Summary:
The 07042 zip code in Montclair, New Jersey is home to 7 elementary schools that are part of the Montclair Public School District. These schools serve students from kindergarten through 5th grade and are generally high-performing, with several standout institutions that consistently rank in the top 20-25% of elementary schools in the state.
Hillside Elementary School, Watchung Elementary School, and Bradford Elementary School are the top-performing schools in the area, with exceptional test scores, particularly in 3rd grade Mathematics, where they outperform the district and state averages. These schools have a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger and consistently rank in the top 20-25% of New Jersey elementary schools.
While the schools in the 07042 zip code generally perform well, there are some areas of concern, such as the high chronic absenteeism rate of 14.9% across all schools, which is higher than the state average. Additionally, the schools have varying free/reduced lunch rates, ranging from 6.13% at Bradford Elementary to 16.04% at Northeast Elementary, indicating some socioeconomic diversity within the area. The data also suggests that higher spending per student and lower student-teacher ratios may be associated with stronger academic performance, as seen in the top-performing schools.
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