River Plaza Elementary School

155 Hubbard Avenue
Red Bank, NJ 07701
9/
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Top 20%
Serving 260 students in grades Kindergarten-5, River Plaza Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 26%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (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 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 260 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 16%
  • : Top 20% in NJ
  • : 35-39% (Top 30%)
  • : 65-69% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

River Plaza Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:

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School Overview

River Plaza Elementary School's student population of 260 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has grown by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
260 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
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School Rankings

River Plaza Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 2,183 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of River Plaza Elementary School is 0.28, 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.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (NJ)
#353 out of 2183 schools
(Top 20%)
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35-39%
26%
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65-69%
47%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
10%
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Hispanic
10%
32%
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Black
n/a
15%
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White
84%
40%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
3%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.28
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
4%
30%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is River Plaza Elementary School's ranking?
River Plaza Elementary School is ranked #353 out of 2,183 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are River Plaza Elementary School often compared to?
River Plaza Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Nut Swamp Elementary School, Red Bank Primary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 26% NJ state average), while 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NJ state average).
How many students attend River Plaza Elementary School?
260 students attend River Plaza Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of River Plaza Elementary School students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of River Plaza Elementary School?
River Plaza Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does River Plaza Elementary School offer ?
River Plaza Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is River Plaza Elementary School part of?
River Plaza Elementary School is part of Middletown Township Public School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 260 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 16%
  • : Top 20%
  • : 35-39% (Top 30%)
  • : 65-69% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

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