Monmouth Junction Elementary School

630 Ridge Road
Monmouth Junction, NJ 08852

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Monmouth Junction Elementary School serves 326 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.

Monmouth Junction Elementary School placed in the top 10% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70-74% (which is higher 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 60-64% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 47%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.

Minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 59% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 326 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
Minority Enrollment: 83%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 10% in NJ
Math Proficiency
: 70-74% (Top 5%)
Reading Proficiency
: 60-64% (Top 20%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Monmouth Junction Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:

School Overview

Monmouth Junction Elementary School's student population of 326 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

The teacher population of 21 teachers has declined by 12% over five school years.

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-5

Total Students

326 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

21 teachers

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School Rankings

Monmouth Junction Elementary School is ranked within the top 10% 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 Monmouth Junction Elementary School is 0.42, which is less 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 2020-2021 School Year Data

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State Level (NJ)

Overall Testing Rank

#182 out of 2183 schools
(Top 10%)

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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)

70-74%

26%

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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)

60-64%

47%

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Student : Teacher Ratio

16:1

11:1

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American Indian

n/a

Asian

74%

10%

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Hispanic

31%

Black

15%

White

17%

41%

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Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

All Ethnic Groups

Diversity Score

0.42

0.71

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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)

Yes

Eligible for Free Lunch

32%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch

School Statewide Testing

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School District Name

South Brunswick School District

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Monmouth Junction Elementary School's ranking?

Monmouth Junction Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for: Highest overall rank (Top 10%), Highest math proficiency (Top 5%) and Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%).

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

70-74% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 26% NJ state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NJ state average).

How many students attend Monmouth Junction Elementary School?

326 students attend Monmouth Junction Elementary School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

74% of Monmouth Junction Elementary School students are Asian, 17% of students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Monmouth Junction Elementary School?

Monmouth Junction Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.

What grades does Monmouth Junction Elementary School offer ?

Monmouth Junction Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5

What school district is Monmouth Junction Elementary School part of?

Monmouth Junction Elementary School is part of South Brunswick School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 326 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
Minority Enrollment: 83%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 10%
Math Proficiency
: 70-74% (Top 5%)
Reading Proficiency
: 60-64% (Top 20%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education