Serving 345 students in grades 2-5, E Raymond Appleby 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 24% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 26%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40% (which is lower than 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 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 2-5
- Enrollment: 345 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 34%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NJ
- Math Proficiency: 24% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
School Overview
E Raymond Appleby Elementary School's student population of 345 students has declined by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 2-5
Total Students
345 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
E Raymond Appleby 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 E Raymond Appleby Elementary School is 0.51, 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
#1290 out of 2183 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
26%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
3%
10%
Hispanic
23%
32%
Black
4%
15%
White
66%
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
3%
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 E Raymond Appleby Elementary School's ranking?
E Raymond Appleby Elementary School is ranked #1290 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?
24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 26% NJ state average), while 40% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NJ state average).
How many students attend E Raymond Appleby Elementary School?
345 students attend E Raymond Appleby Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of E Raymond Appleby Elementary School students are White, 23% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Black, 3% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of E Raymond Appleby Elementary School?
E Raymond Appleby Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does E Raymond Appleby Elementary School offer ?
E Raymond Appleby Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 2-5
What school district is E Raymond Appleby Elementary School part of?
E Raymond Appleby Elementary School is part of Spotswood Public School District.
School Reviews
5 11/20/2014
Good attention to detail and student safety /security is above average I probably would've had a better chance at getting into Fort Knox's than into E.R appleby elementary school in Spotswood NJ.
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