Spruce Run serves 42 students in grades Prekindergarten-8.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was <50% (which was higher than the New Jersey state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 6:1 was lower than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment was 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which was lower than the New Jersey state average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
42 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)<50%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
6:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
14%
10%
Hispanic
14%
33%
Black
n/a
15%
White
67%
39%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
7%
31%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
14%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Spruce Run?
42 students attend Spruce Run.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of Spruce Run students are White, 14% of students are Asian, 14% of students are Hispanic, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Spruce Run?
Spruce Run has a student ration of 6:1, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Spruce Run offer ?
Spruce Run offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Spruce Run part of?
Spruce Run is part of Clinton Township School District.
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