Serving 546 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, H Ashton Marsh ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower 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 52% 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: Prekindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 546 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 52%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NJ
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
H Ashton Marsh ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
H Ashton Marsh's student population of 546 students has grown by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 52 teachers has grown by 36% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
Total Students
546 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
52 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
H Ashton Marsh ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,201 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of H Ashton Marsh is 0.67, 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
#1545 out of 2201 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
5%
10%
Hispanic
28%
33%
Black
14%
15%
White
48%
39%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
39%
31%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is H Ashton Marsh's ranking?
H Ashton Marsh is ranked #1545 out of 2,201 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are H Ashton Marsh often compared to?
H Ashton Marshis often viewed alongside schools like Arthur Rann Elementary School, Leeds Avenue Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% NJ state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
How many students attend H Ashton Marsh?
546 students attend H Ashton Marsh.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of H Ashton Marsh students are White, 28% of students are Hispanic, 14% of students are Black, 5% of students are Asian, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of H Ashton Marsh?
H Ashton Marsh has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does H Ashton Marsh offer ?
H Ashton Marsh offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4
What school district is H Ashton Marsh part of?
H Ashton Marsh is part of Absecon Public Schools School District.
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