Serving 224 students in grades Prekindergarten, Herbertsville Early Childhood Development Center ranks in the top 50% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is approximately equal to the New Jersey state average of 57%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten
- Enrollment: 224 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 17%
- Math Proficiency: 55-59%
- Reading Proficiency: 55-59%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
School Overview
Herbertsville Early Childhood Development Center's student population of 224 students has grown by 52% over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has grown by 42% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
224 students
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
School Motto
Student Centered, Teacher Led
School Rankings
The diversity score of Herbertsville Early Childhood Development Center is 0.30, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)55-59%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)55-59%
57%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
11%
Hispanic
11%
35%
Black
3%
14%
White
83%
37%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)0.5%
16.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
27%
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 schools are Herbertsville Early Childhood Development Center often compared to?
Herbertsville Early Childhood Development Centeris often viewed alongside schools like Emma Havens Young Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% NJ state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 57% NJ state average).
How many students attend Herbertsville Early Childhood Development Center?
224 students attend Herbertsville Early Childhood Development Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of Herbertsville Early Childhood Development Center students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Herbertsville Early Childhood Development Center?
Herbertsville Early Childhood Development Center has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Herbertsville Early Childhood Development Center offer ?
Herbertsville Early Childhood Development Center offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Herbertsville Early Childhood Development Center part of?
Herbertsville Early Childhood Development Center is part of Brick Township Public School District.
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