Robert L. Craig School

20 West Park Street
Moonachie, NJ 07074
(School attendance zone shown in map)
8/
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Top 30%
Serving 360 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Robert L. Craig School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 58% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 62% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 62% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 360 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 68%
  • : Top 30% in NJ
  • : 58% (Top 30%)
  • : 62% (Top 30%)
  • : 20-24% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Robert L. Craig School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:

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Attribute
Most improved public schools

School Overview

Robert L. Craig School's student population of 360 students has grown by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has grown by 16% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
360 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
Last Day of School
Mon. May 25, 2026
School Motto
Every Child, Every Chance, Every Day

School Rankings

Robert L. Craig School ranks within the top 30% of all 2,184 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Robert L. Craig School is 0.60, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (NJ)
#552 out of 2184 schools
(Top 30%)
58%
38%
62%
49%
20-24%
23%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
11%
11%
Hispanic
54%
34%
Black
n/a
14%
White
32%
38%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
0.60
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
39%
32%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
17%
6%
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Robert L. Craig School's ranking?
Robert L. Craig School is ranked #552 out of 2,184 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are Robert L. Craig School often compared to?
Robert L. Craig Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Memorial Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
58% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% NJ state average), while 62% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
How many students attend Robert L. Craig School?
360 students attend Robert L. Craig School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of Robert L. Craig School students are Hispanic, 32% of students are White, 11% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Robert L. Craig School?
Robert L. Craig School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Robert L. Craig School offer ?
Robert L. Craig School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Robert L. Craig School part of?
Robert L. Craig School is part of Moonachie School District.

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Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 360 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 68%
  • : Top 30%
  • : 58% (Top 30%)
  • : 62% (Top 30%)
  • : 20-24% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

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