West Belmar Elementary School
West Belmar Elementary School serves 169 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
West Belmar Elementary School placed in the top 30% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 75-79% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 44%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 57%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 6:1 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 59% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2022)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Students: 169 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 6:1
- Minority Enrollment: 39%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in NJ
- Math Proficiency: 75-79% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
West Belmar Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
School Overview
West Belmar Elementary School's student population of 169 students has declined by 18% over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has grown by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
169 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
West Belmar Elementary School is ranked within the top 30% of all 2,221 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2018-19 school year.
The diversity score of West Belmar Elementary School is 0.53, 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
#538 out of 2221 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
57%
Student : Teacher Ratio
6:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
10%
Hispanic
32%
31%
Black
n/a
15%
White
61%
41%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
National School Lunch Program
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
29%
32%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
3%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
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