Robert L. Horbelt Elementary School
Robert L. Horbelt Elementary School serves 520 students in grades 5-6.
Robert L. Horbelt Elementary School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 26% (which is equal to the New Jersey state average of 26%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 47%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 59% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023)
- Grades: 5-6
- Enrollment: 520 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 31%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NJ
- Math Proficiency: 26% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
School Overview
Robert L. Horbelt Elementary School's student population of 520 students has grown by 24% over five school years.
The teacher population of 43 teachers has grown by 30% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 5-6
Total Students
520 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
43 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Robert L. Horbelt Elementary School is ranked within the bottom 50% 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 Robert L. Horbelt Elementary School is 0.49, 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
#1112 out of 2183 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
26%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
10%
Hispanic
16%
31%
Black
8%
15%
White
69%
41%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
31%
32%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (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?
26% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 26% NJ state average), while 45% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NJ state average).
How many students attend Robert L. Horbelt Elementary School?
520 students attend Robert L. Horbelt Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of Robert L. Horbelt Elementary School students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 2% 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
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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