Serving 140 students in grades 6-8, Raymond W. Kershaw School ranks in the top 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 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 140 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Minority Enrollment: 24%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in NJ
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Raymond W. Kershaw School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Raymond W. Kershaw School's student population of 140 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
140 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
First Day of School
Mon. Sep 1, 2025
Last Day of School
Sat. Jun 20, 2026
School Motto
Mount Ephraim Public School District is a community school that prepares our students for high school, higher education and career readiness through innovative curriculum, relevant academic programming, and personalized learning so that all students disco
School Rankings
Raymond W. Kershaw 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 Raymond W. Kershaw School is 0.41, 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
#947 out of 2184 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
23%
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
10%
Hispanic
12%
34%
Black
7%
15%
White
76%
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
36%
32%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
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 Raymond W. Kershaw School's ranking?
Raymond W. Kershaw School is ranked #947 out of 2,184 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% NJ state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
How many students attend Raymond W. Kershaw School?
140 students attend Raymond W. Kershaw School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of Raymond W. Kershaw School students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Raymond W. Kershaw School?
Raymond W. Kershaw School has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Raymond W. Kershaw School offer ?
Raymond W. Kershaw School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Raymond W. Kershaw School part of?
Raymond W. Kershaw School is part of MT. Ephraim School District.
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