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#1879 of 2,466 schools in NJ
Mahala F. Atchison School
Elementary School · Tinton Falls School District · Tinton Falls, NJ
A Tinton Falls School District elementary school where students score 10 points below what's typical for similar communities.
961 SYCAMORE AVENUE, Tinton Falls, NJ 07724
- Math 52% proficient (2014)
- Reading 47% proficient (2014)
- 9.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Mahala F. Atchison School score 50% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 60%).
2014 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NJ average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 33 points since 2011, to 50% in 2014, across a 6-year record (2009–2014).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 80% (multi-year average, 2009-2014) · reading/ELA 69% (multi-year average, 2009-2014)
Based on 12 test records from NJ state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
15.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Mahala F. Atchison School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 10Car-Dependent
- Bike 27Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low0/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$99,170
Median home value
$487,300
Median rent
$1,640/mo
College educated
44.8%
Homeownership
69.6%
Poverty rate
8.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 07724; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ranney SchoolPrivate · tuition | 4.7private | PK–12 | 0.8 mi | 686 | Compare → |
| Goddard School for Early Childhood DevelopmentPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–K | 1.2 mi | 9 | Compare → |
| Creative Learning CenterPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–1 | 1.7 mi | 23 | Compare → |
| Shrewsbury Borough Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.7 | PK–8 | 1.8 mi | 453 | 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.
Tinton Falls School District
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #3 of 3
- District spending per student
- $27,328NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 6.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Mahala F. Atchison School is listed in Tinton Falls School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Mahala F. Atchison School
Mahala F. Atchison School is a public elementary school in Tinton Falls, NJ, part of Tinton Falls School District, serving approximately 479 students in grades Pre-K-2nd with a 9.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.3 out of 10 and ranks #1,879 of 2,466 schools in NJ.
State assessment records show 80% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2014) and 69% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2014).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Mahala F. Atchison School
What grades does Mahala F. Atchison School serve?
Mahala F. Atchison School serves students in grades Pre-K through 2nd.
How many students attend Mahala F. Atchison School?
Mahala F. Atchison School has an enrollment of approximately 479 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mahala F. Atchison School?
The student-teacher ratio at Mahala F. Atchison School 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 Mahala F. Atchison School rank in NJ?
Mahala F. Atchison School ranks #1,879 of 2,466 schools in NJ.
What is Mahala F. Atchison School's MySchoolScout rating?
Mahala F. Atchison School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.3 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 Mahala F. Atchison School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Mahala F. Atchison School has 80% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2014) and 69% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2014).
Is Mahala F. Atchison School a charter school?
No, Mahala F. Atchison School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Mahala F. Atchison School a Title I school?
No, Mahala F. Atchison School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Mahala F. Atchison School?
15.4% of students at Mahala F. Atchison 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
- Pre-K – 2nd
- Enrollment
- 479
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 9.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 52
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Monmouth County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 11.3%
- Phone
- (732) 542-2500
- Area population (ZIP 07724)
- 23,830
- Area average commute
- 28 min
- Area median age
- 45.6
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 · 2014 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2014 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2014 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2014 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · 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 07724; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2014; directory SY 2023–24
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