Serving 192 students in grades Prekindergarten-2, John C. Milanesi Elementary School ranks in the bottom 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 30-39% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-49% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 53%).
The student-teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 192 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 43%
- Math Proficiency: 30-39%
- Reading Proficiency: 40-49%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
John C. Milanesi Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
John C. Milanesi Elementary School's student population of 192 students has declined by 25% over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
192 students
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
School Motto
Honoring Tradition Inspiring Futures
School Rankings
The diversity score of John C. Milanesi Elementary School is 0.60, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)30-39%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)40-49%
53%
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
11:1
Asian
5%
11%
Hispanic
27%
35%
Black
8%
14%
White
57%
37%
Two or more races
3%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
46%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
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?
30-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% NJ state average), while 40-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% NJ state average).
How many students attend John C. Milanesi Elementary School?
192 students attend John C. Milanesi Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of John C. Milanesi Elementary School students are White, 27% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Black, 5% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of John C. Milanesi Elementary School?
John C. Milanesi Elementary School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does John C. Milanesi Elementary School offer ?
John C. Milanesi Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is John C. Milanesi Elementary School part of?
John C. Milanesi Elementary School is part of Buena Regional School District.
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