Serving 282 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Oldmans Township School ranks in the top 50% 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 45-49% (which is approximately equal to the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 26% 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: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 282 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 26%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in NJ
- Math Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
School Overview
Oldmans Township School's student population of 282 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
282 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Oldmans Township 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 Oldmans Township School is 0.43, 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
#815 out of 2201 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
23%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
10%
Hispanic
11%
33%
Black
12%
15%
White
74%
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
20%
31%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
2%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Oldmans Township School's ranking?
Oldmans Township School is ranked #815 out of 2,201 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are Oldmans Township School often compared to?
Oldmans Township Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Lafayette - Pershing by visitors of our site.
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 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
How many students attend Oldmans Township School?
282 students attend Oldmans Township School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of Oldmans Township School students are White, 12% of students are Black, 11% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Oldmans Township School?
Oldmans Township School has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Oldmans Township School offer ?
Oldmans Township School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Oldmans Township School part of?
Oldmans Township School is part of Oldmans Township School District.
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