Serving 239 students in grades 5-8, Old Turnpike School ranks in the top 10% 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 65-69% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 85-89% (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 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Old Turnpike School ranks within the top 10% of all 2,201 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Old Turnpike School is 0.32, 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.
Old Turnpike School is ranked #137 out of 2,201 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are Old Turnpike School often compared to?
Old Turnpike Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like J.p. Case Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
65-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% NJ state average), while 85-89% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
How many students attend Old Turnpike School?
239 students attend Old Turnpike School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of Old Turnpike School students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Old Turnpike School?
Old Turnpike School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Old Turnpike School offer ?
Old Turnpike School offers enrollment in grades 5-8
What school district is Old Turnpike School part of?
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Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
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