Serving 496 students in grades 3-5, South River 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 29% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 34% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 3-5
- Enrollment: 496 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 61%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NJ
- Math Proficiency: 29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 34% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: South River Elementary School's attendance zone covers the entire district of South River, NJ, encompassing an area of approximately 2.9 square miles. Typically, it takes about 5-10 minutes to drive to the school, with an average distance of 1.1 miles from the school to the zone's edge, and the furthest edge being 1.8 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
School Overview
South River Elementary School's student population of 496 students has declined by 24% over five school years.
The teacher population of 57 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 3-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
496 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
57 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
South River 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 South River Elementary School is 0.62, 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
#1559 out of 2184 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
38%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
49%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
23%
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
11:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
2%
11%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
48%
35%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Black
8%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
White
39%
37%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
3%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)24.6%
16.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
62%
38%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. 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 South River Elementary School's ranking?
South River Elementary School is ranked #1559 out of 2,184 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% NJ state average), while 34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
How many students attend South River Elementary School?
496 students attend South River Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of South River Elementary School students are Hispanic, 39% of students are White, 8% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of South River Elementary School?
South River Elementary School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does South River Elementary School offer ?
South River Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 3-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is South River Elementary School part of?
South River Elementary School is part of South River Public School District.
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