Serving 499 students in grades 5-6, Robert L. Horbelt Elementary School ranks 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%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 34% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 43% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 5-6
- Enrollment: 499 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 36%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NJ
- Math Proficiency: 34% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 43% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 21% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Robert L. Horbelt Elementary School serves the southeast part of Barnegat, NJ, covering an area of approximately 15.5 square miles. Families typically have a drive of 5-10 minutes to the school, with the average distance from the school to the edge of the attendance zone being about 3.3 miles and the furthest edge located 5.9 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
School Overview
Robert L. Horbelt Elementary School's student population of 499 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 40 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 5-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
499 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Robert L. Horbelt Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,184 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Robert L. Horbelt Elementary School is 0.54, 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
#1314 out of 2184 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
38%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
49%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
23%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
11%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
22%
35%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Black
8%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
White
64%
37%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
5%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)20%
16.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
43%
38%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 24-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 Robert L. Horbelt Elementary School's ranking?
Robert L. Horbelt Elementary School is ranked #1314 out of 2,184 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are Robert L. Horbelt Elementary School often compared to?
Robert L. Horbelt Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Cecil S. Collins Elementary School, Ocean Acres Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% NJ state average), while 43% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
How many students attend Robert L. Horbelt Elementary School?
499 students attend Robert L. Horbelt Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of Robert L. Horbelt Elementary School students are White, 22% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Robert L. Horbelt Elementary School?
Robert L. Horbelt Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Robert L. Horbelt Elementary School offer ?
Robert L. Horbelt Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 5-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Robert L. Horbelt Elementary School part of?
Robert L. Horbelt Elementary School is part of Barnegat Township School District.
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