Serving 207 students in grades 5-6, Cove Road 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 45-49% (which is approximately equal to the New Jersey state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 5-6
- Enrollment: 207 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 28%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NJ
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Cove Road School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Cove Road School's student population of 207 students has grown by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 5-6
Total Students
207 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Cove Road 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 Cove Road School is 0.44, 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
#1218 out of 2183 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
26%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
10%
Hispanic
22%
32%
Black
1%
15%
White
72%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
12%
30%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
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 Cove Road School's ranking?
Cove Road School is ranked #1218 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?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 26% NJ state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NJ state average).
How many students attend Cove Road School?
207 students attend Cove Road School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
72% of Cove Road School students are White, 22% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Cove Road School?
Cove Road School has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Cove Road School offer ?
Cove Road School offers enrollment in grades 5-6
What school district is Cove Road School part of?
Cove Road School is part of Hazlet Township Public School District.
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