Jordan Road Elementary School

129 Jordan Road
Somers Point, NJ 08244

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Tel: (609) 927-7161

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Jordan Road Elementary School serves 422 students in grades 4-8.

Jordan Road Elementary School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 10% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 26%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 37% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 47%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.

Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 59% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: 4-8
Enrollment: 422 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
Minority Enrollment: 61%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50% in NJ
Math Proficiency
: 10% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 37% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Jordan Road Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:

School Overview

Jordan Road Elementary School's student population of 422 students has declined by 20% over five school years.

The teacher population of 43 teachers has declined by 24% over five school years.

Grades Offered

Grades 4-8

Total Students

422 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

43 teachers

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School Rankings

Jordan Road Elementary School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 2,183 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.

The diversity score of Jordan Road Elementary School is 0.69, 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.

Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data

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State Level (NJ)

Overall Testing Rank

#1650 out of 2183 schools
(Bottom 50%)

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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)

10%

26%

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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)

37%

47%

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Student : Teacher Ratio

10:1

11:1

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American Indian

n/a

Asian

10%

Hispanic

37%

31%

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Black

13%

15%

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White

39%

41%

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Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

All Ethnic Groups

Diversity Score

0.69

0.71

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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)

Yes

Eligible for Free Lunch

55%

32%

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Eligible for Reduced Lunch

School Statewide Testing

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School District Name

Somers Point School District

Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Jordan Road Elementary School's ranking?

Jordan Road Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for: Most diverse schools (Top 20%) and Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 20%).

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 26% NJ state average), while 37% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NJ state average).

How many students attend Jordan Road Elementary School?

422 students attend Jordan Road Elementary School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

39% of Jordan Road Elementary School students are White, 37% of students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Black, 8% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Jordan Road Elementary School?

Jordan Road Elementary School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.

What grades does Jordan Road Elementary School offer ?

Jordan Road Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 4-8

What school district is Jordan Road Elementary School part of?

Jordan Road Elementary School is part of Somers Point School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: 4-8
Enrollment: 422 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
Minority Enrollment: 61%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 10% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 37% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education