Serving 563 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Mildred Magowan 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 30-34% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (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 63% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 563 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 63%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NJ
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Mildred Magowan Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
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Attribute
Most improved public schools
Diversity
School Overview
Mildred Magowan Elementary School's student population of 563 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 51 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
Total Students
563 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
51 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Mildred Magowan 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 Mildred Magowan Elementary School is 0.71, 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
#1487 out of 2201 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
10%
Hispanic
27%
34%
Black
28%
15%
White
37%
38%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
48%
32%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mildred Magowan Elementary School's ranking?
Mildred Magowan Elementary School is ranked #1487 out of 2,201 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are Mildred Magowan Elementary School often compared to?
Mildred Magowan Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Beverly City School District by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% NJ state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
How many students attend Mildred Magowan Elementary School?
563 students attend Mildred Magowan Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
37% of Mildred Magowan Elementary School students are White, 28% of students are Black, 27% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mildred Magowan Elementary School?
Mildred Magowan Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Mildred Magowan Elementary School offer ?
Mildred Magowan Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4
What school district is Mildred Magowan Elementary School part of?
Mildred Magowan Elementary School is part of Edgewater Park Township School District.
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