Serving 453 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Marion T. Bedwell Elementary School ranks in the top 30% 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 65-69% (which is higher 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 33% 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: Prekindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 453 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 33%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in NJ
- Math Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
School Overview
Marion T. Bedwell Elementary School's student population of 453 students has declined by 19% over five school years.
The teacher population of 42 teachers has declined by 22% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
Total Students
453 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
42 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Marion T. Bedwell Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 2,201 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Marion T. Bedwell Elementary School is 0.49, 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
#460 out of 2201 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
3%
10%
Hispanic
25%
33%
Black
1%
15%
White
67%
39%
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
13%
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 Marion T. Bedwell Elementary School's ranking?
Marion T. Bedwell Elementary School is ranked #460 out of 2,201 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% 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 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
How many students attend Marion T. Bedwell Elementary School?
453 students attend Marion T. Bedwell Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of Marion T. Bedwell Elementary School students are White, 25% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Marion T. Bedwell Elementary School?
Marion T. Bedwell Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Marion T. Bedwell Elementary School offer ?
Marion T. Bedwell Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4
What school district is Marion T. Bedwell Elementary School part of?
Marion T. Bedwell Elementary School is part of Somerset Hills Regional School District.
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