Serving 239 students in grades 3-5, Mac Farland Intermediate ranks in the top 50% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 31% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 26%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 3-5
- Enrollment: 239 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 36%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in NJ
- Math Proficiency: 31% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Mac Farland Intermediate ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Mac Farland Intermediate's student population of 239 students has declined by 18% over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has declined by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 3-5
Total Students
239 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Mac Farland Intermediate ranks within the top 50% of all 2,183 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mac Farland Intermediate is 0.55, 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
#890 out of 2183 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
26%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
9%
10%
Hispanic
11%
32%
Black
16%
15%
White
64%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
15%
30%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
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 Mac Farland Intermediate's ranking?
Mac Farland Intermediate is ranked #890 out of 2,183 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
31% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 26% NJ state average), while 50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NJ state average).
How many students attend Mac Farland Intermediate?
239 students attend Mac Farland Intermediate.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of Mac Farland Intermediate students are White, 16% of students are Black, 11% of students are Hispanic, and 9% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mac Farland Intermediate?
Mac Farland Intermediate has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Mac Farland Intermediate offer ?
Mac Farland Intermediate offers enrollment in grades 3-5
What school district is Mac Farland Intermediate part of?
Mac Farland Intermediate is part of Bordentown Regional School District.
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