Stony Brook School

136 Cedar Grove Road
Somerville, NJ 08876
(School attendance zone shown in map)
9/
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Top 20%
Serving 310 students in grades 4-5, Stony Brook School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 66% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 68% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 63% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: 4-5
  • Enrollment: 310 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 39%
  • : Top 20% in NJ
  • : 66% (Top 20%)
  • : 68% (Top 20%)
  • : 30-34% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Stony Brook School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:

Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency

School Overview

Stony Brook School's student population of 310 students has grown by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 39 teachers has grown by 18% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 4-5
(No virtual instruction)
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Total Students
310 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
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School Calendar
Last Day of School
Mon. Jun 15, 2026

School Rankings

Stony Brook School ranks within the top 20% of all 2,184 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Stony Brook School is 0.59, 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)
#374 out of 2184 schools
(Top 20%)
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66%
38%
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68%
49%
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30-34%
23%
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Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
11:1
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Asian
16%
11%
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Hispanic
13%
35%
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Black
4%
14%
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White
61%
37%
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Two or more races
6%
3%
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All Ethnic Groups
0.59
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(22-23)
4.8%
16.7%
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
8%
38%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
5%
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School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Stony Brook School's ranking?
Stony Brook School is ranked #374 out of 2,184 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are Stony Brook School often compared to?
Stony Brook Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Branchburg Central Middle School, Whiton Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
66% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% NJ state average), while 68% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
How many students attend Stony Brook School?
310 students attend Stony Brook School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of Stony Brook School students are White, 16% of students are Asian, 13% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Stony Brook School?
Stony Brook School has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Stony Brook School offer ?
Stony Brook School offers enrollment in grades 4-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Stony Brook School part of?
Stony Brook School is part of Branchburg Township School District.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: 4-5
  • Enrollment: 310 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 39%
  • : Top 20%
  • : 66% (Top 20%)
  • : 68% (Top 20%)
  • : 30-34% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

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