Serving 471 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Myron L. Powell 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 14% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 26%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 37% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 471 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 29%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NJ
- Math Proficiency: 14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 37% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
School Overview
Myron L. Powell Elementary School's student population of 471 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 44 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
471 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
44 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Myron L. Powell Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,183 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Myron L. Powell Elementary School is 0.47, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1552 out of 2183 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
14%
26%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
10%
Hispanic
14%
32%
Black
10%
15%
White
71%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
31%
30%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Myron L. Powell Elementary School's ranking?
Myron L. Powell Elementary School is ranked #1552 out of 2,183 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?
14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 26% NJ state average), while 37% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NJ state average).
How many students attend Myron L. Powell Elementary School?
471 students attend Myron L. Powell Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of Myron L. Powell Elementary School students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Myron L. Powell Elementary School?
Myron L. Powell Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Myron L. Powell Elementary School offer ?
Myron L. Powell Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Myron L. Powell Elementary School part of?
Myron L. Powell Elementary School is part of Lawrence Township School District.
School Reviews
5 4/7/2023
This school has helped me out of a tough time. It''s great and so are all of the teachers compared to another elementary and middle school in some of the surrounding areas (cough Millville cough, lakeside cough) it is safer. They care about their students and their grades. They treat all of us equally and do their best to help us. I believe truly believe that this is a great school and it''s worth looking into if you''re moving around here. It is a chosen school.
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