Seth Boyden Elementary Demonstration School
MAPLEWOOD, NJ · South Orange-Maplewood School District
Regular public school · Grades K-5 · Suburb, large
577th of 1,324 New Jersey elementary schools statewide · better than 56%▲ Improving
274 BOYDEN AVE, MAPLEWOOD, NJ 07040
(973)378-5209NCES ID 341533002440Directory 2023–24
SchoolRow ranks Seth Boyden Elementary Demonstration School 577th of 1,324 New Jersey elementary schools for 2024–25, based on NJ School Performance Reports 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 56% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 42th in 2019 to 56th in 2025 — improving.
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, NJ School Performance Reports 2024–25 · 201 students tested
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 392 students (2023–24, NCES) — history since 1988, with comparable seven-category changes from 2010
| Group | Trend | 2010 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 54.6% | 39.0% | ▼ 15.6 pts | |
| White | 34.9% | 37.8% | ▲ 2.9 pts | |
| Hispanic | 5.1% | 12.2% | ▲ 7.1 pts | |
| Two or more races | 2.6% | 8.4% | ▲ 5.8 pts | |
| Asian | 2.6% | 1.3% | ▼ 1.3 pts | |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.8% | ▲ 0.8 pts | |
| American Indian | 0.2% | 0.5% | ▲ 0.3 pts |
NCES history for this school begins in 1988. Race categories changed by 2010: earlier data combines Asian and Pacific Islander students and does not consistently identify multiracial students. The chart retains that history, while the change table uses 2010 onward.
Typical home value $981K in zip 07040 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank · ▲▼ = points better or worse than Seth Boyden Elementary Demonstration School
- #1218Florence Avenue Elementary SchoolIrvington Public School District · 0.6 mi away1,218th of 1,324
ELA 20% ▼39 · Math 20% ▼27Compare - #1116Chancellor Avenue Elementary SchoolIrvington Public School District · 0.6 mi away1,116th of 1,324
ELA 30% ▼29 · Math 23% ▼24Compare - #424Clinton Elementary SchoolSouth Orange-Maplewood School District · 0.9 mi away424th of 1,324
ELA 65% ▲6 · Math 56% ▲9Compare - #121Tuscan Elementary SchoolSouth Orange-Maplewood School District · 1 mi away121st of 1,324
ELA 79% ▲20 · Math 75% ▲28Compare - #1029Franklin ElementaryTownship of Union School District · 1.1 mi away1,029th of 1,324
ELA 36% ▼23 · Math 28% ▼19Compare - #1210Mt. Vernon Avenue Elementary SchoolIrvington Public School District · 1.1 mi away1,210th of 1,324
ELA 23% ▼36 · Math 18% ▼29Compare - #1007Mt Vernon Place SchoolNewark Public School District · 1.2 mi away1,007th of 1,324
ELA 39% ▼20 · Math 26% ▼21Compare - #916Ivy Hill Elementary SchoolNewark Public School District · 1.4 mi away916th of 1,324
ELA 52% ▼7 · Math 24% ▼23Compare
What school district is Seth Boyden Elementary Demonstration School in?
Seth Boyden Elementary Demonstration School is part of the South Orange-Maplewood School District district in MAPLEWOOD, New Jersey.
Is Seth Boyden Elementary Demonstration School a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Seth Boyden Elementary Demonstration School 577th of 1,324 New Jersey elementary schools (better than 56% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (NJ School Performance Reports 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Seth Boyden Elementary Demonstration School?
Black 39%, White 38%, Hispanic 12%, Two or more races 8% (392 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Seth Boyden Elementary Demonstration School cost?
The typical home value in zip code 07040 is $981K as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (NJ School Performance Reports 2024–25, low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.