Serving 508 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Private Nicholas Minue Elementary School 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 34% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 44% (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 91% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 61% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 508 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 91%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NJ
- Math Proficiency: 34% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 44% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Private Nicholas Minue Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Private Nicholas Minue Elementary School's student population of 508 students has declined by 22% over five school years.
The teacher population of 45 teachers has declined by 13% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
Total Students
508 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
45 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Private Nicholas Minue 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 Private Nicholas Minue 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
#1257 out of 2201 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
23%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
41%
10%
Hispanic
34%
33%
Black
12%
15%
White
9%
39%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
56%
31%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Private Nicholas Minue Elementary School's ranking?
Private Nicholas Minue Elementary School is ranked #1257 out of 2,201 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are Private Nicholas Minue Elementary School often compared to?
Private Nicholas Minue Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Nathan Hale Elementary School, Columbus Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% NJ state average), while 44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
How many students attend Private Nicholas Minue Elementary School?
508 students attend Private Nicholas Minue Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
41% of Private Nicholas Minue Elementary School students are Asian, 34% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Black, 9% of students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Private Nicholas Minue Elementary School?
Private Nicholas Minue Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Private Nicholas Minue Elementary School offer ?
Private Nicholas Minue Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4
What school district is Private Nicholas Minue Elementary School part of?
Private Nicholas Minue Elementary School is part of Carteret Public School District.
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