Serving 226 students in grades Kindergarten-5, M. Scott Carpenter Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 30% 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: 226 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 30%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in NJ
- Math Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-29% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
M. Scott Carpenter Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
M. Scott Carpenter Elementary School's student population of 226 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
226 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
M. Scott Carpenter Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 2,201 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of M. Scott Carpenter Elementary School is 0.48, 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
#926 out of 2201 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
23%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
6%
10%
Hispanic
16%
33%
Black
5%
15%
White
70%
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
4%
31%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is M. Scott Carpenter Elementary School's ranking?
M. Scott Carpenter Elementary School is ranked #926 out of 2,201 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are M. Scott Carpenter Elementary School often compared to?
M. Scott Carpenter Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like William A. Miller Elementary School, Alan B. Shepard Elementary School, James A. Mcdivitt Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% NJ state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
How many students attend M. Scott Carpenter Elementary School?
226 students attend M. Scott Carpenter Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of M. Scott Carpenter Elementary School students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Black, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of M. Scott Carpenter Elementary School?
M. Scott Carpenter Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does M. Scott Carpenter Elementary School offer ?
M. Scott Carpenter Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is M. Scott Carpenter Elementary School part of?
M. Scott Carpenter Elementary School is part of Old Bridge Township School District.
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