Serving 536 students in grades 3-5, Middle Township Elementary #2 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 31% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 36% (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 45% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 3-5
- Enrollment: 536 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 45%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NJ
- Math Proficiency: 31% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 36% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
School Overview
Middle Township Elementary #2's student population of 536 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 47 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 3-5
Total Students
536 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
47 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Middle Township Elementary #2 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 Middle Township Elementary #2 is 0.63, 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
#1475 out of 2201 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
23%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
10%
Hispanic
19%
33%
Black
19%
15%
White
55%
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
46%
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 Middle Township Elementary #2's ranking?
Middle Township Elementary #2 is ranked #1475 out of 2,201 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are Middle Township Elementary #2 often compared to?
Middle Township Elementary #2is often viewed alongside schools like Stone Harbor Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
31% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% NJ state average), while 36% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
How many students attend Middle Township Elementary #2?
536 students attend Middle Township Elementary #2.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of Middle Township Elementary #2 students are White, 19% of students are Black, 19% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Middle Township Elementary #2?
Middle Township Elementary #2 has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Middle Township Elementary #2 offer ?
Middle Township Elementary #2 offers enrollment in grades 3-5
What school district is Middle Township Elementary #2 part of?
Middle Township Elementary #2 is part of Middle Township Public School District.
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