Serving 396 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Merchantville 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 34% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 42% (which is lower 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 52% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 396 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 52%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NJ
- Math Proficiency: 34% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 42% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Merchantville Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Merchantville Elementary School's student population of 396 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
396 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
School Rankings
Merchantville 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 Merchantville Elementary School is 0.67, 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
#1279 out of 2201 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
23%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
4%
10%
Hispanic
29%
34%
Black
12%
15%
White
48%
38%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
6%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
33%
32%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Merchantville Elementary School's ranking?
Merchantville Elementary School is ranked #1279 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?
34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% NJ state average), while 42% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
How many students attend Merchantville Elementary School?
396 students attend Merchantville Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of Merchantville Elementary School students are White, 29% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Merchantville Elementary School?
Merchantville Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Merchantville Elementary School offer ?
Merchantville Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Merchantville Elementary School part of?
Merchantville Elementary School is part of Merchantville School District.
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