Serving 160 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Deal Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is approximately equal to the New Jersey state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is approximately equal to the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 160 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Minority Enrollment: 27%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NJ
- Math Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Deal Elementary School's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district, covering approximately 1.3 square miles in Deal, NJ. Parents can expect a typical drive of about 5-10 minutes, with the furthest edge of the zone located 1.2 miles from the school.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
School Overview
Deal Elementary School's student population of 160 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
160 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Deal Elementary 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 Deal Elementary 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
#1155 out of 2184 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
38%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
49%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
23%
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
11:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
11%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
11%
35%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
7%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
73%
37%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
8%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)13.8%
16.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
24%
38%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Deal Elementary School's ranking?
Deal Elementary School is ranked #1155 out of 2,184 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are Deal Elementary School often compared to?
Deal Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Summerfield Elementary School, Lavallette Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% NJ state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
How many students attend Deal Elementary School?
160 students attend Deal Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of Deal Elementary School students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Deal Elementary School?
Deal Elementary School has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Deal Elementary School offer ?
Deal Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Deal Elementary School part of?
Deal Elementary School is part of Deal Boro School District.
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