Old York Elementary School (Closed 2012)

Serving 328 students in grades 3-5, 
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 93% (which was higher than the New Jersey state average of 75%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 75% (which was higher than the New Jersey state average of 69%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 was higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment was 16% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which was lower than the New Jersey state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 3-5
Total Students
328 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Definition of Terms 2011-2012 School Year Data
This School
State Level (NJ)
(10-11)
93%
75%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Old York 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 2010-11 school year data.
(10-11)
75%
69%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Old York Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of New Jersey by year, with the latest 2010-11 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
11:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
8%
10%
This chart display the percentage of Asian students in Old York Elementary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2010-11 school year data.
Hispanic
6%
32%
This chart display the percentage of Hispanic students in Old York Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2010-11 school year data.
Black
2%
15%
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White
84%
40%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
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This chart display the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in NJ.
0.29
This chart display the diversity score of Old York Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of New Jersey by year, with the latest 2010-11 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
2%
30%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Old York Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2010-11 school year data.
Source: 2011-2012 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
93% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 75% NJ state average), while 75% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% NJ state average).
How many students attend Old York Elementary School?
328 students attend Old York Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of Old York Elementary School students are White, 8% of students are Asian, 6% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Old York Elementary School?
Old York Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Old York Elementary School offer ?
Old York Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 3-5
What school district is Old York Elementary School part of?
Old York Elementary School is part of Branchburg Township School District.

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