Summary:
The Moonachie School District is home to a single elementary school, Robert L. Craig School, which serves grades PK-8 with an enrollment of 360 students. Despite serving a relatively high-needs population, with over 56% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, the school is a standout performer within the district and the state of New Jersey.
Robert L. Craig School is ranked in the top 25% of elementary schools in New Jersey, and has consistently maintained a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger over the past 3 school years. The school's performance on NJSLA assessments is significantly above the state average across multiple grade levels and subject areas, particularly in English Language Arts, where proficiency rates ranged from 58.6% to 88% across grades 3-8 in 2024-2025, compared to the state averages of 44.9% to 57%. However, the school's mathematics and science proficiency rates are more mixed, suggesting potential areas for improvement.
Despite serving a high-needs population, the school's higher-than-average spending per student of $16,011 in 2018-2019 may contribute to its ability to provide a quality education and support its students. The school's low student-teacher ratio of 10:1 in 2023-2024 also suggests more individualized attention for students. Overall, Robert L. Craig School stands out as a high-performing elementary school within the Moonachie School District, with particular strengths in English Language Arts.
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