Stafford Intermediate School

1000 Mckinley Avenue
Manahawkin, NJ 08050
(School attendance zone shown in map)
6/
10
Top 50%
Serving 628 students in grades 5-6, Stafford Intermediate School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 41% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 51% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 62% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: 5-6
  • Enrollment: 628 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 17%
  • : Top 50% in NJ
  • : 41% (Top 50%)
  • : 51% (Top 50%)
  • : 23% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

School Overview

Stafford Intermediate School's student population of 628 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 47 teachers has declined by 22% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 5-6
Total Students
628 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
47 teachers
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School Rankings

Stafford Intermediate School ranks within the top 50% of all 2,201 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Stafford Intermediate School is 0.30, 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)
#1022 out of 2201 schools
(Top 50%)
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41%
36%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Stafford Intermediate 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.
51%
49%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Stafford Intermediate 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.
23%
23%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Stafford Intermediate 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
13:1
11:1
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American Indian
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n/a
Asian
1%
10%
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Hispanic
13%
34%
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Black
2%
15%
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White
83%
38%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in New Jersey.
0.30
This chart displays the diversity score of Stafford Intermediate 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
17%
32%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Stafford Intermediate 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 Stafford Intermediate School's ranking?
Stafford Intermediate School is ranked #1022 out of 2,201 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
41% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% NJ state average), while 51% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
How many students attend Stafford Intermediate School?
628 students attend Stafford Intermediate School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of Stafford Intermediate School students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Black, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Stafford Intermediate School?
Stafford Intermediate School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Stafford Intermediate School offer ?
Stafford Intermediate School offers enrollment in grades 5-6
What school district is Stafford Intermediate School part of?
Stafford Intermediate School is part of Stafford Township School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: 5-6
  • Enrollment: 628 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 17%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 41% (Top 50%)
  • : 51% (Top 50%)
  • : 23% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

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