Serving 472 students in grades Prekindergarten-2, Mahala F. Atchison School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is approximately equal to the New Jersey state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
The diversity score of Mahala F. Atchison School is 0.52, 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?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% NJ state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NJ state average).
How many students attend Mahala F. Atchison School?
472 students attend Mahala F. Atchison School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of Mahala F. Atchison School students are White, 15% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Black, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mahala F. Atchison School?
Mahala F. Atchison School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Mahala F. Atchison School offer ?
Mahala F. Atchison School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2
What school district is Mahala F. Atchison School part of?
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