Macafee Road School

53 Macafee Road
Somerset, NJ 08873
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 376 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Macafee Road School ranks in the bottom 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 25-29% (which is approximately equal to the New Jersey state average of 26%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 376 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 81%
  • : Bottom 50% in NJ
  • : 25-29% (Top 50%)
  • : 40-44% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

School Overview

Macafee Road School's student population of 376 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 41 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
376 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
41 teachers
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School Rankings

Macafee Road School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,183 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Macafee Road School is 0.75, 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.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (NJ)
#1113 out of 2183 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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25-29%
26%
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40-44%
47%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
11:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
11%
10%
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Hispanic
26%
32%
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Black
37%
15%
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White
19%
40%
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Hawaiian
2%
n/a
Two or more races
5%
3%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.75
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
22%
30%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Macafee Road School's ranking?
Macafee Road School is ranked #1113 out of 2,183 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are Macafee Road School often compared to?
Macafee Road Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Pine Grove Manor School, Conerly Road School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 26% NJ state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NJ state average).
How many students attend Macafee Road School?
376 students attend Macafee Road School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
37% of Macafee Road School students are Black, 26% of students are Hispanic, 19% of students are White, 11% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Macafee Road School?
Macafee Road School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Macafee Road School offer ?
Macafee Road School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Macafee Road School part of?
Macafee Road School is part of Franklin Township Public School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 376 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 81%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 25-29% (Top 50%)
  • : 40-44% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

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