Serving 137 students in grades 6-8, Raymond W. Kershaw School ranks in the top 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 30-34% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 137 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Minority Enrollment: 26%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in NJ
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Raymond W. Kershaw School's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district of Mount Ephraim, NJ, covering an area of approximately 0.9 square miles. The typical drive to the school is between 5 to 10 minutes, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 1.2 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Raymond W. Kershaw School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
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Attribute
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School Overview
Raymond W. Kershaw School's student population of 137 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has grown by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
137 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Motto
Mount Ephraim Public School District is a community school that prepares our students for high school, higher education and career readiness through innovative curriculum, relevant academic programming, and personalized learning so that all students disco
School Rankings
Raymond W. Kershaw School ranks within the top 50% of all 2,184 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Raymond W. Kershaw School is 0.43, 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
#947 out of 2184 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
38%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
49%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
23%
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
11:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
2%
11%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
13%
35%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Black
7%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
White
74%
37%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
4%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)21.2%
16.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
37%
38%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Raymond W. Kershaw School's ranking?
Raymond W. Kershaw School is ranked #947 out of 2,184 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% 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 38% NJ state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
How many students attend Raymond W. Kershaw School?
137 students attend Raymond W. Kershaw School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of Raymond W. Kershaw School students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Raymond W. Kershaw School?
Raymond W. Kershaw School has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Raymond W. Kershaw School offer ?
Raymond W. Kershaw School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Raymond W. Kershaw School part of?
Raymond W. Kershaw School is part of MT. Ephraim School District.
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