Serving 276 students in grades Kindergarten-3, Betsy Ross Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 75-79% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75-79% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-3
- Enrollment: 276 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 35%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in NJ
- Math Proficiency: 75-79% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 75-79% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
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Betsy Ross Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
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Betsy Ross Elementary School's student population of 276 students has grown by 19% over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has grown by 26% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-3
Total Students
276 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
Students by Grade
Betsy Ross Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 2,201 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Betsy Ross Elementary School is 0.54, 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
#119 out of 2201 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
14%
10%
Hispanic
12%
33%
Black
2%
15%
White
65%
39%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
5%
31%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
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Betsy Ross Elementary School is ranked #119 out of 2,201 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are Betsy Ross Elementary School often compared to?
Betsy Ross Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Lenape Meadows by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
75-79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% NJ state average), while 75-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
How many students attend Betsy Ross Elementary School?
276 students attend Betsy Ross Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of Betsy Ross Elementary School students are White, 14% of students are Asian, 12% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Betsy Ross Elementary School?
Betsy Ross Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Betsy Ross Elementary School offer ?
Betsy Ross Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-3
What school district is Betsy Ross Elementary School part of?
Betsy Ross Elementary School is part of Mahwah Township Public School District.
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