Merriam Avenue School
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Newton, New Jersey 07860 · Newton Public School District
#913 of 1,479 elementary schools in New Jersey
#19071 of 50,301 nationally
About Merriam Avenue School
Merriam Avenue School is a public elementary located in Newton, in the Newton Public School District school district of New Jersey, United States. It caters for Grades PK–4. In 2025 it enrolled 483 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 58.7 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of elementary schools in United States and 913th of 1,479 ranked elementary schools in New Jersey. Its strongest component is students per teacher (91th percentile), and its weakest is reading proficiency (47th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 483.
There are 9 schools in Newton; Merriam Avenue School ranks 8th of 9 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)52%
- Reading proficiency (30%)47%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)55.7%
- Students per teacher (15%)10.5
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Merriam Avenue School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 483
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 55.7%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 10.5
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 47%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 52%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Merriam Avenue School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Newton High School
Newton · Public high · Grades 9–12
680 students · 818 m away
Halsted Middle School
Newton · Public middle · Grades 5–8
280 students · 1.0 km away
Florence M. Burd
Newton · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
288 students · 4.1 km away
Long Pond School
Newton · Public middle · Grades 5–8
189 students · 4.2 km away
Fredon Township School
Newton · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
203 students · 5.3 km away
Alpine Elementary School
Sparta · Public elementary · Grades PK–2
759 students · 6.9 km away
Kittatinny Regional High School
Newton · Public high · Grades 7–12
733 students · 7.1 km away
Marian E. McKeown Elementary School
Newton · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
322 students · 7.3 km away
Green Hills School
Greendell · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
414 students · 7.7 km away
Mohawk Avenue School
Sparta · Public elementary · Grades 3–3
236 students · 9.6 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in New Jersey with a comparable Enrollment.
Wilbur Watts Intermediate School
Burlington · Public elementary · Grades 3–6
483 students
Robert B Jaggard School
Marlton · Public elementary · Grades K–5
483 students
Ramtown Elementary School
Howell · Public elementary · Grades K–5
483 students
Ocean Road Elementary School
Point Pleasant · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
483 students
Demarest Elementary School
Bloomfield · Public elementary · Grades K–6
482 students
Shongum School
Randolph · Public elementary · Grades K–5
482 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Merriam Avenue School a good school?
Merriam Avenue School has a Success Index (US) of 58.7 out of 100 (Top 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #913 of 1,479 in New Jersey. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Merriam Avenue School rank in New Jersey?
Merriam Avenue School ranks #913 of 1,479 elementary schools in New Jersey and #19071 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Merriam Avenue School?
Merriam Avenue School had 483 students in 2025.
Is Merriam Avenue School a elementary school or a high school?
Merriam Avenue School is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–4. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Merriam Avenue School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Merriam Avenue School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.