Serving 264 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Green Grove 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 6-9% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 26%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 264 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 93%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NJ
- Math Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Green Grove Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Green Grove Elementary School's student population of 264 students has declined by 24% over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
264 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Green Grove 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 Green Grove Elementary School is 0.64, 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
#1981 out of 2183 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
26%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
5%
10%
Hispanic
25%
32%
Black
54%
15%
White
7%
40%
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
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 Green Grove Elementary School's ranking?
Green Grove Elementary School is ranked #1981 out of 2,183 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are Green Grove Elementary School often compared to?
Green Grove Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Gables Elementary School, Avon Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 26% NJ state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NJ state average).
How many students attend Green Grove Elementary School?
264 students attend Green Grove Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of Green Grove Elementary School students are Black, 25% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are White, 5% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Green Grove Elementary School?
Green Grove Elementary School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Green Grove Elementary School offer ?
Green Grove Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Green Grove Elementary School part of?
Green Grove Elementary School is part of Neptune Township School District.
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