Serving 523 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Frank Defino Central Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 63% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 26%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 71% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 523 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 43%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in NJ
- Math Proficiency: 63% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 71% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Frank Defino Central Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Frank Defino Central Elementary School's student population of 523 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 51 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
523 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
51 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Frank Defino Central Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 2,183 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Frank Defino Central 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
#98 out of 2183 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
63%
26%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
71%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
30%
10%
Hispanic
9%
32%
Black
2%
15%
White
57%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
5%
30%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Frank Defino Central Elementary School's ranking?
Frank Defino Central Elementary School is ranked #98 out of 2,183 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are Frank Defino Central Elementary School often compared to?
Frank Defino Central Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Frank J. Dugan Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
63% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 26% NJ state average), while 71% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NJ state average).
How many students attend Frank Defino Central Elementary School?
523 students attend Frank Defino Central Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of Frank Defino Central Elementary School students are White, 30% of students are Asian, 9% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Frank Defino Central Elementary School?
Frank Defino Central Elementary School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Frank Defino Central Elementary School offer ?
Frank Defino Central Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Frank Defino Central Elementary School part of?
Frank Defino Central Elementary School is part of Marlboro Township School District.
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