Joyce Kilmer Elementary School
Joyce Kilmer Elementary School serves 420 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
Joyce Kilmer Elementary School placed 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%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 49% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 44%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 63% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 57%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is equal to the New Jersey state average of 59% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2022)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Students: 420 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 59%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in NJ
- Math Proficiency: 49% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 63% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
School Overview
Joyce Kilmer Elementary School's student population of 420 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
420 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Joyce Kilmer Elementary School is ranked within the top 50% of all 2,221 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2018-19 school year.
The diversity score of Joyce Kilmer Elementary School is 0.74, which is more 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
#994 out of 2221 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
63%
57%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
19%
10%
Hispanic
18%
31%
Black
16%
15%
White
41%
41%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
5%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
National School Lunch Program
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
27%
32%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
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