Serving 895 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Mahatma K. Gandhi School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 31% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Asian and Black), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 62% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-8
Enrollment: 895 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
Minority Enrollment: 71%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50% in NJ
Math Proficiency
: 20% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 31% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Mahatma K. Gandhi School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,201 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mahatma K. Gandhi School is 0.75, which is more 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?
20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% NJ state average), while 31% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
How many students attend Mahatma K. Gandhi School?
895 students attend Mahatma K. Gandhi School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
32% of Mahatma K. Gandhi School students are Asian, 29% of students are White, 20% of students are Black, 18% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mahatma K. Gandhi School?
Mahatma K. Gandhi School has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Mahatma K. Gandhi School offer ?
Mahatma K. Gandhi School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Mahatma K. Gandhi School part of?
I just graduated today!! I'm going to miss this school so much. They have awesome teachers who will care about you. I grew up in this school from starting 3rd grade at 9 years old to finishing 8th grade at 14 years old. Good Luck future graduates.
Congratulations class of 2016, we made it!!!!!!!!
- A proud P.S #23 Graduate
- Posted by Student/Alumni - maria
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-8
Enrollment: 895 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
Minority Enrollment: 71%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 20% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 31% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
