Peter Muschal Elementary School

323 Ward Ave
Bordentown, NJ 08505
(School attendance zone shown in map)
8/
10
Top 30%
Serving 480 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Peter Muschal Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 61% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 480 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 33%
  • : Top 30% in NJ
  • : 60% (Top 20%)
  • : 65% (Top 30%)
  • : 30-34% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Peter Muschal Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:

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Attribute

School Overview

Peter Muschal Elementary School's student population of 480 students has declined by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 50 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
480 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
50 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Peter Muschal 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 Peter Muschal Elementary School is 0.52, 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.
This School
State Level (NJ)
#491 out of 2201 schools
(Top 30%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Peter Muschal Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
60%
36%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Peter Muschal Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
65%
49%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Peter Muschal Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of New Jersey by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
30-34%
23%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Peter Muschal Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
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American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
7%
10%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Peter Muschal Elementary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
15%
33%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Peter Muschal Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
10%
15%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Peter Muschal Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
67%
39%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Peter Muschal Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Peter Muschal Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in New Jersey.
0.52
This chart displays the diversity score of Peter Muschal Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of New Jersey by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
11%
31%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Peter Muschal Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Peter Muschal Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Peter Muschal Elementary School's ranking?
Peter Muschal Elementary School is ranked #491 out of 2,201 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are Peter Muschal Elementary School often compared to?
Peter Muschal Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Clara Barton Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% NJ state average), while 65% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
How many students attend Peter Muschal Elementary School?
480 students attend Peter Muschal Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of Peter Muschal Elementary School students are White, 15% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Black, 7% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Peter Muschal Elementary School?
Peter Muschal Elementary School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Peter Muschal Elementary School offer ?
Peter Muschal Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Peter Muschal Elementary School part of?
Peter Muschal Elementary School is part of Bordentown Regional School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 480 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 33%
  • : Top 30%
  • : 60% (Top 20%)
  • : 65% (Top 30%)
  • : 30-34% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

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