Serving 277 students in grades 3-5, Penn Beach Elementary 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 26% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 51% (which is higher 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 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 3-5
Enrollment: 277 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
Minority Enrollment: 27%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50% in NJ
Math Proficiency
: 26% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 51% (Top 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Penn Beach Elementary 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 Penn Beach Elementary School is 0.45, 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.
Penn Beach Elementary School is ranked #1286 out of 2,201 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
26% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% NJ state average), while 51% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
How many students attend Penn Beach Elementary School?
277 students attend Penn Beach Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of Penn Beach Elementary School students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Penn Beach Elementary School?
Penn Beach Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Penn Beach Elementary School offer ?
Penn Beach Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 3-5
What school district is Penn Beach Elementary School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 3-5
Enrollment: 277 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
Minority Enrollment: 27%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 26% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 51% (Top 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
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