Menlo Park Terrace Elementary School

19 Maryknoll Road
Metuchen, NJ 08840

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Tel: (732) 596-4147

www.woodbridge.k12.nj.us

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Menlo Park Terrace Elementary School serves 348 students in grades Kindergarten-5.

Menlo Park Terrace Elementary School placed 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%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 26%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 47%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.

Minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 59% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: Kindergarten-5
Enrollment: 348 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
Minority Enrollment: 70%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50% in NJ
Math Proficiency
: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Menlo Park Terrace Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:

School Overview

Menlo Park Terrace Elementary School's student population of 348 students has declined by 9% over five school years.

The teacher population of 24 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.

Grades Offered

Grades Kindergarten-5

Total Students

348 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

24 teachers

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School Rankings

Menlo Park Terrace Elementary School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 2,183 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.

The diversity score of Menlo Park Terrace Elementary School is 0.71, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data

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State Level (NJ)

Overall Testing Rank

#1233 out of 2183 schools
(Bottom 50%)

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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)

20-24%

26%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Menlo Park Terrace Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)

40-44%

47%

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Student : Teacher Ratio

15:1

11:1

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American Indian

n/a

Asian

25%

10%

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Hispanic

37%

31%

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Black

15%

White

30%

41%

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Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

All Ethnic Groups

Diversity Score

0.71

Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)

Yes

Eligible for Free Lunch

26%

32%

This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Menlo Park Terrace Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Eligible for Reduced Lunch

School Statewide Testing

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School District Name

Woodbridge Township School District

Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Menlo Park Terrace Elementary School's ranking?

Menlo Park Terrace Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for: Most diverse schools (Top 10%).

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

20-24% 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 Menlo Park Terrace Elementary School?

348 students attend Menlo Park Terrace Elementary School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

37% of Menlo Park Terrace Elementary School students are Hispanic, 30% of students are White, 25% of students are Asian, 6% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Two or more races.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Menlo Park Terrace Elementary School?

Menlo Park Terrace Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.

What grades does Menlo Park Terrace Elementary School offer ?

Menlo Park Terrace Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5

What school district is Menlo Park Terrace Elementary School part of?

Menlo Park Terrace Elementary School is part of Woodbridge Township School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: Kindergarten-5
Enrollment: 348 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
Minority Enrollment: 70%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education