Best High Schools in Overlook, Summit, NJ

High schools
2
Students
1,820
Avg actual
52%
Avg projected
44%
Impact
exceed expectations

The top high schools in Overlook, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Summit High School

A

SchoolGrade

68%

Actual Test Scores

51%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Summit Public School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1161 Students

2. Jonathan Dayton High School

C+

SchoolGrade

35%

Actual Test Scores

38%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Springfield Public School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 659 Students

Best Middle Schools in Overlook, Summit, NJ

Middle schools
2
Students
1,460
Avg actual
57%
Avg projected
43%
Impact
exceed expectations

The top middle schools in Overlook, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Lawton C. Johnson Summit Middle School

A

SchoolGrade

65%

Actual Test Scores

47%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Summit Public School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 942 Students

2. Florence M. Gaudineer Middle School

B

SchoolGrade

49%

Actual Test Scores

39%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Springfield Public School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 518 Students

Best Elementary Schools in Overlook, Summit, NJ

Elementary schools
8
Students
2,131
Avg actual
66%
Avg projected
47%
Impact
greatly exceed expectations

The top elementary schools in Overlook, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Lincoln-hubbard Elementary School

A+

SchoolGrade

80%

Actual Test Scores

59%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Summit Public School District • Public • Grades 1 - 5 • 328 Students

2. Brayton Elementary School

A

SchoolGrade

71%

Actual Test Scores

47%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Summit Public School District • Public • Grades 1 - 5 • 304 Students

3. Edward V. Walton Primary School

A-

SchoolGrade

61%

Actual Test Scores

42%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Springfield Public School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 3 • 551 Students

4. Jefferson Elementary School

B+

SchoolGrade

60%

Actual Test Scores

34%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Summit Public School District • Public • Grades 1 - 5 • 215 Students

5. Thelma L. Sandmeier Elementary School

B

SchoolGrade

55%

Actual Test Scores

41%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Springfield Public School District • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 245 Students

6. Cpc Weekday Nursery School & Kindergarten

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

67%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:N/A

Cpc Weekday Nursery School & Kindergarten • Private • Grades Pre K - KG • 143 Students

7. Primary Center At Wilson

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

49%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:N/A

Summit Public School District • Public • Grades Pre K - KG • 202 Students

8. Primary Center At Jefferson

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

40%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:N/A

Summit Public School District • Public • Grades Pre K - KG • 143 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in Overlook, Summit, NJ

Neighborhood-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.

Community Factors

Overlook, Summit, NJ has a total population of 6,927 with 25% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 93%, and 64% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in Overlook, Summit, NJ

5,411

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

93%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

64%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Overlook, Summit, NJ.

Safety

Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.

Overall Crime Grade

A

17.53 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

A+

1.88 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

B+

15.66 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Overlook, Summit, NJ.

Connectivity

Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Overlook, Summit, NJ.

ISP Report Card

B

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

2,000 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

87 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit Overlook, Summit, NJ Internet Health Assessment.

Questions About Schools in Overlook, Summit, NJ

How many schools are in Overlook, Summit, NJ?

Overlook, Summit, NJ has 12 public schools: 2 high schools, 2 middle schools and 8 elementary schools, serving 5,411 students in total.

How do schools in Overlook perform on state tests?

On average, 12 schools in Overlook score 61% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 46%, so on average schools in Overlook greatly exceed expectations.

How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Overlook?

Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.

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