Serving 601 students in grades 3-5, Eleanor Rush Intermediate School ranks in the top 50% 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 53% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 51% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 3-5
- Enrollment: 601 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 26%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in NJ
- Math Proficiency: 53% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 51% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 41% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Eleanor Rush Intermediate School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Eleanor Rush Intermediate School's student population of 601 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 57 teachers has grown by 16% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 3-5
Total Students
601 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
57 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Eleanor Rush Intermediate School ranks within the top 50% of all 2,201 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Eleanor Rush Intermediate School is 0.44, 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
#837 out of 2201 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
23%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
3%
10%
Hispanic
9%
33%
Black
10%
15%
White
74%
39%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
11%
31%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Eleanor Rush Intermediate School's ranking?
Eleanor Rush Intermediate School is ranked #837 out of 2,201 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are Eleanor Rush Intermediate School often compared to?
Eleanor Rush Intermediate Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like New Albany Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
53% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% NJ state average), while 51% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
How many students attend Eleanor Rush Intermediate School?
601 students attend Eleanor Rush Intermediate School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of Eleanor Rush Intermediate School students are White, 10% of students are Black, 9% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Eleanor Rush Intermediate School?
Eleanor Rush Intermediate School has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Eleanor Rush Intermediate School offer ?
Eleanor Rush Intermediate School offers enrollment in grades 3-5
What school district is Eleanor Rush Intermediate School part of?
Eleanor Rush Intermediate School is part of Cinnaminson Township School District.
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