Ralph S Maugham School

111 Magnolia Avenue
Tenafly, NJ 07670
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Top 10%
Serving 363 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Ralph S Maugham School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 67% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 26%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 64% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 363 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 49%
  • : Top 10% in NJ
  • : 67% (Top 5%)
  • : 64% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Ralph S Maugham School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:

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School Overview

Ralph S Maugham School's student population of 363 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
363 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
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School Rankings

Ralph S Maugham School ranks within the top 10% of all 2,183 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ralph S Maugham School is 0.64, 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)
#174 out of 2183 schools
(Top 10%)
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67%
26%
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64%
47%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
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American Indian
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Asian
30%
10%
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Hispanic
11%
32%
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Black
1%
15%
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White
51%
40%
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Hawaiian
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Two or more races
7%
3%
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0.64
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Eligible for Free Lunch
4%
30%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
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School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Ralph S Maugham School's ranking?
Ralph S Maugham School is ranked #174 out of 2,183 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are Ralph S Maugham School often compared to?
Ralph S Maugham Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Walter Stillman School, Malcolm S Mackay School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
67% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 26% NJ state average), while 64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NJ state average).
How many students attend Ralph S Maugham School?
363 students attend Ralph S Maugham School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of Ralph S Maugham School students are White, 30% of students are Asian, 11% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ralph S Maugham School?
Ralph S Maugham School has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Ralph S Maugham School offer ?
Ralph S Maugham School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Ralph S Maugham School part of?
Ralph S Maugham School is part of Tenafly Public School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 363 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 49%
  • : Top 10%
  • : 67% (Top 5%)
  • : 64% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

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