Serving 379 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Kirby's Mill Elementary School ranks in the top 5% 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 75-79% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80-84% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 379 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 34%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in NJ
- Math Proficiency: 75-79% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 80-84% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-59% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Kirby's Mill 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
Kirby's Mill Elementary School's student population of 379 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
379 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Kirby's Mill Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 2,201 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Kirby's Mill Elementary School is 0.53, 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
#71 out of 2201 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
23%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
15%
10%
Hispanic
9%
34%
Black
6%
15%
White
66%
38%
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
7%
32%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Kirby's Mill Elementary School's ranking?
Kirby's Mill Elementary School is ranked #71 out of 2,201 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are Kirby's Mill Elementary School often compared to?
Kirby's Mill Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Indian Mills Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
75-79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% NJ state average), while 80-84% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
How many students attend Kirby's Mill Elementary School?
379 students attend Kirby's Mill Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of Kirby's Mill Elementary School students are White, 15% of students are Asian, 9% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Black, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Kirby's Mill Elementary School?
Kirby's Mill Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Kirby's Mill Elementary School offer ?
Kirby's Mill Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Kirby's Mill Elementary School part of?
Kirby's Mill Elementary School is part of Medford Township School District.
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