Serving 207 students in grades Prekindergarten-3, Thurgood Marshall 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 ≤10% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 26%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤10% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 6:1 is lower than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-3
- Enrollment: 207 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 6:1
- Minority Enrollment: 96%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NJ
- Math Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Thurgood Marshall Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Thurgood Marshall Elementary School's student population of 207 students has declined by 43% over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has declined by 18% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-3
Total Students
207 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Thurgood Marshall 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 Thurgood Marshall Elementary School is 0.53, 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
#1995 out of 2183 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
26%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
6:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
10%
Hispanic
41%
32%
Black
55%
15%
White
4%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
50%
30%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
2%
5%
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 Thurgood Marshall Elementary School's ranking?
Thurgood Marshall Elementary School is ranked #1995 out of 2,183 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 26% NJ state average), while ≤10% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NJ state average).
How many students attend Thurgood Marshall Elementary School?
207 students attend Thurgood Marshall Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of Thurgood Marshall Elementary School students are Black, 41% of students are Hispanic, and 4% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Thurgood Marshall Elementary School?
Thurgood Marshall Elementary School has a student ration of 6:1, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Thurgood Marshall Elementary School offer ?
Thurgood Marshall Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-3
What school district is Thurgood Marshall Elementary School part of?
Thurgood Marshall Elementary School is part of Asbury Park School District.
School Reviews
5 1/25/2011
Quality of academic program is excellent!
extracurricular activites are available to students.
Facilities are good, even though the Obama school needs a new face.
Parent involvment is poor. Parents need to get involved with students school work supporting them at home in their academics. They need to question teachers more or ask teachers for help with their child's education.
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