Serving 292 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Bee Meadow School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 292 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 40%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in NJ
- Math Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-39% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Bee Meadow School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Bee Meadow School's student population of 292 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
292 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Bee Meadow School ranks within the top 30% of all 2,201 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bee Meadow School is 0.59, 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
#608 out of 2201 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
23%
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
15%
10%
Hispanic
17%
33%
Black
1%
15%
White
60%
39%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
10%
31%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bee Meadow School's ranking?
Bee Meadow School is ranked #608 out of 2,201 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are Bee Meadow School often compared to?
Bee Meadow Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Salem Drive School, Mountview Road School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% NJ state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
How many students attend Bee Meadow School?
292 students attend Bee Meadow School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of Bee Meadow School students are White, 17% of students are Hispanic, 15% of students are Asian, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Bee Meadow School?
Bee Meadow School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Bee Meadow School offer ?
Bee Meadow School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Bee Meadow School part of?
Bee Meadow School is part of Hanover Township School District.
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