Serving 736 students in grades Kindergarten-5, John Marshall Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 59% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 736 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 96%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in NJ
- Math Proficiency: 60% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 59% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
John Marshall Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
John Marshall Elementary School's student population of 736 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 69 teachers has grown by 18% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
736 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
69 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
John Marshall Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 2,201 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of John Marshall Elementary School is 0.52, 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
#584 out of 2201 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
59%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
23%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
American Indian
3%
n/a
Asian
67%
10%
Hispanic
13%
32%
Black
11%
15%
White
4%
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
16%
30%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is John Marshall Elementary School's ranking?
John Marshall Elementary School is ranked #584 out of 2,201 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are John Marshall Elementary School often compared to?
John Marshall Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Lincoln Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% NJ state average), while 59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
How many students attend John Marshall Elementary School?
736 students attend John Marshall Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of John Marshall Elementary School students are Asian, 13% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Black, 4% of students are White, 3% of students are American Indian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of John Marshall Elementary School?
John Marshall Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does John Marshall Elementary School offer ?
John Marshall Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is John Marshall Elementary School part of?
John Marshall Elementary School is part of Edison Township School District.
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