Fredon Township School, Newton NJ

Original Research by School Decision on Fredon Township School

Fredon Township School is a small, regular public school serving pre-kindergarten through sixth grade in Sussex County. Its address places it along Route 94 near the borough of Newton, the county seat and a compact historic town that functions as the governmental and commercial hub for the surrounding rural area. The school itself is the sole building in the Fredon Township School District, which means every elementary-age child in the township attends here before moving on to a separate middle and high school elsewhere.

The student body is small and lacks the economic diversity many schools in the region show. A very low share of students qualify for free or reduced-price meals, and the population is predominantly white, with a modest Hispanic presence and very small shares of other racial groups. Class sizes are small, which is typical for a rural elementary school of this size.

Academically, the school performs solidly on state assessments, particularly in English language arts in the upper elementary grades. Results vary by subject and grade level. In math, recent testing shows that roughly half or more of students met the state's proficiency benchmark in third and sixth grades, while fourth and fifth grade results were lower, with around two in five students proficient. In ELA, a very high share of sixth graders scored proficient, while results in third and fourth grades were more moderate. Fifth graders also showed a strong majority proficient in ELA. Science testing, which is administered in fifth grade, shows a lower rate of proficiency. A parent with a child who struggles in science may want to ask the school how it supports that subject area.

The overall proficiency picture, when averaged across all tested subjects and grades, places Fredon Township School in the top quartile among districts in Sussex County. That is a strong position, especially given the school's small size. The school offers no high school grades, so there is no graduation rate to report. Data on chronic absenteeism and discipline were not available, so a parent should inquire about those directly.

The housing market in the area has seen home values that are moderately above the national benchmark, with a mix of single-family homes and some rentals. The broader Sussex County market shows a relatively low inventory, with median listing prices rising over the past year. Families moving to Fredon Township will find a rural setting with good access to Newton's downtown amenities, including the Newton Theatre, county government offices, and the community college.

The district brief turned up no recent major changes or initiatives to note. The school itself operates as a straightforward neighborhood elementary school, without special designations like magnet or Title I status. For families who value a small, community-centered elementary experience with solid academic performance, especially in literacy, and who are comfortable arranging middle and high school enrollment in a neighboring district, Fredon Township School fits that profile. Those looking for more data on student support services, enrichment programs, or secondary school outcomes will need to look to the receiving district.

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Academic performance

How students perform on state tests, by grade, set against the district.

Math

Grade 352%

School 52% · District 52%

▲ 2 pts above state median · ▲ 7 pts above county median

Grade 441%

School 41% · District 41%

▼ 5 pts below state median · ▼ 5 pts below county median

Grade 538%

School 38% · District 38%

▼ 5 pts below state median · ▼ 1 pts below county median

Grade 652%

School 52% · District 52%

▲ 19 pts above state median · ▲ 13 pts above county median

English language arts

Grade 352%

School 52% · District 52%

▲ 7 pts above state median · ▲ 6 pts above county median

Grade 441%

School 41% · District 41%

▼ 14 pts below state median · ▼ 13 pts below county median

Grade 565%

School 65% · District 65%

▲ 11 pts above state median · ▲ 9 pts above county median

Grade 695%

School 95% · District 95%

▲ 41 pts above state median · ▲ 35 pts above county median

Science

Grade 532%

School 32% · District 32%

▲ 5 pts above state median · ▲ 4 pts above county median

This schoolFredon Township School District, same grade

Graduation rate (ACGR) reflects the federally published Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate for the most recent year available. We refresh this data annually at the close of each academic year in June. The federal source publishes a banded rate (for example, "90-94%") instead of an exact number for cohorts small enough to risk identifying individual students. The state distribution chart, where shown, plots every school in the state with a published rate or band; schools whose rate is federally suppressed are excluded. Where the federal source publishes a band rather than an exact rate, the school is placed within its band using a stable, ID-derived offset, so its position is consistent across visits.