Serving 428 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Milton H. Allen Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-64% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-74% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 428 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 19%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in NJ
- Math Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-49% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Milton H. Allen Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Milton H. Allen Elementary School's student population of 428 students has grown by 26% over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has grown by 14% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
428 students
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
Year Founded
1929
Colors
Red and White
School Calendar
School Motto
One School...One Team...Achieving Greatness
School Rankings
Milton H. Allen Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 2,184 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Milton H. Allen Elementary School is 0.33, 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
#322 out of 2184 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
23%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1
Asian
2%
11%
Hispanic
10%
35%
Black
3%
14%
White
81%
37%
Two or more races
4%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)7%
16.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
10%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Milton H. Allen Elementary School's ranking?
Milton H. Allen Elementary School is ranked #322 out of 2,184 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are Milton H. Allen Elementary School often compared to?
Milton H. Allen Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Taunton Forge Elementary School, Kirby's Mill Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% NJ state average), while 70-74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
How many students attend Milton H. Allen Elementary School?
428 students attend Milton H. Allen Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of Milton H. Allen Elementary School students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Milton H. Allen Elementary School?
Milton H. Allen Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Milton H. Allen Elementary School offer ?
Milton H. Allen Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Milton H. Allen Elementary School part of?
Milton H. Allen Elementary School is part of Medford Township School District.
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