Serving 283 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Cheesequake Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 80-84% (which was higher than the New Jersey state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 80-84% (which was higher than the New Jersey state average of 57%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 was higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment was 54% of the student body (majority Asian), which was lower than the New Jersey state average of 61% (majority Hispanic and Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
283 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)80-84%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)80-84%
57%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
28%
10%
Hispanic
12%
33%
Black
12%
15%
White
46%
39%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
25%
31%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
80-84% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% NJ state average), while 80-84% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 57% NJ state average).
How many students attend Cheesequake Elementary School?
283 students attend Cheesequake Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of Cheesequake Elementary School students are White, 28% of students are Asian, 12% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Cheesequake Elementary School?
Cheesequake Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Cheesequake Elementary School offer ?
Cheesequake Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Cheesequake Elementary School part of?
Cheesequake Elementary School is part of Old Bridge Township School District.
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