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Joyce Kilmer School

21 West Church Street
Milltown, NJ 08850
(School attendance zone shown in map)
6/
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Top 50%
Serving 449 students in grades 4-8, Joyce Kilmer School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 53% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 61% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 4-8
  • Enrollment: 449 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 31%
  • : Top 50% in NJ
  • : 35% (Btm 50%)
  • : 53% (Top 50%)
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Joyce Kilmer School's student population of 449 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 41 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 4-8
Total Students
449 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
41 teachers
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
Joyce Kilmer School ranks within the top 50% of all 2,201 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Joyce Kilmer School is 0.48, 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)
#1055 out of 2201 schools
(Top 50%)
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35%
36%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Joyce Kilmer School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
53%
49%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Joyce Kilmer School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of New Jersey by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
10-14%
23%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Joyce Kilmer School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
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American Indian
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n/a
Asian
3%
10%
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Hispanic
21%
33%
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Black
4%
15%
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White
69%
39%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
3%
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All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Joyce Kilmer School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in New Jersey.
0.48
This chart displays the diversity score of Joyce Kilmer School and the public school average diversity score of New Jersey by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
12%
31%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Joyce Kilmer School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Joyce Kilmer School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is Joyce Kilmer School's ranking?
Joyce Kilmer School is ranked #1055 out of 2,201 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% NJ state average), while 53% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
How many students attend Joyce Kilmer School?
449 students attend Joyce Kilmer School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of Joyce Kilmer School students are White, 21% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Black, 3% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Joyce Kilmer School?
Joyce Kilmer School has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Joyce Kilmer School offer ?
Joyce Kilmer School offers enrollment in grades 4-8
What school district is Joyce Kilmer School part of?
Joyce Kilmer School is part of Milltown School District.

School Reviews
5   7/9/2012
Nice facilities, the teachers put a lot of effort into keeping their classrooms cute and tidy. Lots of classroom ideas which can be shared at www.myclassroomideas.com Cute bulletin board displays, door decorations, and student art displays.
- Posted by Parent - mstov

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 4-8
  • Enrollment: 449 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 31%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 35% (Btm 50%)
  • : 53% (Top 50%)
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

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