Serving 345 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Midtown Community 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 is ≤5% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 26%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 345 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Minority Enrollment: 97%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NJ
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Midtown Community Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
School Overview
Midtown Community Elementary School's student population of 345 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 42 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
345 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
42 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Midtown Community Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,183 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Midtown Community Elementary School is 0.59, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2011 out of 2183 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
26%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
10%
Hispanic
52%
32%
Black
38%
15%
White
3%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
56%
30%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Midtown Community Elementary School's ranking?
Midtown Community Elementary School is ranked #2011 out of 2,183 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are Midtown Community Elementary School often compared to?
Midtown Community Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Bradley Beach Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 26% NJ state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NJ state average).
How many students attend Midtown Community Elementary School?
345 students attend Midtown Community Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of Midtown Community Elementary School students are Hispanic, 38% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are White, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Midtown Community Elementary School?
Midtown Community Elementary School has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Midtown Community Elementary School offer ?
Midtown Community Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Midtown Community Elementary School part of?
Midtown Community Elementary School is part of Neptune Township School District.
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