Katharine D Malone Elementary School

524 Green Pond Road
Rockaway, NJ 07866
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 20%
Serving 259 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Katharine D Malone Elementary School ranks in the top 20% 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 55-59% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-74% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 35% 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: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 259 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 35%
  • : Top 20% in NJ
  • : 55-59% (Top 30%)
  • : 70-74% (Top 20%)
  • : 30-39% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Katharine D Malone Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:

School Overview

Katharine D Malone Elementary School's student population of 259 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
259 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
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School Rankings

Katharine D Malone Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 2,201 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Katharine D Malone Elementary School is 0.54, 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.
This School
State Level (NJ)
#362 out of 2201 schools
(Top 20%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Katharine D Malone Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
55-59%
36%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Katharine D Malone Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
70-74%
49%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Katharine D Malone Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of New Jersey by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
30-39%
23%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Katharine D Malone Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
11:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
6%
10%
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Hispanic
19%
33%
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Black
4%
15%
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White
65%
39%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Katharine D Malone Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
5%
3%
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All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Katharine D Malone Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in New Jersey.
0.54
This chart displays the diversity score of Katharine D Malone Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of New Jersey by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
8%
31%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Katharine D Malone Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Katharine D Malone Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Katharine D Malone Elementary School's ranking?
Katharine D Malone Elementary School is ranked #362 out of 2,201 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% NJ state average), while 70-74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
How many students attend Katharine D Malone Elementary School?
259 students attend Katharine D Malone Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of Katharine D Malone Elementary School students are White, 19% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Katharine D Malone Elementary School?
Katharine D Malone Elementary School has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Katharine D Malone Elementary School offer ?
Katharine D Malone Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Katharine D Malone Elementary School part of?
Katharine D Malone Elementary School is part of Rockaway Township School District.
In what neighborhood is Katharine D Malone Elementary School located?
Katharine D Malone Elementary School is located in the Lake Telemark neighborhood of Rockaway, NJ.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 259 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 35%
  • : Top 20%
  • : 55-59% (Top 30%)
  • : 70-74% (Top 20%)
  • : 30-39% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

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