Serving 504 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Marie Durand Elementary School ranks 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%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 26% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 38% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 504 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 86%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NJ
- Math Proficiency: 26% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 38% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Marie Durand Elementary School serves the northwest part of Vineland, NJ, covering an attendance zone of approximately 13.6 square miles. Most families can expect a drive of 5-10 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 3.4 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
School Overview
Marie Durand Elementary School's student population of 504 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 39 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
504 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
School Rankings
Marie Durand Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,184 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Marie Durand Elementary School is 0.51, 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
#1545 out of 2184 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
38%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
49%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
23%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
American Indian
1%
n/a
Hispanic
68%
35%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Black
11%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
White
14%
37%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Two or more races
6%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 17-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)17.3%
16.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
61%
38%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 36-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 26-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Marie Durand Elementary School's ranking?
Marie Durand Elementary School is ranked #1545 out of 2,184 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
26% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% NJ state average), while 38% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
How many students attend Marie Durand Elementary School?
504 students attend Marie Durand Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of Marie Durand Elementary School students are Hispanic, 14% of students are White, 11% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Marie Durand Elementary School?
Marie Durand Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Marie Durand Elementary School offer ?
Marie Durand Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Marie Durand Elementary School part of?
Marie Durand Elementary School is part of Vineland Public School District.
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