School Street School

720 Birch Street
Boonton, NJ 07005
(School attendance zone shown in map)
School Street School serves 325 students in grades Prekindergarten-2. 
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 90-94% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 75%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75-79% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 69%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 63% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 325 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 52%
  • : 90-94%
  • : 75-79%
  • : School Street School's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district in Boonton, NJ, covering approximately 2.5 square miles. The typical drive to the school from anywhere within the zone takes about 5-10 minutes, with the furthest edge located 1.6 miles away.
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

School Overview

School Street School's student population of 325 students has grown by 25% over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has grown by 53% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
325 students

Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓

Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers

Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓

School Rankings

The diversity score of School Street School is 0.68, 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)
(12-13)
90-94%
75%
(12-13)
75-79%
69%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
11:1

Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓

Asian
13%
11%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓

Hispanic
27%
35%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓

Black
6%
14%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓

White
48%
37%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓

Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
5%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
52%
0.68

Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓

(22-23)
15.1%
16.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
32%
38%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
5%

Showing 2013–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓

School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
90-94% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 75% NJ state average), while 75-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% NJ state average).
How many students attend School Street School?
325 students attend School Street School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of School Street School students are White, 27% of students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Asian, 6% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of School Street School?
School Street School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does School Street School offer ?
School Street School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is School Street School part of?
School Street School is part of Boonton Town Public School District.

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Quick Facts (26-27)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 325 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 52%
  • : 90-94%
  • : 75-79%
  • : School Street School's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district in Boonton, NJ, covering approximately 2.5 square miles. The typical drive to the school from anywhere within the zone takes about 5-10 minutes, with the furthest edge located 1.6 miles away.
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

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