Serving 432 students in grades 3-5, Swimming River School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 51% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 56% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 39% 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: 432 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Minority Enrollment: 39%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in NJ
- Math Proficiency: 51% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 56% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Swimming River School's attendance zone covers the entire Eatontown, NJ school district, encompassing approximately 29.7 square miles. Parents can expect a typical drive of 10-12 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 9.1 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
School Overview
Swimming River School's student population of 432 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 53 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 3-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
432 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
53 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
School Rankings
Swimming River School ranks within the top 50% of all 2,184 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Swimming River School is 0.58, 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
#794 out of 2184 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
38%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
49%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
23%
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
11:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Asian
4%
11%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Hispanic
20%
35%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Black
9%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
White
61%
37%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Two or more races
6%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 17-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)9.5%
16.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
16%
38%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 36-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 26-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Swimming River School's ranking?
Swimming River School is ranked #794 out of 2,184 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are Swimming River School often compared to?
Swimming River Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Middletown Village Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
51% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% NJ state average), while 56% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
How many students attend Swimming River School?
432 students attend Swimming River School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of Swimming River School students are White, 20% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Swimming River School?
Swimming River School has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Swimming River School offer ?
Swimming River School offers enrollment in grades 3-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Swimming River School part of?
Swimming River School is part of Tinton Falls School District.
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