St. Mary's Ec Center serves 300 students in grades Prekindergarten.
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 was lower than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment was 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the New Jersey state average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
Total Students
300 students
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
School Rankings
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
10%
Hispanic
93%
34%
Black
5%
15%
White
1%
38%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
65%
32%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
15%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend St. Mary's Ec Center?
300 students attend St. Mary's Ec Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of St. Mary's Ec Center students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Black, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of St. Mary's Ec Center?
St. Mary's Ec Center has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does St. Mary's Ec Center offer ?
St. Mary's Ec Center offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten
What school district is St. Mary's Ec Center part of?
St. Mary's Ec Center is part of Perth Amboy Public School District.
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