Serving 514 students in grades Kindergarten-5, James A. Mcdivitt Elementary School ranks in the top 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 23% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 26%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 51% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 514 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 42%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in NJ
- Math Proficiency: 23% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 51% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
School Overview
James A. Mcdivitt Elementary School's student population of 514 students has grown by 22% over five school years.
The teacher population of 44 teachers has grown by 15% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
514 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
44 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
James A. Mcdivitt Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 2,183 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of James A. Mcdivitt Elementary School is 0.61, 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
#1007 out of 2183 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
26%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
14%
10%
Hispanic
20%
32%
Black
6%
15%
White
58%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
14%
30%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
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 James A. Mcdivitt Elementary School's ranking?
James A. Mcdivitt Elementary School is ranked #1007 out of 2,183 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are James A. Mcdivitt Elementary School often compared to?
James A. Mcdivitt Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Madison Park Elementary School, Alan B. Shepard Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
23% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 26% NJ state average), while 51% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NJ state average).
How many students attend James A. Mcdivitt Elementary School?
514 students attend James A. Mcdivitt Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of James A. Mcdivitt Elementary School students are White, 20% of students are Hispanic, 14% of students are Asian, 6% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of James A. Mcdivitt Elementary School?
James A. Mcdivitt Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does James A. Mcdivitt Elementary School offer ?
James A. Mcdivitt Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is James A. Mcdivitt Elementary School part of?
James A. Mcdivitt Elementary School is part of Old Bridge Township School District.
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