Knollwood School

Summary:

Knollwood School is a highly-rated public middle school located in Fair Haven, New Jersey, serving 510 students in grades 4-8. It is part of the Little Silver Boro School District, which is ranked 11th out of 615 districts in the state and has a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Knollwood School consistently ranks among the top middle schools in New Jersey, with students demonstrating exceptional academic achievement. The school's proficiency rates are significantly higher than state averages across all grade levels and subject areas, including English Language Arts, Mathematics, Algebra I, and Science. However, the school has a predominantly white student population, in contrast to many nearby schools that have more diverse student bodies. Knollwood School also maintains relatively low chronic absenteeism rates and has an extremely low percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a high socioeconomic status of the student population.

Compared to surrounding schools, Knollwood School has a very favorable student-teacher ratio, ranging from 7.9 to 9.2 over the past few years. This suggests smaller class sizes and more individualized attention for students, which may be a key factor in the school's high academic performance. While Knollwood School's exceptional academic achievements are commendable, the lack of racial diversity and socioeconomic homogeneity within the student population are areas that the district may want to examine and address to ensure equitable access and opportunities for all students.


Detail:

Public 4-8

 224 Hance Road
       Fair Haven, NJ  07704-3198


(732) 747-0320

District: Fair Haven School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
10th of 748 New Jersey Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $10,199 Help


Students who attend Knollwood School usually attend:

High:    Rumson-Fair Haven Regional High School

Feeder schools for Knollwood School:

Elementary:    Viola L Sickles School

Student/teacher ratio:  7.9 Help
Number of students:  510

Racial breakdown:

White:
95.3%
Hispanic:
2.5%
Two or more races:
1.0%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  0.6% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Knollwood School ranks better than 98.7% of middle schools in New Jersey. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 95.38. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (95.3%), Hispanic (2.5%), two or more races (1%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 0.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Knollwood School is 7.9. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Knollwood School is $10,199.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Knollwood School:

SchoolDigger ranks Knollwood School 10th of 748 New Jersey public middle schools. (See Knollwood School in the ranking list.)

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Fair Haven School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Fair Haven School District 11th of 615 New Jersey school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Knollwood School

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Rank History for all students at Knollwood School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 86.81 34th 574 94.1%
2004 85.81 44th 588 92.5%
2005 81.23 99th 599 83.5%
2006 78.90 131st 615 78.7%
2007 87.29 8th 631 98.7%
2008 87.15 24th 640 96.3%
2009 85.11 47th 664 92.9%
2010 86.30 45th 677 93.4%
2011 84.44 69th 684 89.9%
2012 85.53 58th 677 91.4%
2013 84.52 71st 704 89.9%
2014 85.73 56th 717 92.2%
2015 74.28 144th 713 79.8%
2016 72.86 166th 713 76.7%
2017 86.29 63rd 712 91.2%
2018 90.19 22nd 716 96.9%
2019 93.58 11th 745 98.5%
2021 94.76 22nd 652 96.6%
2022 94.61 16th 745 97.9%
2023 95.38 10th 748 98.7%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Knollwood School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 92.15 18th 471 96.2%
2019 98.78 4th 492 99.2%
2021 86.38 20th 401 95.0%
2022 96.03 7th 535 98.7%
2023 98.80 1st 505 99.8%
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Rank History for Female students at Knollwood School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 90.23 31st 680 95.4%
2019 94.71 9th 703 98.7%
2021 91.37 32nd 625 94.9%
2022 96.03 13th 726 98.2%
2023 96.26 11th 720 98.5%
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Rank History for Male students at Knollwood School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 94.40 23rd 675 96.6%
2019 95.05 22nd 697 96.8%
2021 95.21 15th 635 97.6%
2022 96.07 20th 730 97.3%
2023 95.46 18th 718 97.5%
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Rank History for White students at Knollwood School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 91.95 18th 497 96.4%
2019 93.93 11th 504 97.8%
2021 91.53 16th 435 96.3%
2022 93.57 21st 512 95.9%
2023 94.21 12th 509 97.6%
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Data source: test scores: New Jersey Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Enrollment information for Knollwood School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 280 25 6 2 0 n/a n/a 0 313
1989 291 21 7 2 0 n/a n/a 0 321
1990 273 19 3 2 0 n/a n/a 0 297
1991 268 24 4 0 0 n/a n/a 0 296
1992 311 26 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 340
1993 339 22 3 4 0 n/a n/a 0 368
1994 368 16 3 1 0 n/a n/a 0 388
1995 441 18 4 1 0 n/a n/a 0 464
1996 441 18 4 1 0 n/a n/a 0 464
1998 456 15 8 10 0 n/a n/a 0 489
1999 474 13 8 15 0 n/a n/a 0 510
2000 492 14 5 13 0 n/a n/a 0 524
2001 489 15 6 15 0 n/a n/a 0 525
2002 520 19 9 9 0 n/a n/a 0 557
2003 520 19 9 9 0 n/a n/a 0 557
2004 529 23 10 8 0 n/a n/a 0 570
2005 526 22 10 8 0 n/a n/a 0 566
2006 538 26 10 2 0 n/a n/a 0 576
2007 507 22 10 2 1 n/a n/a 0 542
2008 510 27 10 2 1 n/a n/a 0 550
2009 512 17 9 4 0 0 0 0 542
2010 521 14 6 10 0 2 6 0 559
2011 524 15 6 8 0 0 4 0 557
2012 449 9 4 7 0 0 0 0 469
2013 561 9 11 8 0 0 2 0 591
2014 572 7 13 12 0 0 4 0 608
2015 552 7 10 14 1 0 8 0 592
2016 544 7 10 15 1 0 9 0 586
2017 555 3 12 14 1 0 8 0 593
2018 548 2 7 15 1 0 11 0 584
2019 545 1 3 4 1 1 9 0 564
2020 555 0 5 10 0 0 7 0 577
2021 525 0 3 16 0 0 11 0 555
2022 517 0 3 13 0 1 5 2 541
2023 486 0 3 13 0 1 5 2 510

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Knollwood School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 313 22.0 14.2 n/a
1989 321 23.0 13.9 n/a
1990 297 24.0 12.3 1.7
1991 296 20.0 14.8 1.7
1992 340 24.0 14.1 3.2
1993 368 26.6 13.8 1.6
1994 388 27.1 14.3 2.1
1995 464 31.2 14.9 1.9
1996 464 31.2 14.9 1.9
1998 489 33.1 14.8 1.4
1999 510 36.4 14.0 2.4
2000 524 38.0 13.8 1.9
2001 525 38.2 13.7 2.1
2002 557 44.7 12.5 0.9
2003 557 44.7 12.5 0.9
2004 570 45.0 12.7 1.1
2005 566 45.6 12.4 n/a
2006 576 43.2 13.3 2.1
2007 542 38.0 14.3 1.5
2008 550 38.0 14.5 1.6
2009 542 42.4 9.8 0.9
2010 559 38.0 14.7 0.9
2011 557 37.0 15.0 1.4
2012 469 43.8 10.6 0.6
2013 591 44.5 13.2 0.5
2014 608 47.1 12.8 0.8
2015 592 48.0 12.3 0.5
2016 586 53.0 11.0 1.4
2017 593 51.5 11.5 0.5
2018 584 54.0 10.8 0.5
2019 564 55.2 10.2 0.5
2020 577 56.8 10.1 1
2021 555 60.1 9.2 0.9
2022 541 61.6 8.7 0.6
2023 510 64.0 7.9 0.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Knollwood School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 313 22.0 14.2 n/a
1989 321 23.0 13.9 n/a
1990 297 24.0 12.3 1.7
1991 296 20.0 14.8 1.7
1992 340 24.0 14.1 3.2
1993 368 26.6 13.8 1.6
1994 388 27.1 14.3 2.1
1995 464 31.2 14.9 1.9
1996 464 31.2 14.9 1.9
1998 489 33.1 14.8 1.4
1999 510 36.4 14.0 2.4
2000 524 38.0 13.8 1.9
2001 525 38.2 13.7 2.1
2002 557 44.7 12.5 0.9
2003 557 44.7 12.5 0.9
2004 570 45.0 12.7 1.1
2005 566 45.6 12.4 n/a
2006 576 43.2 13.3 2.1
2007 542 38.0 14.3 1.5
2008 550 38.0 14.5 1.6
2009 542 42.4 9.8 0.9
2010 559 38.0 14.7 0.9
2011 557 37.0 15.0 1.4
2012 469 43.8 10.6 0.6
2013 591 44.5 13.2 0.5
2014 608 47.1 12.8 0.8
2015 592 48.0 12.3 0.5
2016 586 53.0 11.0 1.4
2017 593 51.5 11.5 0.5
2018 584 54.0 10.8 0.5
2019 564 55.2 10.2 0.5
2020 577 56.8 10.1 1
2021 555 60.1 9.2 0.9
2022 541 61.6 8.7 0.6
2023 510 64.0 7.9 0.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Knollwood School

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $10,199

Data source: New Jersey Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 11th of 745 Middle schoolsRanks 10th of 748 Middle schools
 0.1%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
4th Grade English Language Arts (Knollwood School)79.575.6
 3.9%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Fair Haven School District)79.575.6
 3.9%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (New Jersey)57.451.3
 6.1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Knollwood School)87.580
 7.5%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Fair Haven School District)87.580
 7.5%
   4th Grade Mathematics (New Jersey)5144.3
 6.7%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Knollwood School)81.982
 0.1%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Fair Haven School District)81.982
 0.1%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (New Jersey)57.953.2
 4.7%
5th Grade Mathematics (Knollwood School)80.269.8
 10.4%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Fair Haven School District)80.269.8
 10.4%
   5th Grade Mathematics (New Jersey)46.840.1
 6.7%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Knollwood School)8881.6
 6.4%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Fair Haven School District)8881.6
 6.4%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (New Jersey)56.149
 7.1%
6th Grade Mathematics (Knollwood School)84.579.5
 5%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Fair Haven School District)84.579.5
 5%
   6th Grade Mathematics (New Jersey)40.634.3
 6.3%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Knollwood School)95.388.2
 7.1%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Fair Haven School District)95.388.2
 7.1%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (New Jersey)62.855.7
 7.1%
7th Grade Mathematics (Knollwood School)88.773.3
 15.4%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Fair Haven School District)88.773.3
 15.4%
   7th Grade Mathematics (New Jersey)42.133.8
 8.3%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Knollwood School)90.597.3
 6.8%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Fair Haven School District)90.597.3
 6.8%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (New Jersey)62.955.3
 7.6%
8th Grade Mathematics (Knollwood School)6050
 10%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Fair Haven School District)6050
 10%
   8th Grade Mathematics (New Jersey)29.317.8
 11.5%
8th Grade Algebra I (Knollwood School)10098.7
 1.3%
   8th Grade Algebra I (Fair Haven School District)10098.7
 1.3%
   8th Grade Algebra I (New Jersey)75.166
 9.1%
End of Course Algebra I (Knollwood School)10098.7
 1.3%
   End of Course Algebra I (Fair Haven School District)10098.7
 1.3%
   End of Course Algebra I (New Jersey)43.335.1
 8.2%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students564510
 9.6%
African American10
 100%
American Indian10
 100%
Asian33
Hispanic413
 225%
Pacific Islander11
White545486
 10.8%
Two or More Races95
 44.4%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients0.5%0.6%
 0.1%


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Yes! Knollwood School is one of the best middle schools in the state. It ranks 10th of 748 New Jersey middle schools.

In the 2022-23 school year, 510 students attended Knollwood School.

Students at Knollwood School are 95% White, 3% Hispanic.


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