Serving 310 students in grades Kindergarten-4, Van Holten Primary 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 45-49% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 26%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 310 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 38%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in NJ
- Math Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Van Holten Primary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Van Holten Primary School's student population of 310 students has declined by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has declined by 18% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-4
Total Students
310 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Van Holten Primary School ranks within the top 20% of all 2,183 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Van Holten Primary School is 0.57, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#246 out of 2183 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
26%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
17%
10%
Hispanic
13%
32%
Black
2%
15%
White
62%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
3%
30%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Van Holten Primary School's ranking?
Van Holten Primary School is ranked #246 out of 2,183 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are Van Holten Primary School often compared to?
Van Holten Primary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Crim Primary School, Milltown Primary School, Hamilton Primary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 26% NJ state average), while 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NJ state average).
How many students attend Van Holten Primary School?
310 students attend Van Holten Primary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of Van Holten Primary School students are White, 17% of students are Asian, 13% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Van Holten Primary School?
Van Holten Primary School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Van Holten Primary School offer ?
Van Holten Primary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-4
What school district is Van Holten Primary School part of?
Van Holten Primary School is part of Bridgewater-Raritan Regional School District.
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