Serving 140 students in grades 6-8, Raymond W. Kershaw School ranks in the top 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 30-34% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 6-8
Enrollment: 140 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
Minority Enrollment: 24%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50% in NJ
Math Proficiency
: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 60-64% (Top 30%)
Science Proficiency
: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Raymond W. Kershaw School ranks within the top 50% of all 2,201 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Raymond W. Kershaw School 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.
Raymond W. Kershaw School is ranked #906 out of 2,201 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% NJ state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
How many students attend Raymond W. Kershaw School?
140 students attend Raymond W. Kershaw School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of Raymond W. Kershaw School students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Raymond W. Kershaw School?
Raymond W. Kershaw School has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Raymond W. Kershaw School offer ?
Raymond W. Kershaw School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Raymond W. Kershaw School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 6-8
Enrollment: 140 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
Minority Enrollment: 24%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50%
Math Proficiency
: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 60-64% (Top 30%)
Science Proficiency
: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
