Aldrich Elementary School
Aldrich Elementary School serves 378 students in grades 3-5.
Aldrich Elementary School placed 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%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 34% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 26%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 49% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 47%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 59% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023)
- Grades: 3-5
- Enrollment: 378 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 31%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in NJ
- Math Proficiency: 34% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 49% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
School Overview
Aldrich Elementary School's student population of 378 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 3-5
Total Students
378 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Aldrich Elementary School is ranked within the top 50% of all 2,183 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Aldrich Elementary School is 0.49, 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
#847 out of 2183 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
26%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
3%
10%
Hispanic
16%
31%
Black
5%
15%
White
69%
41%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
11%
32%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 26% NJ state average), while 49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NJ state average).
How many students attend Aldrich Elementary School?
378 students attend Aldrich Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of Aldrich Elementary School students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Black, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Aldrich Elementary School?
Aldrich Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Aldrich Elementary School offer ?
Aldrich Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 3-5
What school district is Aldrich Elementary School part of?
Aldrich Elementary School is part of Howell Township Public School District.
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