Joyce Kilmer Elementary School

Joyce Kilmer Elementary School

Public Elementary, Middle School | Grade 4-8
21 W Church St,  Milltown, NJ
Milltown School District
3.9
443 Students
B-
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Mr. William Veit
Student Teacher Ratio
10:1
Math Proficiency
35%
Reading Proficiency
53%

Niche Grade

B
Academics
B+
Teachers
Source: Niche
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Reading Proficiency
53%
Math Proficiency
35%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
10:1
Teachers
44
Full Time Teachers
44
Teachers in First or Second Year
9.9%

GreatSchools Rating

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GreatSchools Rating
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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
297:1

Student Diversity

Male
50.6%
Female
49.4%
White
68.8%
Hispanic
21.4%
Black
4.2%
Asian or Pacific Islander
2.9%
Two or more races
2.4%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

GreatSchools Reviews
3.9 7 Reviews
5.0 parent
8/18/2023
The teachers are engaging, The peers are friendly and considerate. I love that teachers are all very caring and their teaching is fun! Most of the teachers are interpersonal with our kids and I love that they listens to them. Overall environment in Joyce Kilmer is friendly and caring.
4.0 parent
7/21/2013
Both of my children graduated from JK. One is a corporate attorney and the other is doing graduate work under a full fellowship. I think Milltown schools are doing a very good job educating our children.
3.0 parent
5/19/2011
Joyce Kilmer is just average. There is no push for academic excellence. Teachers dress like average joes on the street, no professional dress - even jeans and flip-flop/sandals are allowed. That is distracting and disconcerting to students - seeing your teachers toes? This contributes to the student...
5.0 parent
4/17/2011
My son & daughter graduated from there, Exellent schools in milltown N.J. E. Brunswick schools aren't so good...I wish I went to them

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Joyce Kilmer Elementary School is a public school for students in grades 4-8 in Milltown, NJ, in the Milltown neighborhood, and is served by the Milltown School District in New Jersey. The school has a total enrollment of 443 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 10:1. Academic records show that 35% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 53% are proficient in reading. Joyce Kilmer Elementary School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B- and a GreatSchools Rating of 4 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $595,963. Discover additional schools in the area, like North Brunswick Twp High School, Adult High School, East Brunswick High School, and more. Learn more about what Milltown has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Joyce Kilmer Elementary School.

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