Serving 531 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Tuscan Elementary School ranks in the top 20% 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 76% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 531 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 34%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in NJ
- Math Proficiency: 63% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 76% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 5%)
- Attendance Zone: Tuscan Elementary serves the southern part of Maplewood, NJ, covering an area of approximately 1.1 square miles. Most families can expect a typical drive of 5 to 10 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 0.8 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Tuscan Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Tuscan Elementary School's student population of 531 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 46 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
531 students
Total Classroom Teachers
46 teachers
School Rankings
Tuscan Elementary 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 Tuscan Elementary School is 0.53, 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
#279 out of 2184 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
63%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
76%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
23%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
11%
Hispanic
12%
35%
Black
11%
14%
White
66%
37%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)13%
16.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
7%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Tuscan Elementary School's ranking?
Tuscan Elementary School is ranked #279 out of 2,184 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are Tuscan Elementary School often compared to?
Tuscan Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Seth Boyden Elementary Demonstration School, Delia Bolden Elementary School, Clinton Elementary School by visitors of our site.
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 76% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
How many students attend Tuscan Elementary School?
531 students attend Tuscan Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of Tuscan Elementary School students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Black, 9% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Tuscan Elementary School?
Tuscan Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Tuscan Elementary School offer ?
Tuscan Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Tuscan Elementary School part of?
Tuscan Elementary School is part of South Orange-Maplewood School District.
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