Mary Bray Elementary School

225 West Kings Highway
Mount Ephraim, NJ 08059
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 280 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Mary Bray 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 15-19% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 26%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 280 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 19%
  • : Bottom 50% in NJ
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • : 35-39% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

School Overview

Mary Bray Elementary School's student population of 280 students has grown by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has grown by 35% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
280 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
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School Rankings

Mary Bray 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 Mary Bray Elementary School is 0.33, 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.
This School
State Level (NJ)
#1460 out of 2183 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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15-19%
26%
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35-39%
47%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
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American Indian
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n/a
Asian
1%
10%
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Hispanic
10%
32%
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Black
5%
15%
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White
81%
40%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
3%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.33
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
19%
30%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
4%
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School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Mary Bray Elementary School's ranking?
Mary Bray Elementary School is ranked #1460 out of 2,183 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are Mary Bray Elementary School often compared to?
Mary Bray Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like J. Mason Tomlin Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 26% NJ state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NJ state average).
How many students attend Mary Bray Elementary School?
280 students attend Mary Bray Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of Mary Bray Elementary School students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mary Bray Elementary School?
Mary Bray Elementary School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Mary Bray Elementary School offer ?
Mary Bray Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Mary Bray Elementary School part of?
Mary Bray Elementary School is part of MT. Ephraim School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 280 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 19%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • : 35-39% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

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