Serving 232 students in grades 4-5, Margaret L Vetter ranks 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%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the New Jersey state average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 4-5
- Enrollment: 232 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 63%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in NJ
- Math Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Margaret L Vetter serves the northwest part of Eatontown, NJ, covering an area of approximately 1.4 square miles. Families can expect a typical drive of 5 to 10 minutes to the school, with an average distance of 2.4 miles from the school to the edge of the attendance zone.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Margaret L Vetter ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
School Overview
Margaret L Vetter's student population of 232 students has grown by 21% over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has grown by 14% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 4-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
232 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Margaret L Vetter ranks within the top 50% of all 2,184 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Margaret L Vetter is 0.70, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#773 out of 2184 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
38%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
49%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
23%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
8%
11%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
38%
35%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
13%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
37%
37%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
4%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)10.8%
16.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
43%
38%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Margaret L Vetter's ranking?
Margaret L Vetter is ranked #773 out of 2,184 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are Margaret L Vetter often compared to?
Margaret L Vetteris often viewed alongside schools like Woodmere, Greenville Elementary School, Meadowbrook by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% NJ state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
How many students attend Margaret L Vetter?
232 students attend Margaret L Vetter.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
38% of Margaret L Vetter students are Hispanic, 37% of students are White, 13% of students are Black, 8% of students are Asian, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Margaret L Vetter?
Margaret L Vetter has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Margaret L Vetter offer ?
Margaret L Vetter offers enrollment in grades 4-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Margaret L Vetter part of?
Margaret L Vetter is part of Eatontown Public School District.
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