Serving 173 students in grades 3-4, Little Falls Township Public School # 3 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 55-59% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 40% 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: 3-4
- Enrollment: 173 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 40%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in NJ
- Math Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
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Little Falls Township Public School # 3 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
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Little Falls Township Public School # 3's student population of 173 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has declined by 22% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 3-4
Total Students
173 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
Students by Grade
Little Falls Township Public School # 3 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 Little Falls Township Public School # 3 is 0.55, 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
#622 out of 2201 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
6%
10%
Hispanic
31%
33%
Black
1%
15%
White
60%
39%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
12%
31%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
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Little Falls Township Public School # 3 is ranked #622 out of 2,201 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in New Jersey.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% NJ state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
How many students attend Little Falls Township Public School # 3?
173 students attend Little Falls Township Public School # 3.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of Little Falls Township Public School # 3 students are White, 31% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Little Falls Township Public School # 3?
Little Falls Township Public School # 3 has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Little Falls Township Public School # 3 offer ?
Little Falls Township Public School # 3 offers enrollment in grades 3-4
What school district is Little Falls Township Public School # 3 part of?
Little Falls Township Public School # 3 is part of Little Falls Township Public School District.
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