Serving 426 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Joseph J Catena School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 58% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 61% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Kindergarten-5
Enrollment: 426 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
Minority Enrollment: 29%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 30% in NJ
Math Proficiency
: 58% (Top 30%)
Reading Proficiency
: 61% (Top 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 20-24% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Joseph J Catena School ranks within the top 30% of all 2,201 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Joseph J Catena School is 0.47, 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.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
58% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% NJ state average), while 61% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
How many students attend Joseph J Catena School?
426 students attend Joseph J Catena School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of Joseph J Catena School students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Black, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Joseph J Catena School?
Joseph J Catena School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Joseph J Catena School offer ?
Joseph J Catena School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Joseph J Catena School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Kindergarten-5
Enrollment: 426 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
Minority Enrollment: 29%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 30%
Math Proficiency
: 58% (Top 30%)
Reading Proficiency
: 61% (Top 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 20-24% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
