Serving 484 students in grades Prekindergarten-2, Mahala F. Atchison 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 bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is approximately equal to the New Jersey state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 484 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Minority Enrollment: 31%
- Math Proficiency: 50-54%
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
School Overview
Mahala F. Atchison School's student population of 484 students has grown by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 57 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
484 students
Total Classroom Teachers
57 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Mahala F. Atchison School is 0.50, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)50-54%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)45-49%
47%
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
4%
11%
Hispanic
13%
35%
Black
7%
14%
White
69%
37%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)11.2%
16.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
17%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Mahala F. Atchison School often compared to?
Mahala F. Atchison Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Betty Mcelmon Elementary School, Wolf Hill School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% NJ state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NJ state average).
How many students attend Mahala F. Atchison School?
484 students attend Mahala F. Atchison School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of Mahala F. Atchison School students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Mahala F. Atchison School?
Mahala F. Atchison School has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Mahala F. Atchison School offer ?
Mahala F. Atchison School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Mahala F. Atchison School part of?
Mahala F. Atchison School is part of Tinton Falls School District.
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