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Thurgood Marshall Elementary School

141 181 Montgomery Avenue
Irvington, NJ 07111
(School attendance zone shown in map)
2/
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Bottom 50%
Serving 414 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Thurgood Marshall 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 15-19% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.

Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 414 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • : Bottom 50% in NJ
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤10% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Thurgood Marshall Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:

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Attribute

School Overview

Thurgood Marshall Elementary School's student population of 414 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has declined by 17% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
414 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
Year Founded
1905
School Calendar
Last Day of School
Thu. Jun 25, 2026
Campus Size
50 acres
School Mascot
Mustangs

School Rankings

Thurgood Marshall Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,184 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Thurgood Marshall Elementary School is 0.37, 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.
This School
State Level (NJ)
#1943 out of 2184 schools
(Bottom 50%)
15-19%
38%
15-19%
49%
≤10%
23%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
11%
Hispanic
24%
34%
Black
76%
14%
White
n/a
38%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
0.37
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
49%
32%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

School Notes

  • School Mascot: Mustangs
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Thurgood Marshall Elementary School's ranking?
Thurgood Marshall Elementary School is ranked #1943 out of 2,184 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are Thurgood Marshall Elementary School often compared to?
Thurgood Marshall Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Florence Avenue Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% NJ state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
How many students attend Thurgood Marshall Elementary School?
414 students attend Thurgood Marshall Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of Thurgood Marshall Elementary School students are Black, and 24% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Thurgood Marshall Elementary School?
Thurgood Marshall Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Thurgood Marshall Elementary School offer ?
Thurgood Marshall Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Thurgood Marshall Elementary School part of?
Thurgood Marshall Elementary School is part of Irvington 51爆料 District.

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Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 414 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤10% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

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