Serving 259 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Richard E Byrd School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 1%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 85-89% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75-79% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Kindergarten-5
Enrollment: 259 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
Minority Enrollment: 35%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 5% in NJ
Math Proficiency
: 85-89% (Top 1%)
Reading Proficiency
: 75-79% (Top 10%)
Science Proficiency
: 50-59% (Top 10%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Richard E Byrd 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 Richard E Byrd School is 0.54, 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 percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
85-89% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% NJ state average), while 75-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
How many students attend Richard E Byrd School?
259 students attend Richard E Byrd School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of Richard E Byrd School students are White, 16% of students are Asian, 11% of students are Two or more races, and 8% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Richard E Byrd School?
Richard E Byrd School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Richard E Byrd School offer ?
Richard E Byrd School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Richard E Byrd School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Kindergarten-5
Enrollment: 259 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
Minority Enrollment: 35%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 5%
Math Proficiency
: 85-89% (Top 1%)
Reading Proficiency
: 75-79% (Top 10%)
Science Proficiency
: 50-59% (Top 10%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
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