Serving 186 students in grades Prekindergarten, Herbertsville Early Childhood Development Center ranks in the top 50% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is approximately equal to the New Jersey state average of 57%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 19% 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
- Enrollment: 186 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 19%
- Math Proficiency: 55-59%
- Reading Proficiency: 55-59%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Herbertsville Early Childhood Development Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Herbertsville Early Childhood Development Center's student population of 186 students has declined by 23% over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has declined by 22% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
Total Students
186 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Herbertsville Early Childhood Development Center is 0.33, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)55-59%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)55-59%
57%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
10%
Hispanic
10%
33%
Black
5%
15%
White
81%
39%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
22%
31%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
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?
55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% NJ state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 57% NJ state average).
How many students attend Herbertsville Early Childhood Development Center?
186 students attend Herbertsville Early Childhood Development Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of Herbertsville Early Childhood Development Center students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Herbertsville Early Childhood Development Center?
Herbertsville Early Childhood Development Center has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Herbertsville Early Childhood Development Center offer ?
Herbertsville Early Childhood Development Center offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten
What school district is Herbertsville Early Childhood Development Center part of?
Herbertsville Early Childhood Development Center is part of Brick Township Public School District.
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