Serving 526 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Frank Defino Central Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 77% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 74% (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 43% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 61% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 526 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 43%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in NJ
- Math Proficiency: 77% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 74% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Frank Defino Central Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Frank Defino Central Elementary School's student population of 526 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 49 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
526 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
49 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Frank Defino Central Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 2,201 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Frank Defino Central Elementary School is 0.58, 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
#166 out of 2201 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
77%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
74%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
23%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
31%
10%
Hispanic
7%
33%
Black
2%
15%
White
57%
39%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
4%
31%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
1%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Frank Defino Central Elementary School's ranking?
Frank Defino Central Elementary School is ranked #166 out of 2,201 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are Frank Defino Central Elementary School often compared to?
Frank Defino Central Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Frank J. Dugan Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
77% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% NJ state average), while 74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
How many students attend Frank Defino Central Elementary School?
526 students attend Frank Defino Central Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of Frank Defino Central Elementary School students are White, 31% of students are Asian, 7% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Frank Defino Central Elementary School?
Frank Defino Central Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Frank Defino Central Elementary School offer ?
Frank Defino Central Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Frank Defino Central Elementary School part of?
Frank Defino Central Elementary School is part of Marlboro Township School District.
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