Serving 347 students in grades 5-6, Sandman Consolidated 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 27% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 37% (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 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 5-6
- Enrollment: 347 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 20%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NJ
- Math Proficiency: 27% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 37% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
School Overview
Sandman Consolidated School's student population of 347 students has declined by 24% over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has declined by 20% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 5-6
Total Students
347 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Sandman Consolidated 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 Sandman Consolidated School is 0.34, 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)
27%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
23%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
10%
Hispanic
13%
33%
Black
6%
15%
White
80%
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
41%
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 Sandman Consolidated School's ranking?
Sandman Consolidated 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?
27% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% NJ state average), while 37% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
How many students attend Sandman Consolidated School?
347 students attend Sandman Consolidated School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of Sandman Consolidated School students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Sandman Consolidated School?
Sandman Consolidated School has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Sandman Consolidated School offer ?
Sandman Consolidated School offers enrollment in grades 5-6
What school district is Sandman Consolidated School part of?
Sandman Consolidated School is part of Lower Township Elementary School District.
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