Marie V. Duffy Elementary School

137 East Central Avenue
Wharton, NJ 07885
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 50%
Serving 424 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Marie V. Duffy 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 43% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45% (which is lower 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 82% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 62% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 424 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 82%
  • : Top 50% in NJ
  • : 43% (Top 50%)
  • : 45% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-24% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Marie V. Duffy Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:

Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools

School Overview

Marie V. Duffy Elementary School's student population of 424 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 51 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
424 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
51 teachers
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School Rankings

Marie V. Duffy 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 Marie V. Duffy Elementary 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.
This School
State Level (NJ)
#1076 out of 2201 schools
(Top 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Marie V. Duffy Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
43%
36%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Marie V. Duffy 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.
45%
49%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Marie V. Duffy 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.
20-24%
23%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Marie V. Duffy 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
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n/a
Asian
2%
10%
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Hispanic
77%
34%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Marie V. Duffy Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
3%
15%
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White
18%
38%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in New Jersey.
0.38
This chart displays the diversity score of Marie V. Duffy 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
39%
32%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Marie V. Duffy 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
17%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Marie V. Duffy 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 Marie V. Duffy Elementary School's ranking?
Marie V. Duffy Elementary School is ranked #1076 out of 2,201 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
43% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% NJ state average), while 45% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
How many students attend Marie V. Duffy Elementary School?
424 students attend Marie V. Duffy Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of Marie V. Duffy Elementary School students are Hispanic, 18% of students are White, 3% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Marie V. Duffy Elementary School?
Marie V. Duffy Elementary School has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Marie V. Duffy Elementary School offer ?
Marie V. Duffy Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Marie V. Duffy Elementary School part of?
Marie V. Duffy Elementary School is part of Wharton Borough School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 424 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 82%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 43% (Top 50%)
  • : 45% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-24% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

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