Serving 390 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Raymond E. Voorhees Elementary School ranks in the top 30% 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 30-34% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 26%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 390 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 38%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in NJ
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Raymond E. Voorhees Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
School Overview
Raymond E. Voorhees Elementary School's student population of 390 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has grown by 16% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
390 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Raymond E. Voorhees Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 2,183 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Raymond E. Voorhees Elementary School is 0.58, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#640 out of 2183 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
26%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
10%
10%
Hispanic
16%
32%
Black
8%
15%
White
62%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
11%
30%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Raymond E. Voorhees Elementary School's ranking?
Raymond E. Voorhees Elementary School is ranked #640 out of 2,183 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in New Jersey.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 26% NJ state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NJ state average).
How many students attend Raymond E. Voorhees Elementary School?
390 students attend Raymond E. Voorhees Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of Raymond E. Voorhees Elementary School students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Asian, 8% of students are Black, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Raymond E. Voorhees Elementary School?
Raymond E. Voorhees Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Raymond E. Voorhees Elementary School offer ?
Raymond E. Voorhees Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Raymond E. Voorhees Elementary School part of?
Raymond E. Voorhees Elementary School is part of Old Bridge Township School District.
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