Serving 399 students in grades Prekindergarten-2, Patrick Mcgaheran ranks in the top 50% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65-69% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is approximately equal to the New Jersey state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-2
Enrollment: 399 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
Minority Enrollment: 24%
Math Proficiency
: 65-69%
Reading Proficiency
: 55-59%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
The diversity score of Patrick Mcgaheran is 0.41, 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 schools are Patrick Mcgaheran often compared to?
Patrick Mcgaheranis often viewed alongside schools like Clinton Public 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 42% NJ state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% NJ state average).
How many students attend Patrick Mcgaheran?
399 students attend Patrick Mcgaheran.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of Patrick Mcgaheran students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Patrick Mcgaheran?
Patrick Mcgaheran has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Patrick Mcgaheran offer ?
Patrick Mcgaheran offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2
What school district is Patrick Mcgaheran part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-2
Enrollment: 399 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
Minority Enrollment: 24%
Math Proficiency
: 65-69%
Reading Proficiency
: 55-59%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
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