Oak Street School
Tel:
(908) 204-2565
Oak Street School serves 489 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 81% (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 81% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 55%) for the 2017-18 school year.
Oak Street 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 10%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the New Jersey state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
Top Placements
Oak Street School places among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
- Category Attribute
- Overall Rank Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
- Math Proficiency Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
- Reading/Language Arts Proficiency Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
School Overview
Oak Street School's student population of 489 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 44 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 489 students |
| |
| Gender % |
|
| Total Classroom Teachers | 44 teachers |
| |
| Students by Grade |
|
School Comparison
Oak Street School is ranked within the top 10% 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 diversity score of Oak Street School is 0.42, 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 Testing Rank | #157 out of 2239 schools (Top 10%) | |
| ||
Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 81% | 42% |
| ||
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 81% | 55% |
| ||
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 11:1 | 12:1 |
| ||
| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | 11% | 10% |
| Hispanic | 9% | 29% |
| Black | 1% | 15% |
| White | 75% | 44% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 4% | 2% |
| All Ethnic Groups |
|
|
Diversity Score | 0.42 | 0.70 |
| ||
| Eligible for Free Lunch | 3% | 33% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14) | 1% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Bernards Township School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, NJ Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Oak Street School is Ridge High School (0.8 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Bernardsville Middle School (1.6 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Cedar Hill School (1.1 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Basking Ridge Ridge High School Grades: 9-12 | 1,884 student
0.8 miles
268 So Finley Ave
Basking Ridge, NJ 07920
(908) 204-2585 0.8 9-12 1,884 - Basking Ridge Cedar Hill School Grades: K-5 | 594 students
1.1 miles
100 Peachtree Road
Basking Ridge, NJ 07920
(908) 204-2633 1.1 K-5 594 - Bernardsville Bernards High School Grades: 9-12 | 852 students
1.3 miles
25 Olcott Avenue
Bernardsville, NJ 07924
(908) 630-3000 1.3 9-12 852 - Bernardsville Bernardsville Middle School Grades: 5-8 | 523 students
1.6 miles
141 Seney Drive
Bernardsville, NJ 07924
(908) 204-1916 1.6 5-8 523 - Bernardsville Marion T. Bedwell Elementary School Grades: PK-4 | 568 students
1.6 miles
141 Seney Drive
Bernardsville, NJ 07924
(908) 204-1920 1.6 PK-4 568
School Reviews
Recent Articles
Jay McDowell, a public school teacher in Howell, evicted a student for making anti-homosexual comments, but now the instructor faces suspension. Learn about the national controversy that involves this local Michigan teacher.
A six-year old in Aurora, Colorado, was suspended after singing an LMFAO song to a little girl in his class and reportedly “shaking his booty.” We look at the case and the sexual harassment problem in public schools today.
After playing rapper Macklemore's "Same Love" pro-gay rights rap song in class, a Michigan teacher was suspended with no pay. We explore the controversy.
