Serving 215 students in grades Kindergarten-5, M. Scott Carpenter Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher 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 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 215 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 23%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in NJ
- Math Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-29% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
M. Scott Carpenter Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
M. Scott Carpenter Elementary School's student population of 215 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
215 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
School Rankings
M. Scott Carpenter Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 2,184 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of M. Scott Carpenter Elementary School is 0.40, 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
#744 out of 2184 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
23%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
7%
10%
Hispanic
9%
34%
Black
4%
15%
White
77%
38%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
5%
32%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is M. Scott Carpenter Elementary School's ranking?
M. Scott Carpenter Elementary School is ranked #744 out of 2,184 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are M. Scott Carpenter Elementary School often compared to?
M. Scott Carpenter Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like William A. Miller Elementary School, Alan B. Shepard Elementary School, James A. Mcdivitt Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% NJ state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
How many students attend M. Scott Carpenter Elementary School?
215 students attend M. Scott Carpenter Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of M. Scott Carpenter Elementary School students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Black, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of M. Scott Carpenter Elementary School?
M. Scott Carpenter Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does M. Scott Carpenter Elementary School offer ?
M. Scott Carpenter Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is M. Scott Carpenter Elementary School part of?
M. Scott Carpenter Elementary School is part of Old Bridge Township School District.
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