Serving 290 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Mary Bray Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is approximately equal to the New Jersey state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is approximately equal to 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 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 290 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 21%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NJ
- Math Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-29% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
School Overview
Mary Bray Elementary School's student population of 290 students has grown by 20% over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has grown by 35% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
290 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
School Calendar
First Day of School
Tue. Sep 2, 2025
Last Day of School
Sat. Jun 20, 2026
School Rankings
Mary Bray 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 Mary Bray Elementary School is 0.36, 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
#1155 out of 2184 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
23%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
10%
Hispanic
13%
34%
Black
4%
15%
White
79%
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
28%
32%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mary Bray Elementary School's ranking?
Mary Bray Elementary School is ranked #1155 out of 2,184 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are Mary Bray Elementary School often compared to?
Mary Bray Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like J. Mason Tomlin Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% NJ state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
How many students attend Mary Bray Elementary School?
290 students attend Mary Bray Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of Mary Bray Elementary School students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mary Bray Elementary School?
Mary Bray Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Mary Bray Elementary School offer ?
Mary Bray Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Mary Bray Elementary School part of?
Mary Bray Elementary School is part of MT. Ephraim School District.
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