Serving 370 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Point Road School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 80-84% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80-84% (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 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 370 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 11%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in NJ
- Math Proficiency: 80-84% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 80-84% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
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Point Road School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Student Attention
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Point Road School's student population of 370 students has declined by 18% over five school years.
The teacher population of 37 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
Total Students
370 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
Students by Grade
Point Road School ranks within the top 5% of all 2,201 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Point Road School is 0.20, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#53 out of 2201 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
10%
Hispanic
5%
33%
Black
n/a
15%
White
89%
39%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
1%
31%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
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Point Road School is ranked #53 out of 2,201 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are Point Road School often compared to?
Point Road Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Shrewsbury Borough Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
80-84% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% NJ state average), while 80-84% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
How many students attend Point Road School?
370 students attend Point Road School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Point Road School students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Point Road School?
Point Road School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Point Road School offer ?
Point Road School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4
What school district is Point Road School part of?
Point Road School is part of Little Silver Boro School District.
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