Serving 499 students in grades 4-6, Battle Monument Intermediate 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 8% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 6-9% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 4-6
- Enrollment: 499 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NJ
- Math Proficiency: 8% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Monument Elementary School is located in central Trenton, NJ, serving an attendance zone of approximately 0.4 square miles. Families within this area typically have a short drive of 5-10 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge being about 0.6 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
School Overview
Battle Monument Intermediate School's student population of 499 students has grown by 33% over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 4-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
499 students
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
School Rankings
Battle Monument Intermediate School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,184 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Battle Monument Intermediate School is 0.45, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2132 out of 2184 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
8%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
23%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
11%
Hispanic
68%
35%
Black
31%
14%
White
n/a
37%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)35.5%
16.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
82%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Battle Monument Intermediate School's ranking?
Battle Monument Intermediate School is ranked #2132 out of 2,184 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?
8% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% NJ state average), while 6-9% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
How many students attend Battle Monument Intermediate School?
499 students attend Battle Monument Intermediate School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of Battle Monument Intermediate School students are Hispanic, 31% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Battle Monument Intermediate School?
Battle Monument Intermediate School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Battle Monument Intermediate School offer ?
Battle Monument Intermediate School offers enrollment in grades 4-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Battle Monument Intermediate School part of?
Battle Monument Intermediate School is part of Trenton Public School District.
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