Washington Avenue School Grades: PK-3 | 377 students
0.9 miles
102 Washington Avenue
Chatham, NJ 07928
(973) 457-2510 0.9 PK-3 377 - Madison Kings Road School Grades: K-5 | 308 students
1.3 miles
215 Kings Road
Madison, NJ 07940
(973) 593-3178 1.3 K-5 308 - Chatham Lafayette Avenue School Grades: 4-5 | 696 students
1.4 miles
221 Lafayette Avenue
Chatham, NJ 07928
(973) 457-2507 1.4 4-5 696 - Chatham Chatham High School Grades: 9-12 | 1,275 student
1.5 miles
255 Lafayette Avenue
Chatham, NJ 07928
(973) 457-2505 1.5 9-12 1,275
School Reviews
| 2 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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