Serving 392 students in grades 3-4, Main Road School 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 36% (which is equal to the New Jersey state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30% (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 22% 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: 3-4
- Enrollment: 392 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 22%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NJ
- Math Proficiency: 36% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
School Overview
Main Road School's student population of 392 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 37 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 3-4
Total Students
392 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Main Road School 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 Main Road School is 0.38, 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
#1492 out of 2201 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
10%
Hispanic
11%
33%
Black
5%
15%
White
78%
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
19%
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 is Main Road School's ranking?
Main Road School is ranked #1492 out of 2,201 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
36% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% NJ state average), while 30% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
How many students attend Main Road School?
392 students attend Main Road School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of Main Road School students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Main Road School?
Main Road School has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Main Road School offer ?
Main Road School offers enrollment in grades 3-4
What school district is Main Road School part of?
Main Road School is part of Township Of Franklin School District.
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