James A. Mcdivitt Elementary School

1 Manny Martin Way
Old Bridge, NJ 08857
(School attendance zone shown in map)
7/
10
Top 50%
Serving 516 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 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 53% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 56% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 62% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 516 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 41%
  • : Top 50% in NJ
  • : 53% (Top 30%)
  • : 56% (Top 50%)
  • : 30-34% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

School Overview

James A. Mcdivitt Elementary School's student population of 516 students has grown by 22% over five school years.
The teacher population of 43 teachers has grown by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
516 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
43 teachers

School Rankings

James A. Mcdivitt Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 2,201 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of James A. Mcdivitt Elementary School is 0.60, 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.
This School
State Level (NJ)
#730 out of 2201 schools
(Top 50%)
53%
36%
56%
49%
30-34%
23%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
16%
10%
Hispanic
16%
34%
Black
5%
15%
White
59%
38%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
0.60
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
12%
32%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
6%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is James A. Mcdivitt Elementary School's ranking?
James A. Mcdivitt Elementary School is ranked #730 out of 2,201 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?
53% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% NJ state average), while 56% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
How many students attend James A. Mcdivitt Elementary School?
516 students attend James A. Mcdivitt Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of James A. Mcdivitt Elementary School students are White, 16% of students are Asian, 16% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Black, and 4% 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 (No virtual instruction).
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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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 516 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 41%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 53% (Top 30%)
  • : 56% (Top 50%)
  • : 30-34% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

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