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River Plaza Elementary School vs. Nut Swamp Elementary School

Should you attend River Plaza Elementary School or Nut Swamp Elementary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
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School Overview

School
River Plaza Elementary School
155 Hubbard Avenue
Red Bank, NJ 07701
: 
8/
10
Top 30%
Nut Swamp Elementary School
925 Nut Swamp Road
Middletown, NJ 07748
: 
8/
10
Top 30%
Overview
Serving 262 students in grades Kindergarten-5, River Plaza 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 55-59% (which is higher 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 11:1 is equal to the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 501 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Nut Swamp 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 61% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 66% (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 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
K-5
K-5
Total Students
262 students
501 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at River Plaza Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Nut Swamp Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
52% | 48%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at River Plaza Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Nut Swamp Elementary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
38 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at River Plaza Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Nut Swamp Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at River Plaza Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Middletown Township Public School District and the state of New Jersey, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Nut Swamp Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Middletown Township Public School District and the state of New Jersey, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Test Scores

#565 out of 2184 schools in NJ
(Top 30%)
#495 out of 2184 schools in NJ
(Top 30%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of River Plaza Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Nut Swamp Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
55-59%
(Top 30% in NJ)
61%
(Top 30% in NJ)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at River Plaza Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Middletown Township Public School District and New Jersey public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Nut Swamp Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Middletown Township Public School District and New Jersey public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
60-64%
(Top 30% in NJ)(21-22 School Year Data)
66%
(Top 30% in NJ)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at River Plaza Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Middletown Township Public School District and New Jersey public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Nut Swamp Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Middletown Township Public School District and New Jersey public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
40-49%
(Top 20% in NJ)(21-22 School Year Data)
45-49%
(Top 20% in NJ)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at River Plaza Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Middletown Township Public School District and New Jersey public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Nut Swamp Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Middletown Township Public School District and New Jersey public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of River Plaza Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Nut Swamp Elementary School by grade.
Kindergarten Students
42
76
Grade 1 Students
48
75
Grade 2 Students
51
82
Grade 3 Students
33
78
Grade 4 Students
44
79
Grade 5 Students
44
111

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at River Plaza Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Middletown Township Public School District and in New Jersey, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Nut Swamp Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Middletown Township Public School District and in New Jersey, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hispanic
9%
7%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at River Plaza Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Middletown Township Public School District and in New Jersey, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Nut Swamp Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Middletown Township Public School District and in New Jersey, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at River Plaza Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Middletown Township Public School District and in New Jersey, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2008-09 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Nut Swamp Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Middletown Township Public School District and in New Jersey, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2013-14 school year.
% White
85%
90%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at River Plaza Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Middletown Township Public School District and in New Jersey, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Nut Swamp Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Middletown Township Public School District and in New Jersey, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at River Plaza Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Middletown Township Public School District and in New Jersey, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Nut Swamp Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Middletown Township Public School District and in New Jersey, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.27
0.19
This chart showcases the diversity score of River Plaza Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Middletown Township Public School District and New Jersey, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Nut Swamp Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Middletown Township Public School District and New Jersey, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
5%
1%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at River Plaza Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Middletown Township Public School District and New Jersey, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Nut Swamp Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Middletown Township Public School District and New Jersey, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
1%
(13-14 School Year Data)
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at River Plaza Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Middletown Township Public School District and New Jersey, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Nut Swamp Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Middletown Township Public School District and New Jersey, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2013-14 school year.
 
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