Serving 762 students in grades Kindergarten-5, John Marshall Elementary School ranks in the top 30% 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 60% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 59% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 63% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 762 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 94%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in NJ
- Math Proficiency: 60% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 59% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
John Marshall Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
School Overview
John Marshall Elementary School's student population of 762 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 66 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
762 students
Total Classroom Teachers
66 teachers
School Calendar
School Motto
'The Magic of Marshall'
School Rankings
John Marshall Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 2,184 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of John Marshall Elementary School is 0.59, 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
#604 out of 2184 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
59%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
23%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
American Indian
2%
n/a
Asian
61%
11%
Hispanic
14%
35%
Black
14%
14%
White
6%
37%
Two or more races
3%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)19.6%
16.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
34%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is John Marshall Elementary School's ranking?
John Marshall Elementary School is ranked #604 out of 2,184 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are John Marshall Elementary School often compared to?
John Marshall Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Lincoln Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% NJ state average), while 59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
How many students attend John Marshall Elementary School?
762 students attend John Marshall Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of John Marshall Elementary School students are Asian, 14% of students are Hispanic, 14% of students are Black, 6% of students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of John Marshall Elementary School?
John Marshall Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does John Marshall Elementary School offer ?
John Marshall Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is John Marshall Elementary School part of?
John Marshall Elementary School is part of Edison Township School District.
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