Serving 1,005 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Sharon School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 63% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 63% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 1,005 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 66%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in NJ
- Math Proficiency: 63% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 65% (Top 30%)
- Attendance Zone: Sharon School's attendance zone encompasses the entire Trenton, NJ school district, covering approximately 20.6 square miles. The typical drive to the school takes about 5-10 minutes, with an average distance of 2.3 miles to the edge of the zone and a maximum distance of 4.3 miles to its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Sharon School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
School Overview
Sharon School's student population of 1,005 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 90 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,005 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
90 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Sharon School ranks within the top 30% of all 2,184 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sharon School is 0.66, 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
#457 out of 2184 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
63%
38%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65%
49%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
47%
11%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
10%
35%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
4%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
34%
37%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
4%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)15%
16.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
8%
38%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
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 Sharon School's ranking?
Sharon School is ranked #457 out of 2,184 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in New Jersey.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
63% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% NJ state average), while 65% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
How many students attend Sharon School?
1,005 students attend Sharon School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of Sharon School students are Asian, 34% of students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Sharon School?
Sharon School has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Sharon School offer ?
Sharon School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Sharon School part of?
Sharon School is part of Robbinsville Public School District.
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