Serving 192 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Edgarton Memorial Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 60-64% (which was lower than the New Jersey state average of 75%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 50-54% (which was lower than the New Jersey state average of 69%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 was higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment was 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the New Jersey state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
192 students
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)60-64%
75%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)50-54%
69%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
10%
Hispanic
24%
32%
Black
6%
15%
White
68%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
34%
30%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
17%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2012-2013 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 75% NJ state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% NJ state average).
How many students attend Edgarton Memorial Elementary School?
192 students attend Edgarton Memorial Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of Edgarton Memorial Elementary School students are White, 24% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Edgarton Memorial Elementary School?
Edgarton Memorial Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Edgarton Memorial Elementary School offer ?
Edgarton Memorial Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Edgarton Memorial Elementary School part of?
Edgarton Memorial Elementary School is part of Buena Regional School District.
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