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E Raymond Appleby Elementary School
Elementary School · Spotswood Public School District · Spotswood, NJ
A Spotswood Public School District elementary school where students score 17 points below what's typical for similar communities.
23 VLIET STREET, Spotswood, NJ 08884
- Math 40% vs NJ 47% (2025)
- Reading 39% vs NJ 50% (2025)
- 9.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at E Raymond Appleby Elementary School score 39% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 56%).
2025 NJSLA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NJ average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 7 points since 2021, reaching 39% in 2025.
Show all 16 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 57% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 55% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 41 test records from NJ state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
22.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where E Raymond Appleby Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 53Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 46Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated886/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Spotswood), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$101,125
Median home value
$358,100
Median rent
$1,097/mo
College educated
34.3%
Homeownership
84.4%
Poverty rate
3.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 08884; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Immaculate Conception SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.6private | PK–8 | 0.3 mi | 170 | Compare → |
| Woodland SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.7 | 4–5 | 0.9 mi | 252 | Compare → |
| Frost Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 9.1 | PK–4 | 1.4 mi | 391 | Compare → |
| Raymond E. Voorhees Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.2 | K–5 | 1.5 mi | 395 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Spotswood Public School District
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #4 of 4
- District spending per student
- $22,009NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 5.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
E Raymond Appleby Elementary School is listed in Spotswood Public School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About E Raymond Appleby Elementary School
E Raymond Appleby Elementary School is a public elementary school in Spotswood, NJ, part of Spotswood Public School District, serving approximately 350 students in grades 2nd-5th with a 9.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.7 out of 10 and ranks #2,360 of 2,466 schools in NJ. State assessment records show 57% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 55% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about E Raymond Appleby Elementary School
What grades does E Raymond Appleby Elementary School serve?
E Raymond Appleby Elementary School serves students in grades 2nd through 5th.
How many students attend E Raymond Appleby Elementary School?
E Raymond Appleby Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 350 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at E Raymond Appleby Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at E Raymond Appleby Elementary School is 9.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does E Raymond Appleby Elementary School rank in NJ?
E Raymond Appleby Elementary School ranks #2,360 of 2,466 schools in NJ.
What is E Raymond Appleby Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
E Raymond Appleby Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.7 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at E Raymond Appleby Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, E Raymond Appleby Elementary School has 57% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 55% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is E Raymond Appleby Elementary School a charter school?
No, E Raymond Appleby Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is E Raymond Appleby Elementary School a Title I school?
No, E Raymond Appleby Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for E Raymond Appleby Elementary School?
22.3% of students at E Raymond Appleby Elementary School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 2nd – 5th
- Enrollment
- 350
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 9.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 37
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Middlesex County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 14.0%
- Phone
- (732) 723-2200
- Area population (ZIP 08884)
- 8,133
- Area average commute
- 30.7 min
- Area median age
- 45.5
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 NJSLA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 NJSLA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 NJSLA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 NJSLA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- State assessments · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 08884; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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