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Menlo Park Elementary School

155 Monroe Avenue
Edison, NJ 08820
9/
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Top 20%
Serving 825 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Menlo Park Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 66% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 74% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 61% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 825 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 96%
  • : Top 20% in NJ
  • : 66% (Top 20%)
  • : 74% (Top 20%)
  • : 50-54% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings

Menlo Park Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:

<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Menlo Park Elementary School's student population of 825 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 56 teachers has grown by 9% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
825 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
56 teachers
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Students by Grade
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
Menlo Park Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 2,201 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Menlo Park Elementary School is 0.37, 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.
This School
State Level (NJ)
#254 out of 2201 schools
(Top 20%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Menlo Park Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
66%
36%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Menlo Park Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
74%
49%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Menlo Park Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of New Jersey by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
50-54%
23%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Menlo Park Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
11:1
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American Indian
2%
n/a
Asian
79%
10%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Menlo Park Elementary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
7%
33%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Menlo Park Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
6%
15%
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White
4%
39%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Menlo Park Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
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All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Menlo Park Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in New Jersey.
0.37
This chart displays the diversity score of Menlo Park Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of New Jersey by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
14%
31%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Menlo Park Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Menlo Park Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is Menlo Park Elementary School's ranking?
Menlo Park Elementary School is ranked #254 out of 2,201 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are Menlo Park Elementary School often compared to?
Menlo Park Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Woodbrook Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
66% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% NJ state average), while 74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
How many students attend Menlo Park Elementary School?
825 students attend Menlo Park Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of Menlo Park Elementary School students are Asian, 7% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Black, 4% of students are White, 2% of students are American Indian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Menlo Park Elementary School?
Menlo Park Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Menlo Park Elementary School offer ?
Menlo Park Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Menlo Park Elementary School part of?
Menlo Park Elementary School is part of Edison Township School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 825 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 96%
  • : Top 20%
  • : 66% (Top 20%)
  • : 74% (Top 20%)
  • : 50-54% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

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