Serving 516 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, H Ashton Marsh 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 25-29% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 516 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 56%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NJ
- Math Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: H Ashton Marsh's attendance zone covers the entire Absecon school district, encompassing approximately 7.2 square miles. Families can typically expect a drive of 5 to 10 minutes to the school, with an average distance of 2.6 miles to the zone edge and a maximum distance of 3.5 miles to the furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
School Overview
H Ashton Marsh's student population of 516 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 60 teachers has grown by 33% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
516 students
Total Classroom Teachers
60 teachers
School Rankings
H Ashton Marsh 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 H Ashton Marsh is 0.68, 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
#1500 out of 2184 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
49%
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
7%
11%
Hispanic
33%
35%
Black
11%
14%
White
44%
37%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)15.3%
16.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
46%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is H Ashton Marsh's ranking?
H Ashton Marsh is ranked #1500 out of 2,184 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are H Ashton Marsh often compared to?
H Ashton Marshis often viewed alongside schools like Leeds Avenue Elementary School, Arthur Rann 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 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
How many students attend H Ashton Marsh?
516 students attend H Ashton Marsh.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
44% of H Ashton Marsh students are White, 33% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Black, 7% of students are Asian, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of H Ashton Marsh?
H Ashton Marsh has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does H Ashton Marsh offer ?
H Ashton Marsh offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is H Ashton Marsh part of?
H Ashton Marsh is part of Absecon Public Schools.
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