Serving 299 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Toll Gate Grammar School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 80-84% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (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 20% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 299 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Minority Enrollment: 20%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in NJ
- Math Proficiency: 80-84% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 20%)
- Attendance Zone: Toll Gate Grammar School serves the southeast part of Pennington, NJ, covering an area of approximately 5.5 square miles. Most families typically live within a 5-10 minute drive of the school, with the furthest edge of the zone being about 3.5 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Toll Gate Grammar School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Toll Gate Grammar School's student population of 299 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 39 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
299 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Toll Gate Grammar School ranks within the top 20% of all 2,184 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Toll Gate Grammar School is 0.35, 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
#227 out of 2184 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
38%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
49%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
23%
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
11:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
10%
11%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
5%
35%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
3%
14%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
80%
37%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
2%
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)9%
16.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
3%
38%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
5%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 18-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 Toll Gate Grammar School's ranking?
Toll Gate Grammar School is ranked #227 out of 2,184 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are Toll Gate Grammar School often compared to?
Toll Gate Grammar Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Stony Brook Elementary School, Bear Tavern Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
80-84% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% NJ state average), while 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
How many students attend Toll Gate Grammar School?
299 students attend Toll Gate Grammar School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of Toll Gate Grammar School students are White, 10% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Toll Gate Grammar School?
Toll Gate Grammar School has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Toll Gate Grammar School offer ?
Toll Gate Grammar School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Toll Gate Grammar School part of?
Toll Gate Grammar School is part of Hopewell Valley Regional School District.
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