Serving 360 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Menlo Park Terrace Elementary School ranks in the bottom 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 40-44% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 360 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 74%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NJ
- Math Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-29% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Menlo Park Terrace Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Menlo Park Terrace Elementary School's student population of 360 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
360 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Menlo Park Terrace Elementary 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 Menlo Park Terrace Elementary School is 0.70, 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
#1127 out of 2201 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
23%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
21%
10%
Hispanic
43%
33%
Black
9%
15%
White
26%
39%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
38%
31%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Menlo Park Terrace Elementary School's ranking?
Menlo Park Terrace Elementary School is ranked #1127 out of 2,201 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are Menlo Park Terrace Elementary School often compared to?
Menlo Park Terrace Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Menlo Park 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 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
How many students attend Menlo Park Terrace Elementary School?
360 students attend Menlo Park Terrace Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
43% of Menlo Park Terrace Elementary School students are Hispanic, 26% of students are White, 21% of students are Asian, 9% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Menlo Park Terrace Elementary School?
Menlo Park Terrace Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Menlo Park Terrace Elementary School offer ?
Menlo Park Terrace Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Menlo Park Terrace Elementary School part of?
Menlo Park Terrace Elementary School is part of Woodbridge Township School District.
In what neighborhood is Menlo Park Terrace Elementary School located?
Menlo Park Terrace Elementary School is located in the Fords neighborhood of Metuchen, NJ.
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