Elementary Schools in West Long Branch School District


Summary:

The West Long Branch School District in New Jersey is home to a single elementary school, Betty McElmon Elementary School, which serves students from pre-kindergarten through 4th grade. This standout school has consistently demonstrated strong academic performance, ranking in the top 25% of New Jersey elementary schools and maintaining a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger for the past three years.

Betty McElmon Elementary School's academic excellence is evident in its students' test scores, which significantly outpace the state averages in both English Language Arts and Mathematics for 3rd and 4th grades. With proficiency rates ranging from 50.8% to 76.9%, the school is providing a robust educational foundation for its students. Additionally, the school's low student-teacher ratio of 10.3 suggests that students may receive more individualized attention and support from their teachers.

While the school's relatively low percentage of free/reduced lunch recipients (15.54%) compared to the state average indicates a relatively affluent student population, the school's strong performance is a testament to its commitment to providing quality education. With a per-student spending of $11,422 in 2018-2019, the school appears to be allocating resources effectively to support its students' academic and personal growth. Overall, Betty McElmon Elementary School stands out as a high-performing institution within the West Long Branch School District.

District Detail

 135 Locust Avenue
West Long Branch, NJ 07764

 (732) 222-5900

SchoolDigger Rank:
165th of 609 New Jersey districts

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Grades served: PK, KG-8
Students: 540

Primary Schools: 1
Middle Schools: 1
High Schools: 0
Alternative Schools: 0
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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the New Jersey Department of Education.

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