Very Good
#412 of 2,466 schools in NJ
Top 17% in state
H Ashton Marsh
Elementary School · Absecon Public Schools District · Absecon, NJ
An Absecon Public Schools District elementary school where students score 5 points above what's typical for similar communities.
800 IRELAN AVE, Absecon, NJ 08201
- Math 42% vs NJ 48% (2025)
- Reading 48% vs NJ 49% (2025)
- 9.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at H Ashton Marsh score 45% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 40%).
2025 NJSLA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NJ average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 23 points since 2021, reaching 45% in 2025.
Show all 16 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 47% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 46% (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 36 test records from NJ state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
50%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.
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Where H Ashton Marsh sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 22Car-Dependent
- Bike 44Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,365/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Absecon), 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
$72,120
Median home value
$237,100
Median rent
$1,818/mo
College educated
32.2%
Homeownership
63.9%
Poverty rate
10.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 08201; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Highland Academy IIPrivate · tuition | 5.3private | PK–8 | 0.9 mi | 45 | Compare → |
| Arthur Rann Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.1 | PK–6 | 1.4 mi | 652 | Compare → |
| Leeds Avenue Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.8 | PK–5 | 2.1 mi | 627 | Compare → |
| Assumption Regional Catholic SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.7private | K–8 | 2.6 mi | 344 | 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.
Absecon Public Schools District
- Schools in district
- 2
- Rank in district
- #1 of 2
- District spending per student
- $23,261NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 9.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
H Ashton Marsh is listed in Absecon Public Schools District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About H Ashton Marsh
H Ashton Marsh is a public elementary school in Absecon, NJ, part of Absecon Public Schools District, serving approximately 534 students in grades Pre-K-4th with a 9.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.9 out of 10 and ranks #412 of 2,466 schools in NJ. State assessment records show 47% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 46% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about H Ashton Marsh
What grades does H Ashton Marsh serve?
H Ashton Marsh serves students in grades Pre-K through 4th.
How many students attend H Ashton Marsh?
H Ashton Marsh has an enrollment of approximately 534 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at H Ashton Marsh?
The student-teacher ratio at H Ashton Marsh is 9.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does H Ashton Marsh rank in NJ?
H Ashton Marsh ranks #412 of 2,466 schools in NJ.
What is H Ashton Marsh's MySchoolScout rating?
H Ashton Marsh has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.9 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 H Ashton Marsh?
Based on loaded state assessment records, H Ashton Marsh has 47% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 46% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is H Ashton Marsh a charter school?
No, H Ashton Marsh is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is H Ashton Marsh a Title I school?
No, H Ashton Marsh is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for H Ashton Marsh?
50.0% of students at H Ashton Marsh 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
- Pre-K – 4th
- Enrollment
- 534
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 9.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 58
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Atlantic County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 14.8%
- Phone
- (609) 641-5375
- Area population (ZIP 08201)
- 10,067
- Area average commute
- 20.4 min
- Area median age
- 36.4
Official sources & links
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 08201; 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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