Serving 392 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Seth Boyden Elementary Demonstration 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 33% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 49% (which is equal to the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Black), which is equal to the New Jersey state average of 62% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 392 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 62%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NJ
- Math Proficiency: 33% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 49% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Seth Boyden Elementary Demonstration School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Student Attention
School Overview
Seth Boyden Elementary Demonstration School's student population of 392 students has declined by 20% over five school years.
The teacher population of 46 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
392 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
46 teachers
School Rankings
Seth Boyden Elementary Demonstration 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 Seth Boyden Elementary Demonstration School is 0.69, 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
#1153 out of 2201 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(22-23)33%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
23%
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
10%
Hispanic
12%
34%
Black
39%
15%
White
38%
38%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
8%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
19%
32%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
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 Seth Boyden Elementary Demonstration School's ranking?
Seth Boyden Elementary Demonstration School is ranked #1153 out of 2,201 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are Seth Boyden Elementary Demonstration School often compared to?
Seth Boyden Elementary Demonstration Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Tuscan Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
33% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% NJ state average), while 49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
How many students attend Seth Boyden Elementary Demonstration School?
392 students attend Seth Boyden Elementary Demonstration School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
39% of Seth Boyden Elementary Demonstration School students are Black, 38% of students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Seth Boyden Elementary Demonstration School?
Seth Boyden Elementary Demonstration School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Seth Boyden Elementary Demonstration School offer ?
Seth Boyden Elementary Demonstration School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Seth Boyden Elementary Demonstration School part of?
Seth Boyden Elementary Demonstration School is part of South Orange-Maplewood School District.
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