Serving 282 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Quinton Township 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 25-29% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower 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 45% of the student body (majority Black), 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: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 45%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NJ
- Math Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Quinton Township School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Quinton Township School's student population of 282 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
282 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Quinton Township 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 Quinton Township School is 0.64, 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
#1481 out of 2201 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
23%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
10%
Hispanic
12%
33%
Black
15%
15%
White
55%
39%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
16%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
19%
31%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
5%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Quinton Township School's ranking?
Quinton Township School is ranked #1481 out of 2,201 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% NJ state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
How many students attend Quinton Township School?
282 students attend Quinton Township School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of Quinton Township School students are White, 16% of students are Two or more races, 15% of students are Black, 12% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Quinton Township School?
Quinton Township School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Quinton Township School offer ?
Quinton Township School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Quinton Township School part of?
Quinton Township School is part of Quinton Township School District.
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