Robert L. Craig School

20 West Park Street
Moonachie, NJ 07074
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 30%
Serving 357 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Robert L. Craig School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 62% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 61% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 357 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 70%
  • : Top 30% in NJ
  • : 50% (Top 50%)
  • : 62% (Top 30%)
  • : 20-24% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Robert L. Craig School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:

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School Overview

Robert L. Craig School's student population of 357 students has grown by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has grown by 16% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
357 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
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School Rankings

Robert L. Craig School ranks within the top 30% of all 2,201 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Robert L. Craig 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.
This School
State Level (NJ)
#653 out of 2201 schools
(Top 30%)
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50%
36%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Robert L. Craig 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.
62%
49%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Robert L. Craig 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.
20-24%
23%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Robert L. Craig 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
10:1
11:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
12%
10%
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Hispanic
55%
33%
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Black
n/a
15%
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White
30%
39%
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Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in New Jersey.
0.60
This chart displays the diversity score of Robert L. Craig 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
35%
31%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
19%
5%
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School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Robert L. Craig School's ranking?
Robert L. Craig School is ranked #653 out of 2,201 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are Robert L. Craig School often compared to?
Robert L. Craig Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Memorial Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% NJ state average), while 62% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
How many students attend Robert L. Craig School?
357 students attend Robert L. Craig School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of Robert L. Craig School students are Hispanic, 30% of students are White, 12% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Robert L. Craig School?
Robert L. Craig School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Robert L. Craig School offer ?
Robert L. Craig School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Robert L. Craig School part of?
Robert L. Craig School is part of Moonachie School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 357 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 70%
  • : Top 30%
  • : 50% (Top 50%)
  • : 62% (Top 30%)
  • : 20-24% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

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