Mildred B. Moss Elementary School serves 123 students in grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten.
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 123 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 62%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Mildred B. Moss Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Community Size
School Overview
Mildred B. Moss Elementary School's student population of 123 students has declined by 18% over five school years.
The teacher population of 11 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Total Students
123 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Mildred B. Moss Elementary School is 0.75, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
22%
10%
Hispanic
20%
33%
Black
7%
15%
White
38%
39%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
13%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
2%
31%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
1%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Mildred B. Moss Elementary School?
123 students attend Mildred B. Moss Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
38% of Mildred B. Moss Elementary School students are White, 22% of students are Asian, 20% of students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Two or more races, and 7% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mildred B. Moss Elementary School?
Mildred B. Moss Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Mildred B. Moss Elementary School offer ?
Mildred B. Moss Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
What school district is Mildred B. Moss Elementary School part of?
Mildred B. Moss Elementary School is part of Metuchen Public School District.
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